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Friction brake assembly with an abradable metal foam brake pad

US9835216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2012
Grant dateDec 5, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2069/045
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake assembly and a method for manufacturing a brake assembly are provided. The brake assembly includes a brake pad affixed to a substrate. The brake pad extends from the substrate to a brake pad friction surface, and includes abradable cellular metal foam with the hardened ceramic particles.

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