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Mechanical actuator for a disc brake

US4544045A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 21, 1985
Grant dateOct 1, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2125/68
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanical actuator for a disc brake assembly comprises a cam shaft and a pair of toggles. The cam shaft is designed with different interfaces for the pair of toggles to minimize travel for the cam shaft and maximize clamping forces during a parking brake application for the disc brake assembly.

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