The present invention provides a damper device that eliminates residual magnetic flux produced by a coil and continuously eliminates residual damping force generated in the damper device, without performing special control. This damper device comprises: a damper body in which is sealed a functional fluid the apparent viscosity of which is adjustable by a magnetic field; and a shaft slidable relative to the damper body in an axial direction. The shaft has a spiral thread groove extending in the axial direction on an outer periphery thereof. The damper includes a stationary body and a rotating body. The stationary body includes an electromagnetic section that generates a magnetic field. The electromagnetic section includes: a coil of wire wound around an axis; a magnetic path forming member that accommodates the coil; and a permanent magnet. The magnetic path forming member has a cylindrical space that is filled with the functional fluid. The permanent magnet is disposed on a magnetic path that is the inside of the magnetic path forming member and is produced by the magnetic field. The rotating body includes a rotating engagement section that engages with the thread groove via threading, and a rotating cylindrical section that extends cylindrically in the axial direction. The rotating cylindrical section is inserted into the cylindrical space in a state in which a gap is formed between the rotating cylindrical section and the magnetic path forming member.
F16F 9/53 - Means for adjusting damping characteristics by varying fluid viscosity, e.g. electromagnetically
B60G 13/00 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers
F16F 9/12 - Devices with one or more rotary vanes turning in the fluid, any throttling effect being immaterial
F16F 9/46 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium - Details such means combined with temperature correction allowing control from a distance
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CALIPER BODY FOR DISC BRAKE AND FLOATING DISC BRAKE DEVICE
In the present invention, latch sections (18a, 18b, 18c) constituting a caliper body (3) are disposed on the axial-direction outer side of a rotor, and are connected respectively to ends, of the ends of a bridge part (19) on the axial direction outer side thereof, on both circumferential-direction outer sides of the bridge part, and to a circumferential-direction center part of the bridge part. Recessed parts (24a, 24b) that are recessed radially inward are provided in the outer peripheral surface of the bridge part (19), at the ends on the outer sides in the circumferential direction of an intermediate part in the axial direction.
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
A telescoping ball nut assembly comprising an inner nut, an outer nut, and a screw. The inner nut has a release stop located on or proximate to a first end thereof and an apply stop located on or proximate to a second end thereof, the first end opposing the second end. The outer nut has a release stop located on or proximate to an end thereof corresponding in orientation to the first end of the inner nut. The screw comprises an apply stop located on or proximate to an end thereof corresponding in orientation to the second end of the inner nut. Pivotal translation of the screw causes axial translation of the inner nut and/or the outer nut.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
An opposed piston type disc brake device includes: a caliper including an inner body including an inner cylinder, and an outer body including an outer cylinder; and a communication pipe disposed around the caliper and connecting the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder. The communication pipe includes a pipe body, a pair of flare nuts, and a cover tube which covers a part of the pipe body and is in contact with the caliper with a fastening margin, the cover tube being made of an elastic material. The cover tube does not have the fastening margin with respect to the caliper in a central axis direction of each of the flare nuts.
F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 121/04 - Fluid pressure acting on a piston-type actuator, e.g. for liquid pressure
The present invention relates to an underlayer material to be used in a friction member, the underlayer material including a plant-derived resin, in which the friction member includes a friction material and a pressure plate, and the friction material includes a friction modifier, a binder, and a fiber base material. The plant-derived resin may be a lignin-modified phenol resin.
A ball and nut assembly adapted for a brake system of a vehicle, comprising: (a) a nut having a threaded portion; (b) a spindle having a threaded portion positioned at least partially within the nut so that the threaded portion of the spindle engages the threaded portion of the nut; and (c) an end stop positioned adjacent to the spindle, wherein a mating area is located between the end stop and the spindle, the mating area includes a contact region in which the end stop contacts the spindle directly or indirectly, and the contact region includes a circumferential area greater than a circumferential area of a single line contact between the end stop and the spindle.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
The present invention relates to a friction material including: a friction modifier; a fiber base material; and a binder, in which 2 mass % to 12 mass % of a θ-alumina particle is contained as the friction modifier, 0.2 mass % to 0.6 mass % of an alumina fiber is contained as the fiber base material, and the friction material is free of a copper component.
