Patent · US Expired

Self-energizing disc brakes

US4676345A · kind A · utility

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3Claims

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Assignee

Lucas Ind. Public Limited Co. · GB

Inventors

Klaus Hillen · Neuwied, DE
Anthony G. Price · Birmingham, GB
Roy Campbell · Worcester, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 12, 1986
Grant date	Jun 30, 1987
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 12, 2006

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2125/36
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a self-energizing disc brake of the spreading type the angular position of a pressure plate in a retracted "brakes-off" position is determined by an adjuster member comprising a cam which cooperates with the plate and of which the relative position is adjustable. The cam is carried by a cam shaft which is radially or axially arranged, and is accessible from the exterior of the housing of the brake. The cam may be incorporated into and comprise the stop abutment for arresting angular movement of one of the plates when the brake is applied.

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