Integral braking surface wear indicator
US9022181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D66/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake drum configured for providing an visual indication of braking surface diameter safe operating limits while the brake drum is mounted on a vehicle that includes one or more axially-oriented indentations defined in the braking surface, each of which is defined to a depth that is less than or corresponds to the maximum safe operating diameter of the braking surface.
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