In the present invention, an ear part (32) of a pad (6a) is engaged so as to be movable in an axial direction into a recessed guide groove (22) provided to a guide wall part (19a) of a caliper (5). Used as a pad clip (7) is a part having: a base part (34) which forms a roughly rectangular C-shape when viewed from the axial direction and which is fit into the recessed guide groove (22) so as to surround the ear part (32); an elastic part (35) of which one end is connected to the base part (34) and which is disposed in the recessed guide groove (22) further outward in the circumferential direction than the base part (34) is; and a pressing part (36) which extends inwardly in the circumferential direction from the other end of the elastic part (35) and which presses the pad (6a) in the direction away from a rotor (4) relative to the axial direction by means of the elastic force of the elastic part (35).
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
A friction material including: a friction modifier: a binder: and a fiber base material, in which an alumina fiber is contained as the fiber base material, and a content of the alumina fiber is 0.1 mass % to 1.0 mass. The alumina fiber preferably includes Al2O3 and SiO2, and a chemical composition ratio of Al2O3 and SiO2 is preferably Al2O3:SiO2=70:30 to 80:20.
A brake system comprising: (a) a caliper housing (22) supporting a brake pad assembly (24) in communication with a piston; (b) a motor gear unit (40) having a motor in communication with a driving gear (64), wherein during a brake apply operation or a brake release operation, the driving gear (64) moves the brake pad assembly based on power received by the motor; and (c) a plate (74) in communication with the driving gear (40), wherein the plate (74) creates a back-drive force to move the driving gear (40) during the brake release operation, and in turn, directly or indirectly move the brake pad assembly.
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SYSTEM
A method of controlling an electromechanical brake system. The method comprises measuring a voltage of a motor, measuring a current of the motor, and estimating a position of a component of the electromechanical brake system based on the voltage and the current. The method comprises estimating a force imposed by the component based on the voltage and the current, and estimating a hydraulic pressure associated with a hydraulic brake system. In an apply operation, the force of the component is corrected based on the hydraulic pressure. In a release operation, the position of the component is corrected based on the hydraulic pressure.
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
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BRAKE SYSTEM WITH TORQUE DISTRIBUTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
A brake system that includes: a brake caliper (102) supporting a brake pad (104, 106); a first brake piston (118) and a second brake piston that are configured to move the brake pad (104, 106); a first rotary to linear stage mechanism associated with the first brake piston; a second rotary to linear stage mechanism associated with the second brake piston; a motor (130) configured to generate torque; and a torque distributing assembly (132) configured to be supplied with the torque from the motor (130) and to then distribute the torque to the first rotary to linear stage mechanism (124) to move the first brake piston and/or to the second rotary to linear stage mechanism to move the second brake piston.
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16H 48/11 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital spur gears having intermeshing planet gears
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16H 48/10 - Differential gearings with gears having orbital motion with orbital spur gears
A brake system (10) comprising: a brake caliper (12) supporting a brake pad (14), and having a first brake piston (24) and a second brake piston (28) that are configured to move the brake pad; a first rotary to linear stage mechanism (32) connected to the first brake piston, and a second rotary to linear stage mechanism (34) connected to the second brake piston; a motor (42) configured to generate torque; a torque distributing assembly (40) configured to receive torque from the motor and then distribute the torque from the motor to the first rotary to linear stage mechanism to move the first brake piston and/or to the second rotary to linear stage mechanism to move the second brake piston; wherein the torque distributing assembly comprises: i) a first driving gear (44) connected to the first rotary to linear stage mechanism; ii) a second driving gear (46) connected to the second rotary to linear stage mechanism; iii) a first set of planet gears (72) supported on respective first axles (74); iv) a second set of planet gears (98) supported on respective second axles; and v) a first carrier plate (88) having a plurality of support features each configured to support a respective one of the first axles and a respective one of the second axles.
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
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RELEASE OPERATION OF A SLIDING CALIPER AND A BRAKE SYSTEM THEREFOR
A brake system and a method of performing a release operation with the brake system. The brake system comprises a sliding caliper body and a fixed caliper body. The fixed caliper body has a stop formed therein and accommodates a spindle nut that mates with the stop in a release operation. The brake system comprises a spindle that drives the spindle nut in a second direction during the release operation. Continued translation of the spindle after mating of the spindle nut with the stop drives the sliding caliper body in a first direction opposing the second direction.
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
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RELEASE OPERATION OF A SLIDING CALIPER AND A BRAKE SYSTEM THEREFOR
A brake system (10) and a method of performing a release operation with the brake system (10). The brake system (10) comprises a sliding caliper body (14) and a fixed caliper body (12). The fixed caliper body (12) has a stop (58) formed therein and accommodates a spindle nut (32) that mates with the stop (58) in a release operation. The brake system (10) comprises a spindle (30) that drives the spindle nut (32) in a second direction during the release operation. Continued translation of the spindle (30) after mating of the spindle nut (32) with the stop drives the sliding caliper body (14) in a first direction opposing the second direction.
