System consists of 1-in. thick natural rubber brake pads bonded to steel plate insert and attached by chains to frame bolted to vehicle chassis in front of rear wheels; when emergency handle is pulled, brake housings open, allowing pads to fall on roadway under wheels; design and operation of system, developed by Shand Safety Equipment, Australia, are summarized.
Emergency brake for heavy vehicles
Rubber Developments
Rubber Developments ; 18 , n 3
1965
2 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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