Patent · US Expired

Floating-caliper spot-type disc brake with a light-metal brake housing

US5472068A · kind A · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

ITT Automotive Europe GmbH · DE

Inventors

Rolf Weiler · Eppstein, DE
Helmut Ruckert · Reinheim, DE
Götz Mehner · Nierstein, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 4, 1993
Grant date	Dec 5, 1995
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 4, 2013

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2200/0026
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cast-aluminum floating caliper of a floating-caliper spot-type disc brake is reinforced by means of reinforcing elements of a high-tensile material. In accordance with one embodiment of this invention the floating caliper is provided with recesses in an area adjacent the brake disc and the brake shoes. Bolts extend through the recesses in the direct vicinity of the radially outside brake disc edge. Commercially available steel bolts preferably are used. These measures optimize the floating caliper weight, stiffness and manufacturing cost.

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