US3990322A
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Hand brake arrangement for motor vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1975-06-27
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Granted: 1976-11-09
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Expires: 1995-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A hand brake arrangement for motor vehicles with a storage tray arranged between the front seats thereof, preferably on a center tunnel, in which the hand brake lever is so intergrated into the storage tray that it simultaneously serves as a part of the side wall thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudiger Hoffmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T7/00; B60T7/02; B60T7/08; B60T7/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20582; Y10T74/20612; Y10T74/20732
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A hand brake arrangement for motor vehicles with a storage tray means arranged between the front seats thereof, characterized in that the hand brake arrangement includes a hand brake lever which is so integrated into the storage tray means that it serves simultaneously as a side wall portion thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
A hand brake arrangement for motor vehicles with a storage tray means arranged between the front seats thereof, characterized in that the hand brake arrangement includes a hand brake lever which is so integrated into the storage tray means that it serves simultaneously as a side wall portion thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A hand brake arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage tray means is arranged on a center tunnel of the motor vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A hand brake arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the cross-sectional shape of the hand brake lever is matched substantially to the cross-sectional shape of the side walls of the storage tray means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A hand brake arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that the hand-brake lever is surrounded with foamed material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A hand brake arrangement according to claim 4, characterized in that a recess means is provided in an adjoining covering part of the motor vehicle for enabling a satisfactory gripping of the handle portion within the area of the handle portion of the hand brake lever.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A hand brake arrangement according to claim 5, characterized in that the storage tray means is arranged on a center tunnel of the motor vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A hand brake arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the hand-brake lever is surrounded with foamed material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
A hand brake arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that a recess means is provided in an adjoining covering part of the motor vehicle for enabling a satisfactory gripping of the handle portion within the area of the handle portion of the hand brake lever.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A hand brake arrangement according to claim 8, characterized in that the hand-brake lever is surrounded with foamed material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
A hand brake arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the normal height of a side wall of the tray means is greater than the dimension of the handle portion in the direction of such side wall.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
62 words
An arrangement for vehicles having a storage tray for accommodating a number of individual articles, the storage tray including at least a pair of side walls defining the width thereof, the arrangement comprising a hand brake arrangement arranged at the storage tray, said hand brake arrangement including a hand brake lever which simultaneously serves as a side wall of the storage tray.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
62 words
An arrangement for vehicles having a storage tray for accommodating a number of individual articles, the storage tray including at least a pair of side walls defining the width thereof, the arrangement comprising a hand brake arrangement arranged at the storage tray, said hand brake arrangement including a hand brake lever which simultaneously serves as a side wall of the storage tray.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
An arrangement according to claim 11, wherein the vehicle includes a center tunnel extending longitudinally thereof, and wherein said storage tray is arranged at a position on said center tunnel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
An arrangement according to claim 11, characterized in that the side walls of the storage tray have a predetermined cross-sectional configuration, and wherein the cross-sectional shape of the hand brake lever is substantially matched to the cross-sectional shape of the side wall at which said hand brake lever is arranged.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
An arrangement according to claim 11, characterized in that the hand brake lever is surrounded with a foamed material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
43 words
An arrangement according to claim 11, characterized in that a recess means is provided in an adjoining cover part of the vehicle within the area of the handle portion of the hand brake lever for enabling a satisfactory gripping of the handle portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1979-11-09 | 1980-05-10 | 1980-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-09 | 1984-05-10 | 1984-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-09 | 1988-05-10 | 1988-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |