Brake mechanism and caliper for a disc brake
US6659235B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2250/0084
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention concerns a brake caliper and a brake mechanism for a disc brake received in the caliper. The brake mechanism comprises a brake lever, a cross bar, one or more thrust plates and a cover. The caliper is of an open design having an opening in the wall furthest from the brake disc. A bearing bracket is mounted from the inside of the caliper in the opening.
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