| 摘要 |
A hand-operated brake actuator defining an integral portion of a console for an automobile seating arrangement. The actuator includes a primary lever arm (32) which defines a portion of the frame of the console and carries a compartment access cover. The primary lever arm is mounted for independent pivotable movement with respect to a secondary lever arm. The primary lever arm pivots the secondary lever arm which is retained in an engaged position to hold a brake cable in tension by a pull-to-release pawl mechanism. In the engaged position of the actuator, the primary lever arm is independently returnable to the stored position. A stationary ratchet sector member and a pawl are mounted on the secondary lever. The pawl ratchets over the ratchet sector and holds the secondary lever in the engaged position. A brake cable is attached to the secondary lever and is thereby held in tension. The pawl is releasable from the sector upon reapplication of a force on the secondary lever applied toward the engaged position. The disengagement force is effected by pivoting the primary lever back toward the engaged position from the stored position so as to recontact and move the secondary lever. A pawl, which is spring-loaded, pivots out of engagement from the sector and thereby releases the secondary lever and brake cable.
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