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
A brake system (20) comprising: a caliper housing (22) connected to or formed with a piston housing (28); a piston (30) having a piston face (32) seated in a piston main (46), wherein the piston (30) is at least partially secured within the piston housing (28); and a spindle and nut assembly (60) adapted to move the piston face (32) relative to the piston main (46) to engage a brake pad (24) of the brake system (20).
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
A brake system comprising: (a) a caliper housing connected to or formed with a piston housing; (b) a piston having a piston face seated in a piston main, wherein the piston is at least partially secured within the piston housing; and (c) a ball and nut assembly (BNA) adapted to move the piston face relative to the piston main to engage a brake pad of the brake system.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
There is provided a disc brake device in which a plurality of annular seals that are disposed coaxially with rotation members, in which the annular seals are sandwiched in an axial direction between a caliper and a housing, and in which a position restriction portion includes: at least one caliper-side restriction portion provided on the caliper, which is disposed non-coaxially with the rotation member and is configured to serve as a reference of a position of the rotation member; and at least one housing-side restriction portion provided on the housing, which is disposed non-coaxially with an output member and is configured to serve as a reference of a position of the output member, and is configured to restrict a position of the housing with respect to the caliper by bringing the caliper-side restriction portion and the housing-side restriction portion into contact with each other.
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
A brake system (10) comprising a torque limiter assembly (48) that sets a torque limit and associated with an electromechanical actuation system. The torque limiter assembly (48) comprises a ring gear (62) meshed with a planetary gear set (70), the ring gear (62) comprising a first race (86) extending circumferentially therearound. The torque limiter assembly (48) comprises a pre-loaded member comprising a second race (88) extending circumferentially therearound. Balls or rollers (84) are engaged between the first and second races (86,88). The first and/or second races (86,88) comprise a series of peaks and valleys, and slopes extending therebetween. Below the torque limit, the balls or rollers (84) are engaged within the valleys causing the ring gear (62) to remain rotationally captive and the planetary gear (70) set to orbit. At and above the torque limit, the balls or rollers (84) slip over the peaks, causing the ring gear (62) to rotate and the planetary gear set (70) to remain orbitally captive.
F16D 7/04 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the ratchet type
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 65/56 - Slack adjusters mechanical self-acting in one direction for adjusting excessive play with screw-thread and nut
A brake system comprising a torque limiter assembly that sets a torque limit and associated with an electromechanical actuation system. The torque limiter assembly comprises a ring gear meshed with two or more planetary gears, the ring gear comprising a first race extending circumferentially therearound. The torque limiter assembly comprises a pre-loaded member comprising a second race extending circumferentially therearound. Balls are engaged between the first and second races. The first and/or second races comprise a series of peaks and valleys, and slopes extending therebetween. Below the torque limit, the balls are engaged within the valleys causing the ring gear to remain rotationally captive and the planetary gears to orbit. At and above the torque limit, the balls slip over the peaks, causing the ring gear to rotate and the planetary gears to remain orbitally captive.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 7/08 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the ratchet type with intermediate balls or rollers moving axially between engagement and disengagement
The present invention pertains to a friction material comprising a friction adjusting material, a binding material, and a fiber base material. The friction material contains inorganic particles having an average particle diameter of 15-60 µm and a Mohs hardness of six or higher, while not containing inorganic particles having an average particle diameter of 3 µm or less and a Mohs hardness of six or higher. The friction material also contains titanate having an average particle diameter of 20 µm or higher, and does not contain a copper component.
A rotating-in side circumferential bridge (10) is mounted so as to span a rotating-in side connection part (7) and a center bridge (9) in a circumferential direction, and a rotating-out side circumferential bridge (11) is mounted so as to span a rotating-out side connection part (8) and the center bridge (9) in the circumferential direction. Moreover, the rotating-in side circumferential bridge (10) and the rotating-out side circumferential bridge (11) have two pillar parts (19a, 19b, 22a, 22b), and hollow parts (20, 23). The two pillar parts (19a, 19b, 22a, 22b) are disposed apart from each other in the axial direction, and each extends in the circumferential direction, and the hollow parts (20, 23) are disposed between the two pillar parts (19a, 19b, 22a, 22b) in the axial direction, and are open on both sides in the diameter direction.
