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Brake master cylinder and booster assembly for automotive vehicle

US4969331A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1988
Grant dateNov 13, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T13/565
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake master cylinder and booster assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a brake pedal, a booster unit actuated by the brake pedal and having a power-boosted pushrod extending therefrom, a master cylinder unit located adjacent to the booster and having an actuator rod extending therefrom in a direction generally parallel to, but offset from, the booster pushrod, and a linkage operatively connecting the pushrod and the actuator rod so that movement of the brake pedal will be accompanied by power assisted movement of the master cylinder actuator rod.

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