Disk brake mounting bracket and high gain torque sensor
US6511135B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2066/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mounting bracket apparatus for a disc brake of a vehicle is provided for measuring torque in a disc brake mounting bracket. The invention includes a bracket capable of being secured to a non-rotatable part of a vehicle. The bracket includes first and second caliper bracket abutments and a cross member extending in the direction of the rotational axis of the disc. The cross member joins the first and second caliper bracket abutments at respective first and second corner-shaped portions. A force sensor is located adjacent the first corner-shaped portion of the bracket adapted to sense strain in the first corner-shaped portion.
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