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
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BRAKE SYSTEM WITH LOCKING DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING A BRAKE SYSTEM
A brake system (100) that includes a brake caliper (102); a brake piston (118) supported by the brake caliper; a brake pad (104, 106) supported by the brake caliper; a rotary to linear stage mechanism (126); a motor (136) configured to drive the rotary to linear stage mechanism to move the brake piston and the brake pad against a brake rotor to generate a clamping force; and a locking device (146) configured to maintain a position of the rotary to linear stage mechanism after the clamping force has been created, wherein the locking device comprises a bistable solenoid (148). The motor is located on one side of the rotary to linear stage mechanism and the locking device is located on another side of the rotary to linear stage mechanism.
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
There is provided a caliper for an opposed piston type disc brake, including: an inner body including an inner cylinder portion; an outer body including an outer cylinder portion; and a rotation-in side connecting portion and a rotation-out side connecting portion. The end portions on both circumferentially outer sides of the outer body are connected to the rotation-in side connecting portion and the rotation-out side connecting portion, and the outer body includes a band-shaped reinforcing rib that covers a bottom portion of the outer cylinder portion from an axially outer side so as to cross the bottom portion in a circumferential direction. The reinforcing rib includes a bottomed or bottomless cut-out portion recessed in the axial direction on at least one of both circumferentially outer side portions.
The present invention pertains to a friction material which contains a friction adjusting material, a fiber base material, and a binding material, and in which 2-10 mass% of coke is contained as the friction adjusting material, and 2-15 mass% of steel fibers coated with a metal sulfide is contained as the fiber base material.
The present invention relates to a friction material which comprises a friction regulator, a fiber base material and a binder, wherein: natural graphite having an average particle diameter of 100 µm to 300 µm is contained as the friction regulator; and 15% by mass to 40% by mass of steel fibers that are covered with a metal sulfide are contained as the fiber base material.
There is provided a non-excited operation type brake for a brake device that is configured to allow rotation of a motor shaft when energized and that is configured to stop the rotation of the motor shaft when de-energized, including: a casing that is configured to function as a yoke and that includes a coil accommodating portion having a substantially U-shaped cross section and formed in an annular shape as a whole. The casing further includes an auxiliary yoke that has a substantially cylindrical shape and that is fitted inside the coil accommodating portion, the auxiliary yoke being separated from the coil accommodating portion.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/36 - Brakes with a plurality of rotating discs all lying side by side
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
H02K 7/102 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with friction brakes
A disc brake device includes a pad, a caliper including a cylinder, a piston, and a rotary-to-linear motion conversion mechanism. The piston is divided into two parts that are a piston main body and a piston cap. The rotary-to-linear motion conversion mechanism includes a rotary member and a linear motion member. A unidirectional rotation regulating portion between the piston main body and the piston cap is configured to regulate relative rotation of the piston main body in a forward rotation direction with respect to the piston cap when the rotary member is driven to rotate in the forward rotation direction, and to allow relative rotation of the piston main body in a reverse rotation direction with respect to the piston cap when the rotary member is driven to rotate in the reverse rotation direction.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
The present invention relates to a friction material comprising a friction regulating material, a bonding material and a fiber base material, wherein hydrotalcite and hexamethaphosphate are contained as the friction regulating material.
This floating-type disc brake device (1) is configured to comprise an inner pad (4), an outer pad (5), a support (2), and a caliper body (3). An overhanging part (32) is provided to substantially the entirety of a portion that is of an outer body part (21) constituting the caliper body (3) and that faces a substrate part (49b) of the outer pad (5) in the axial direction. An axially inner surface of the overhanging part (32) has formed thereon a projecting abutment part (33) where the area of a portion that faces a radially inner half of the substrate part (49b) in the axial direction is greater than the area of a portion that faces a radially outer half of the substrate part (49b) in the axial direction. At the time of braking, only the leading end surface of the projecting abutment part (33) is brought into contact with an axially outer surface of the substrate part (49b).
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
A floating disc brake device (1) is configured to comprise an inner pad (4), an outer pad (5), a support (2), and a caliper body (3). The support (2) is configured to include: an inner guide section (13) which movably supports the inner pad (4) in the axial direction on both outside sections in the circumferential direction; and an outer guide section (14) which movably supports the outer pad (5) in the axial direction. A through-hole (35) which opens only in the axial direction is formed in at least one section, of the outer body section (21) constituting the caliper body (3), which faces the outer guide section (14) and a section near the outer guide section (14) in the axial direction.
