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Fixed caliper disk brake having stabilized brake pads, and related assembly and pad replacement methods

US9689445B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2014
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2121/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fixed caliper brake includes a caliper housing that includes two opposing blocks. Each of the opposing blocks includes an axial recess, an axial surface for supporting a brake pad, and elements for mounting and axially and slidably guiding the brake pad. The elements include a pad spring that is attached to each related lug of the brake pad, and a steel lamellar element having a spring and being received in the related recess.

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