Patent · US Expired

Brake actuating apparatus including piston and adjust/reset means

US3958670A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 1975
Grant dateMay 25, 1976
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Expiry dateJun 30, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2065/785
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multiple disc brake having a brake actuating annular pressure plate energized by a plurality of circumferentially arranged fluid pressure responsive pistons housing brake adjusting/reset members including a deformable fixed tube and associated movable ball for deforming the same wherein the deformable tube is engageable with spaced apart fixed stops and spring actuated from one stop to a second stop upon release of the brake to establish a predetermined brake running clearance.

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