Patent · US Expired

Fabricated disc brake rotor assembly

US4263992A · kind A · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 1978
Grant dateApr 28, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 29, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2250/0076
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake disc rotor is formed from two disc shaped members with each disc having a flat surface and integrally formed fins extending from an opposing surface thereof. The ends of the fins are welded together to form the rotor. The fins of one member are welded to a convoluted outer rim section of a hat which is secured to a wheel bearing assembly.

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