Floating disc brake, method of assembling same, and assemblies consisting of pad clips and return springs
US8869950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2065/1396
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a structure such that when pad clips are to be mounted, it is possible to handle return springs and the pad clips as integral articles, thereby facilitating mounting work. Constraining sections are provided at both axial ends of each of the pad clips. Furthermore, the return springs are composed of inner spring elements and outer spring elements. These two types of spring elements are helical torsion springs provided with helical sections. Abutting sections are provided on the spring elements, respectively. The abutting sections are pressed against the inner surfaces of the constraining sections by elastic restoring forces. Moreover, the central axes of the coil sections are substantially oriented in the rotational direction of the rotor.
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