Guide pin for disc brake assembly and disc brake assembly including such a guide pin
US9587686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D55/2265
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disc brake assembly comprises: an anchor bracket having at least one bore formed therein, the bore defining a first axis; a brake caliper slidably secured to the anchor bracket; a pair of brake pads carried by the disc brake assembly; and at least one guide pin adapted to be disposed in the bore of the anchor bracket, the at least one guide pin defining a second axis; wherein when the at least one guide pin is disposed in the at least one bore of the anchor bracket, the second axis of the at least one guide pin is configured to be offset relative to the first axis of the at least one bore such that there is provided at least one defined point of contact between only a portion of a shank portion of the at least one guide pin and a portion of an inner surface of the at least one bore.
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