The main goal of the presented diploma thesis is the design and solution of the design of the parking brake mechanism. The theoretical part is devoted to a more detailed description and analysis of the current parking brake mechanisms, specifically the ratchet parking brake mechanism located in the automatic vehicle transmission. The starting point for the practical design part of the thesis is the preparation of conceptual designs together with determination of the most suitable and optimal concept of the mechanism. The next step is the detailed development of the chosen concept, which is accompanied by a series of calculations of individual components while complying with the given requirements. Subsequently, the functionality of the mech...