Method of retaining a minimum running clearance between a rotor and friction pads
US6250431A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T1/065
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method to retain a minimum running clearance between the friction pads associated with a caliper of a brake and a rotor attached to a wheel of a vehicle. A bearing member associated with the wheel includes a plurality of rollers which axially move about a reference point to allow the rotor to correspondingly move and retract the friction pads of the caliper when the vehicle is subjected to centrifugal forces. This retraction of the friction pads by movement of the rotor creates a minimum running clearance between the rotor and friction pads on termination of the radial forces. A desired running clearance is reestablished during a brake application.
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