Release holding mechanism for ASR hand brake

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7487695
APP PUB NO 20050279184A1
SERIAL NO

10873967

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A hand brake having mechanism for retaining the hand brake in a substantially released and hold position to prevent unwanted application of the railway car brakes due to vibration or other energy sources during railway car motion. Such mechanism includes at least one spring mounted to the hand brake housing substantially engaging a release lever disposed within a quick release mechanism so as to prevent reverse rotation of the release lever causing an unintended take-up of the chain.

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WABTEC HOLDING CORP1001 AIR BRAKE AVENUE WILMERDING PA 15148

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Natschke, Scott Chicago, US 25 187
Sommerfeld, Howard Oak Forest, US 38 177

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