Patent ID: 6298749
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
A jointed hand brake release handle for attachment to a hand brake release post of a hand brake mechanism, said jointed hand brake release handle comprising; a lever arm having an extension arm hingedly attached to an outer end thereof, said lever arm having an inner end opposite said outer end attachable to such hand brake release post, said extension arm adapted to be pivoted at the hinged attachment such that said extension arm can be pivoted into contact with said lever arm, and such that continued pivotal movement of said extension arm in a first direction will cause rotational movement of both said lever arm and said extension arm a sufficient amount capable of rotating such hand brake release post to effect a hand brake release, said extension arm capable of automatically pivoting about said hinged attachment in a second direction upon release thereof causing said extension arm to hang downwardly in an out-of-the-way position.