Parking Brake Lever Design

Owned by Carmelli Dao, created
Apr 21, 2023
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Objective

Design a parking brake lever that fits within maximum dimensions allotted and satisfies WSC Regulations

Status

in progress

 

  • 10.6.C Locking 

    • 10.6.C.1 It must be able to be locked into the “ON” position, such that the driver does not have to continue to hold it to maintain position. 

    • 10.6.C.2 The driver shall be able to set and lock the parking brake while seated in the normal driving position and seat belted in. 

    • 10.6.C.3 The driver shall be able to set and lock the parking brake in a single action or motion. 

 

 Scope

Must have:

  • 35cm maximum of length

  • 5-8cm of width

  • Mechanical Advantage of 0.25 (between r1 and r2)

  • Enough room in lever body to fit pawl, push rod and ratchet

Must have:

  • 35cm maximum of length

  • 5-8cm of width

  • Mechanical Advantage of 0.25 (between r1 and r2)

  • Enough room in lever body to fit pawl, push rod and ratchet

Nice to have:

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Not in scope:

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Required parts:

  • Button

  • Spring

  • Pawl

  • Push Rod

  • Lever Body

  • Ratchet

  • Mounting Piece

 Reference materials

 


CAD FILES FOR HANDBRAKE LEVER: Finalized Parts (Handbrake Lever)