Lightweight brake drum with centerline squealer band
US7617914B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2065/1332
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake drum that converts kinetic and potential energy into frictional heat without developing destructively high temperatures and provides such performance at a reduced weight with an increase in cooling effectiveness through the use of a squealer band positioned on the centerline of the drum braking surface along with axial cooling fins radiating therefrom and windows on the wraparound portion abutting mounting face.
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