Fail-safe disc brake with spring actuated slack adjuster
US3986584A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 1975 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/1896
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a fluid pressure operated disc brake assembly that includes a tandem-arranged spring-applied fluid-pressure-related brake operating unit and an automatic slack adjuster mechanism which is actuated by a pair of springs to so compensate for wear of a disc brake rotor and/or brake shoes therefor that the brake shoes, while the brakes are released, are constantly lightly pressed against the brake rotor notwithstanding prior wear of the shoes and/or the rotor.
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