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Buffering device for brake mechanism for adjusting pressure on wheels

US8235182B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 10, 2008
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 3, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62L1/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake mechanism for brake system includes a pad connector and a pad support to which the brake pad is connected, two link units are pivotably connected between the pad connector and the pad support. A buffering device is connected to two respective first ends of the pad connector and the pad support. When the brake pad touches the spinning wheel, the brake pad together with the pad support are movable relative to the pad connector such that the wheel is not sudden stopped completely and the pressure that the brake pad applies to the wheel can also be adjusted.

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