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Disc brake

US12078216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Braking Systems (UK) Limited · GB

Inventors

Paul Thomas · Houston, US
Anthony Williams · Canton, US
Matthew McGinn · Troy, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 6, 2020
Grant date	Sep 3, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 24, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2121/02
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A disc brake, an axle assembly having a disc brake, and a method of assembly. The disc brake may include a first friction element and a second friction element. The first and second friction elements may have an effective contact area with a brake rotor of at least 10,000 mm2.

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