Conical brake assembly
US6619441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2125/64
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake assembly utilizes a conical brake drum and matching conical brake lining assembly to provide a more efficient braking system. An adjuster mechanism with a pair of conical adjuster members is controlled by an electric motor and worm gear drive. As the lining wears, the adjuster mechanism pulls the conical adjuster members towards one another to force the brake linings outwardly to maintain a predetermined distance between the drum and the brake lining assembly.
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