Mechanically adjustable wear indicator
US6076639A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D66/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a wear indicator (11) for a vehicle brake, for example. The indicator has an adjustable measuring rod (12) which can be inserted into a cavity (14) in a brake housing (2), so that one end abuts against the brake piston (4) and the other end protrudes from the brake housing. When the brake is engaged, the length of the measuring rod (12) can be calibrated by means of a calibrating cap (27, 30) to a predetermined starting value corresponding to new friction linings.
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