Roy D Korff from 234 Harmony Ln, Elk Grove Vlg, IL 60007, Phone: 8474378389

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Brake Actuating Apparatus
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US Patent:

50905228, Feb 25, 1992
Filed:

Aug 24, 1990
Appl. No.:

7/572845
Inventors:

Roy D. Korff - Elk Grove Village IL
Assignee:

Duchossois Industries, Inc. - Elmhurst IL
International Classification:

F16D 5116
B60T 1304
US Classification:

188166
Abstract:

An arrangement for automatically engaging and disengaging a brake on rotating apparatus comprising a rotatable brake drum and a pair of brake shoes pivotally mounted for engagement with the drum. Free ends of the brake shoes are urged together by spring forces bringing the brake shoes into braking engagement with the drum. A brake release mechanisms includes a pivoted release member with a cone-shaped stud slidably connected thereto. The brake shoes are disengaged by rotating the release member which forces the stud between the brake shoe free ends and separates the brake shoes from the drum. The conical stud and its slidable connection to the pivoted release member simplifies assembly and maintenance of the arrangement.