Brake drum having cooling vents
US9322443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2065/1328
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake drum for a vehicle includes a cylindrical main body having a braking surface. A backing plate is adapted to mount the brake drum on the vehicle. A wraparound connects the backing plate to the cylindrical main body and includes an inner annular section positioned adjacent to me hacking plate and an outer annular section positioned adjacent to the cylindrical main body. A vent is formed in the outer annular section. The vent includes an inner edge, an outer edge and a pair of opposing side edge joining the inner and outer edges. The inner edge of the vent features a curved shape.
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