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Force transmission device

US9568060B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2015
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H25/20
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A force transmission device for a disc brake operable to move a friction element of the brake into engagement with a rotary brake disc along a first axis in response to a loading from an actuating member, the device comprising: a guide member having a generally cylindrical guide form; a piston comprising a complementary generally cylindrical outer sliding surface slideable within the guide member, wherein; an anti-rotation formation is provided between the guide member and the piston, the formation comprising a recess extending generally parallel to the first axis and a complementary projection.

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