Brake pad retainer system, brake pad, and vehicle
US12234871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2065/1396
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake pad retainer system in a vehicle disc brake comprises a calliper bridge and a calliper housing supporting brake pads on either side of a rotary brake disc, wherein the system is arranged to hold one brake pad in position relative to the calliper bridge. The retainer system comprises a retainer bracket arranged parallel to the brake disc axis and extending across a back plate of the brake pad, and a retaining spring arranged along a radially outer portion of the back plate and extending between the retainer bracket and the back plate. The retainer bracket has an angled surface arranged in contact with a corresponding first angled surface on the retaining spring. The retaining spring has a second angled surface arranged in contact with a corresponding angled surface on the radially outer portion of the back plate. The disclosure also relates to a brake pad.
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