Patent · US Expired

Sliding caliper disc brake

US4200173A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 1, 1978
Grant dateApr 29, 1980
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Expiry dateAug 1, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2127/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pin type floating caliper disc brake for an automotive vehicle is disclosed in which the brake shoe assemblies transfer the braking torque directly to the anchor plate support. The caliper containing the hydraulic actuation piston is slidably supported upon pins extended inboard of the anchor plate support and carries no braking torque. The caliper assembly in combination with the anchor plate support are configured to permit brake shoe assemblies of varying areas and thickness and to accommodate solid or vented rotor designs without modification to the caliper or anchor plate support. The rotor may readily be removed without removal of the anchor plate support.

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