Disc brake actuator
US6435319B1 · kind B1 · utility
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19Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2125/32
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuator (13) device for a disc brake (4) is provided comprising a rotary actuator (13) operable, via a force transmission device (17, 18), to move a friction element (2) of the brake, in use, into engagement with a rotary brake disc (4), and a thrust member (17A, 18A) arranged to transmit force from the actuator (13) to the force transmission device (17, 18), the actuator (13) being arranged to engage the thrust member (17A, 18A) in a manner such as to prevent rotation of the latter.
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