Disc brake cooling structure
US4013146A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 1975 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D65/121
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake disc for railway vehicle disc brakes that can be operated in both directions of rotation has a friction ring traversed by radial cooling ducts formed by a plurality of ribs. A radial impeller is mounted in the space radially inwardly of the friction ring and the impeller has an axial intake and a radial outlet directed toward the cooling air ducts. A plurality of radially oriented blades are provided on the impeller between the intake and outlet.
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