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Brake power multiplying device for automobile brake system

US4472997A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 1, 1982
Grant dateSep 25, 1984
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T13/57
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Brake power multiplying devices for automobile brake systems include a housing having a pressure responsive flexible diaphragm for dividing the inside chamber of the housing into a suction pressure chamber and a counter-pressure chamber. A piston made of a plastic material is attached to the diaphragm and houses an air valve and a control valve which are adapted to be actuated by a push rod operated by a driver of the automobile through a brake pedal or like operating member. A key member made of a metallic material is provided for holding the air valve on the piston. The key member includes a pair of outer holding arms having tip ends attached with rubber members so that it does not damage the plastic piston.

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