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Thermally compensating cast-in-place torsion joint with improved axial stiffness

US9316276B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2013
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2065/1388
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A number of variations may include a brake disc may include a hub portion and a cheek portion. The hub portion may include a receiving flange for mechanically engaging the cheek portion. The cheek portion may include an upper cheek and a lower cheek connected and separated by a web, and an inner flange extending radially inward from the upper cheek to mechanically engage and communicate with the receiving flange of the hub portion such that the hub portion and the cheek portion form a single brake disc. The inner flange may include a at least one spline tooth circumferentially arranged around the inner flange and constructed and arranged to facilitate the mechanical engagement of the receiving flange and the inner flange.

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