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Friction material for a dry friction device, a method of making such a dry friction material, and a dry friction device equipped with such a material

US6619418B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 1996
Grant dateSep 16, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/2344
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dry friction device, in particular a clutch friction wheel or a brake disc for a motor vehicle, includes at least one friction liner made of a dry friction material containing reinforcing fibers.Such a friction material comprises a mat of fibers impregnated with a thermosetting resin, the fibers having a length of at least 40 mm. Glass fibers are preferably incorporated into the mat.

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