Vented rotor
US7934586B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2065/788
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disc brake rotor having a central hat portion for coupling a rotor to a vehicle wheel for rotation about a central axis, an inboard brakeplate for receiving a first friction surface and an outboard brakeplate for receiving a second friction surface. A plurality of L-shaped rib members extends from the hat for coupling the inboard brakeplate to the hat and a second plurality of L-shaped members radially extend from the hat for coupling the outboard brakeplate to the hat. First plurality of ribs is longer than the second plurality of ribs. The second set L-shaped members is located intermediate of the edges of the inboard and outboard pluralities to enhance the heat transfer of the braking operation.
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