Piston dust boot seal for disc brake assembly
US7708121B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D55/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disc brake system comprising a brake piston with an annular groove defined in an outer side wall of said piston disposed to slide within a cylinder. A dust boot seal made of a flexible material having a first end and a second end, the first end engaging an outboard end of the cylinder, the second end engaging the annular groove. A plurality of flexible convolutions provided in the dust boot seal between the first and second ends, and the second end defining one or more slots.
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