Patent ID: 6325465
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: B60T,Y10T

Abstract:
A quick release mechanism for a railcar hand brake, said quick release mechanism comprising:a. a release shaft of a predetermined size and shape having a first end and a second end, said first end including a cavity of a predetermined size and shape;b. a release lever having a hub journaled on said first end of said release shaft;c. a stop of a predetermined size and shape disposed on the circumference of said hub of said release lever and engageable with said cavity of said release shaft to rotate said release shaft and cause free release of the brake;d. a projection of a predetermined size and shape disposed on said second end of said release shaft;e. an attachment of a predetermined size and shape adapted to be mounted to an inside wall of a housing of such hand brake; andf. a tension member having a first end and a second end, said first end of said tension member secured to said projection, and said second end of said tension member secured to said attachment whereby said tension member will return said release shaft to the brake application position.