Slide pin bushing protection shield for use in a disc brake assembly
US6725981B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2055/0037
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a disc brake assembly having a slide pin bushing protection shield attached thereto using the existing slide pin. The disc brake assembly includes an anchor plate secured to a stationary component of the vehicle and a caliper secured to the anchor plate for sliding movement therewith by a pair of slide pin bushing assemblies. Each of the slide pin bushing assemblies includes a slide pin, a sleeve, and a flexible bushing. The slide pin bushing protection shield includes at least a first side, a second side, a third side and a pair of mounting tabs. Once the slide pin bushing protection shield it is attached to the brake assembly, the shield effectively surrounds a substantial portion of the exposed portions of the flexible bushing to protect the same from possible damage due to rocks, dirt, and other road debris.
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