Brake disk and brake with integral thermal fuse
US12000444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2200/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake disk defines an annular shape having a radially inner side and a radially outer side. The brake disk includes: a radially outer braking surface, the braking surface having a maximum operating temperature; a fusible material section radially inward from and connected to the braking surface. The fusible material has a maximum operating temperature, the fusible material section suitable for transmitting torque between the braking surface and a shaft. The maximum operating temperature of the braking surface is higher than the maximum operating temperature of the fusible material section. When the temperature of the fusible material section raises above the maximum operating temperature of the fusible material section, the fusible material section is configured to no longer transmit torque between the braking surface and the shaft.
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