Release hold mechanism with gravity weighted indicator flag

Details Release hold mechanism with gravity weighted indicator flag Release hold mechanism with gravity weighted indicator flag

B - Operations, Transporting

61

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B61H 13/04 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2448667

The present invention discloses a hand brake mechanism having a gravity based release hold mechanism with a visual indicator to prevent unwanted application of the railcar brakes and indicate such release hold condition. The release hold mechanism comprises a gravity based member pivotally linked to a release shaft preventing reverse rotation of the release shaft causing an unintended take-up of the chain. A detent retaining device disposed within the railcar hand brake housing further provides improve reliability of the operation. The gravity based member incorporates an indicator portion having a reflective coating to indicate such release hold position of the railcar hand brake.

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