The Hand Brake Valve

Sep 20,2022

The hand brake valve is a component of a vehicle's braking system. There are many different parts to it, including the shift handle, pivot lever, and valve housing. In addition to the lever, the hand brake valve is connected to the instrument panel by a fastening flange. The following sections will describe the components and their functions. Also learn about the spring force. Here are some important things to remember about this component:
Functions

A hand brake valve is a type of safety device used on automobiles to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards. The hand brake valve has two main functions. The first is to release the car brake. The second function is to release the hand brake. The hand brake valve is mounted on the lever housing. The lever housing and the rocker housing are connected by a lever, or locking connection. These two components are connected by a locking element and a control element.

A hand brake valve consists of substantially four sub-assemblies. These sub-assemblies are the lever and the shift handle. The lever is secured on the vehicle instrument panel by a fastening flange. The valve housing and the lever are shown only by way of indication. The actuating lever controls the release of compressed air. Modern driver's brake valves control the dynamic reduction of brake pipe pressure to prevent the vehicle from rolling back.
Construction

A hand brake valve is a mechanical device that allows a user to progressively apply the brake when the vehicle is slowing down. The hand brake valve has two main parts: a lever housing and an actuating member. The lever housing is connected to the valve by a lever housing-to-lever connection by means of threaded bolts. The lever housing is typically a single-piece plastics component but may be made of several different parts. In FIG. 4, the lever housing is shown in perspective.

The hand brake valve is a pneumatically-braked device that is installed on motor vehicles. It is also used for towing vehicles in agriculture and utility applications. The hand brake valve is actuated by a control element in the form of a cam disk. It also ensures that the parking brake cylinders are ventilated, resulting in a brake application. This mechanism can be found on many automobiles.
arrangement conventional hand brake valve consists of a rocking lever connected to a control element that slides out of the locking groove. When the vehicle is released, the driver must manually lift the handle of the rocking lever. This can be a difficult task if the vehicle is not equipped with a hand brake. The arrangement of hand brake valves is becoming increasingly complicated and compact. Nonetheless, the basic principles remain the same.

The hand brake valve is an important safety feature in automobiles. It engages the parking brake when the car is in a parked position and releases it when it is in motion. Its pneumatic components are found in a valve housing. The mechanism is controlled by a control element in the form of a cam disk. This lever is connected to shaft 8 of the pivot lever 2.
Spring force, The hand brake valve of a motorcycle or other vehicle includes a lever housing. A hand brake valve contains a spring-loaded lever which is connected to the lever housing through a lever housing locking connection. The spring-loaded lever releases compressed air into the hand brake chamber and act on a diaphragm. The spring-loaded hand brake valve has a lever housing and a curved sliding path. The hand brake valve also includes a locking groove 16 whose walls and base are spaced apart from each other. The lower face 20 of the locking element 12 is also separated from the walls of the lever housing.

As shown in FIG. 3, the hand brake valve comprises pneumatic components. A control element in the form of a cam disk is connected to the rocking lever to actuate the valve mechanism. The lever is then moved in a controlled manner so that the parking brake cylinders are ventilated and the hand brake is applied. This process ensures that the vehicle will not move while parked. Hence, it is important to maintain the parking brake valve when moving.
Application gauge

An optional hand brake valve features an application gauge to show the amount of air pressure released by the treadle valve. The application gauge, shown in Figure 2-3, tells the driver how much air pressure is actually applied by the brakes. Depending on the application gauge, a small amount of pedal pressure can apply approximately 5 psi of pressure, while pushing the pedal all the way down can apply all of the available pressure.

Tractor drivers aren't provided with visual or kinesthetic feedback regarding the amount of brake application through the foot valve. Because of this, drivers must be aware of the capabilities of their equipment, and pay attention to the dashboard indicators and other visual and kinesthetic feedback. 

HAND BRAKE VALVE

The strategic goal of the factory: continue to research, develop and product the new air brake system components, expand the market, and gradually develop into an expert enterprise in the manufacturing of air control system components.

 GZ No. Ref.No. Specification
G13022 9617222120 LHD(Left-hand drive)
G13023 9617222320 RHD(Right -hand drive)
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