Brake drum cover system
US6340079B1 · kind B1 · utility
2Cited by
4References
1Claims
0Family size
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2051/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heavy duty brake drum cover system including two semicircular plates which mount over and about the axle housing and the S-cam which cover the brake drums. The brake drum cover system prevents dirt, gravel and other debris from entering the brake drum and causing excessive wear to the brake drums and shoes. Also provided are brake shoe inspection holes which allow the user to inspect the brake shoes without removing the brake drum cover system. The brake drum cover system are intended for hopper bottom style trailers, but could be modified to suit any other brake system.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.