Multiple piece pad clip
US9677629B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D65/0974
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pad clip comprising two or more discrete pieces comprising: one or more clip body sections including a bridge attachment segment located at a bridge end, a spring attachment segment located at a spring end, or both; and one or more bridge sections, one or more retraction springs, or both; wherein the two or more discrete pieces are adapted to be attached together at the bridge attachment segment, spring attachment segment, or both. The teachings also include a method of forming the pad clip, comprising: forming two or more clip body sections, each clip body section including a spring attachment segment; forming one or more retraction springs; attaching the one or more retraction springs to the spring attachment segment of the two or more clip body sections; and installing the pad clip about a support bracket of a brake assembly.
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