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Friction brake component and method for manufacturing the same

US9758135B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Michael D. Hanna · Beverly Hills, US
Michael L. Holly · St. Clair Shores, US
Ronnie T. Brown · Bloomfield Hills, US
James A. Webster · New York, US
Lisa G. Devoe · Ortonville, US
Donna Y. Sekulovski · Novi, US
Kee Hyuk Im · Rochester Hills, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 12, 2014
Grant date	Sep 12, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 12, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2250/0038
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ferritically nitrocarburized rotational member of a vehicle brake is disclosed, including a rotational member having a friction surface configured for braking engagement with a corresponding friction material. A compound zone is disposed at the friction surface. An exposed surface of the compound zone is exposed to an atmosphere. The area of the exposed surface includes from about 0 percent to about 14 percent graphite.

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