Rotor for a disc brake assembly
US4651851A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 1981 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D65/128
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotor for a disc brake assembly is provided with a first portion (52) adapted for attachment to a wheel assembly (28), a second portion (54) engageable with at least a pair of friction elements and a connecting portion (56) extending between the first and second portions. The second portion (54) defines an inboard surface (60) and an outboard surface (64) facing the first portion (52). The connecting portion (56) cooperates with the second portion (54) to define a heat sink (78) at the radially inner edge of the inboard surface (60) to substantially offset tilting of the second portion toward the first portion in response to temperature expansion of the rotor second portion (54).
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.