US3986576A
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Differential coupled parking brake and steering pump assembly
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1974-12-18
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Granted: 1976-10-19
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Expires: 1994-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A parking brake assembly for applying braking force to a vehicular differential by means of an adjunctive pinion. The parking brake is pressure released and spring engaged to selectively lock the differential. An auxiliary steering pump is also associated with the differential by means of the adjunctive pinion such that the steering pump is driven by the adjunctive pinion. The parking brake assembly includes a plurality of friction discs and plates which are forcibly brought into and out of engagement for selectively applying or releasing the brake.
Inventors
- 👤 Curtis F. Cummins
- 👤 Kenneth W. Kelly
- 👤 Harold N. Lantz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:04
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D65/00; F16D65/38; B; B60; B60T; B60T1/00; B60T1/02; B60T1/06; B60T1/062; B60T13/00; B60T13/10; B60T13/12; B60T13/22; B62; B62D; B62D5/00; B62D5/06; B62D5/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
In a vehicle having differential means for transmitting engine torque to ground engaging wheels and having fluid actuated primary steering means; auxiliary steering fluid supply means for supplying fluid under pressure to said steering means in response to rotation of said ground engaging wheels, said steering fluid supply means including adjunctive pinion means for directly engaging an operative component of said differential means and for causing said differential means to drive said auxiliary steering fluid supply means upon rotation of said ground engaging wheels, parking brake assembly means having means for directly acting upon said adjunctive pinion means to selectively permit or restrain rotation of said adjunctive pinion means to respectively permit or prevent said differential means component from rotating and allowing rotation of said ground engaging wheels, said parking brake assembly means including a first plurality of friction plates connected to a portion of said adjunctive pinion means, and a second plurality of friction discs selectively engageable with said first plurality of friction plates for permitting or restraining movement thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
In a vehicle having differential means for transmitting engine torque to ground engaging wheels and having fluid actuated primary steering means; auxiliary steering fluid supply means for supplying fluid under pressure to said steering means in response to rotation of said ground engaging wheels, said steering fluid supply means including adjunctive pinion means for directly engaging an operative component of said differential means and for causing said differential means to drive said auxiliary steering fluid supply means upon rotation of said ground engaging wheels, parking brake assembly means having means for directly acting upon said adjunctive pinion means to selectively permit or restrain rotation of said adjunctive pinion means to respectively permit or prevent said differential means component from rotating and allowing rotation of said ground engaging wheels, said parking brake assembly means including a first plurality of friction plates connected to a portion of said adjunctive pinion means, and a second plurality of friction discs selectively engageable with said first plurality of friction plates for permitting or restraining movement thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said auxiliary steering fluid supply means include a rotary fluid pump having a drive shaft, said drive shaft having a portion directly engaging and rotatable with a portion of said adjunctive pinion means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said drive shaft portion has spline means thereon for engaging corresponding spline means on said adjunctive pinion means portion and wherein said drive shaft portion of said fluid pump is releasably held in operative engagement with said adjunctive pinion means portion by bolt means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said differential means include a casing fixed to said vehicle for containing differential means components, said parking brake assembly means and said auxiliary steering fluid supply means including said adjunctive pinion means being readily removable attached to said casing by means of threaded fastening means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-19 | 1980-04-19 | 1980-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-19 | 1984-04-19 | 1984-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-19 | 1988-04-19 | 1988-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |