Pneumatic actuation for disc brake assemblies
US3999634A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 1975 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2127/04
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heavy-duty disc brake assembly and pneumatic actuating assembly therefor. The pneumatic actuating assembly may include a pair of annular pistons operatively connected for simultaneous movement thereof, apparatus being provided for supplying air under pressure to the working faces thereof, or a single piston spring biased to braking position with apparatus for supplying air under pressure to either face thereof. The disc brake assembly includes a plurality of relatively movable rotor and stator discs, and preferably a closed cooling system with circulatory loop is provided.
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