Brake booster stiffening plate
US7775331B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62L1/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aerodynamic brake booster stiffening plate is provided which attaches to pivot posts of a center pull brake system. The aerodynamic brake booster stiffening plate mitigates outward bending of the posts upon actuation of the brake to allow for faster brake response times. Additionally, a front surface of the aerodynamic stiffening plate may be aerodynamically shaped and blended with the fork or frame of the bicycle to encourage a laminar flow of air past the brake.
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