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Anti-squeal shim used in a disc-brake

US4225021A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 1979
Grant dateSep 30, 1980
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D65/0006
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An anti-squeal shim used in a disc-brake, wherein a disc is urged by a friction pad assembly (or assemblies), as an insertion placed between the pad assembly and an urging means for pressing the pad assembly onto the disc, which shim is made solely of metal, in particular aluminum or aluminum-based alloy, or brass, with the object of enhancing the durability as well as the squeal preventing ability.

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