Development of new automatic brake called "Handmatic" designed to supplement function of any automobile conventional hand brake; it automatically engages hand brake at moment car has been brought to full stop, automatically disengaging when accelerator pedal is touched; when car is in motion, "Handmatic" serves as automatic emergency brake in event of sudden failure in main hydraulic brake system, automatically disengaging when brake pedal is released; for parked car, it acts as brake-lock and theft-prevention device.
"Handmatic", automatic emergency brake for automobiles
Sumitomo Elec Tech Rev
1966
9 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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