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Self-energizing disc brakes

US4796730A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 1987
Grant dateJan 10, 1989
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2007

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, an intermediate metal plate located between the friction linings on an adjacent pair of rotatable friction discs includes portions which project radially with respect to the linings, and the portions include slots which define fins to facilitate cooling.

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