Patent · US Expired

Friction ring for a brake disc

US6557672B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 2000
Grant dateMay 6, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/0591
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention is a brake disk. The brake disk has at least one friction ring which can be engaged by a brake shoe on at least one side. The friction ring is divided into at least two ring segments having mutually facing end areas configured to be coupled with one another adjacent a junction and separation area. A separation gap is formed between the mutually facing end areas, which mesh with one another. At least one connection device is positioned in the junction and separation area for coupling the ring segments together.

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