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Brake mechanism and caliper for a disc brake

US6659235B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 25, 2001
Grant dateDec 9, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 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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