Friction lining and brake pad for a braking system
US10962072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2069/004
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A friction lining for a brake pad of a braking system includes a solid body of friction material having plurality of slots intersecting at a vortex zone formed as a circular recess in the friction lining. The slots open into the vortex zone at offset locations to promote circulation of air within the vortex zone. The slots extend along a horizontal arc that follows the curvature of a rotor of the braking system when in use. Vertical slots may be included that also open into the vortex zone at offset locations.
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