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Heat shield for a brake

US4527672A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1982
Grant dateJul 9, 1985
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S277/93
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heat shield (50) is positioned on a piston (14) in spaced relation to a friction element (16) to prevent heat transfer directly by conduction. The heat shield (50) opposes a boot seal (24) to keep the latter also spaced from the friction element (16).

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