F16D 65/092 - Bands, shoes or pads; Pivots or supporting members therefor for axially-engaging brakes, e.g. disc brakes
F16D 55/225 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
The present invention pertains to a friction material including a friction modifier, a binder, and a fibrous base material, the friction material containing, as the friction modifier, cashew particles and hexametaphosphate having leaching sulfate ions in an amount of 500 ppm or less.
The present invention relates to a friction material which comprises a friction regulating material, a binder and a fiber base material, and which contains, as the friction regulating material, a titanate salt and cashew particles that have an amount of eluted sulfate ions of 500 ppm or less.
The present invention relates to an underlayer material used in a friction member, wherein: the friction member has a friction material and a pressure plate; the friction material includes a friction modifier, a binder, and a fiber base material; and the underlayer material includes a plant-derived resin.
A motor gear unit for a disc brake apparatus includes an electric motor, a speed reduction mechanism configured to transmit rotation of the electric motor to a plurality of rotary-to-linear motion conversion mechanisms arranged in a plurality of cylinders provided in a caliper, and a housing accommodating the electric motor and the speed reduction mechanism. The speed reduction mechanism includes a plurality of final gears connected directly or via another member to the plurality of rotary-to-linear motion conversion mechanisms and a power distribution mechanism that includes one support shaft and that is configured to distribute and transmit input power to the plurality of final gears. The power distribution mechanism is supported by the housing by supporting and fixing end portions of the support shaft on axially both sides to the housing.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
36.
PAD CLIP FOR DISC BRAKE APPARATUS AND DISC BRAKE APPARATUS
A pad clip in which a circumferential dimension from a first contact portion in contact with a side surface of a coupling portion, which is disposed on the other side in the circumferential direction, on the one side in the circumferential direction in a fixing portion disposed on the other side to a side surface of a sandwiched plate portion on the one side is available to be set independently of a circumferential dimension from a first contact portion to a second contact portion in contact with the side surface of the coupling portion, which is disposed on the one side, on the other side in the fixing portion disposed on the one side. The side surface of the sandwiched plate portion is in surface contact with a torque-receiving surface regardless of bending deformation generated in a main body portion based on elastic deformation of a pressing portion.
A position detection device includes a position sensor including a coil and a magnetic core, and a signal processor. The signal processor generates a rectangular wave voltage applied to the coil, converts a current which flow through the coil by the rectangular wave voltage into a voltage and outputs the voltage, and acquires a voltage measurement value obtained by sampling the output voltage after predetermined time in synchronization with a timing of rising or falling of a waveform of the rectangular wave voltage. The predetermined time is set such that the voltage measurement value is restricted within a range of 40% or more and 99.999% or less with respect to a maximum value of the rectangular wave voltage when the coil is at a position where an inductance of the coil is minimum.
G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
38.
MOTOR GEAR UNIT FOR DISC BRAKE APPARATUS AND DISC BRAKE APPARATUS
A motor gear unit for a disc brake apparatus is provided. A speed reduction mechanism is connected to a first connection portion of a motor shaft of an electric motor. A non-excited operation type brake is connected to a second connection portion of the motor shaft.
A motor gear unit for a disc brake apparatus is provided. A speed reduction mechanism is connected to a first connection portion of a motor shaft of an electric motor. A non-excited operation type brake is connected to a second connection portion of the motor shaft.
In a state where the disc brake apparatus is attached to a vehicle body, the motor shaft is disposed so as to be orientated in an upper-lower direction, and the non-excited operation type brake is disposed above the electric motor.
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
There is provided a friction material including: a friction modifier; a binder; and a fibrous material. A phosphate-based dispersant is contained as the friction modifier. Preferably, a content of the phosphate-based dispersant is 0.2 mass % to 2.0 mass %. Preferably, the phosphate-based dispersant is at least one selected from a group consisting of sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium polyphosphate, and sodium pyrophosphate.
A friction material including a friction modifier, a binder, and a fiber base material. A steel fiber is contained as the fiber base material. A natural graphite is contained as a lubricant. A content of copper is 0.5% by mass or less in terms of copper element. A titanate is not contained.
There is provided a caliper for an opposed piston type disc brake including: an inner body including a pair of attachment boss portions; an outer body; and a pair of side bridges connecting, in the axial direction, end portions of the inner body on both outer sides in the circumferential direction and end portions of the outer body on both outer sides in the circumferential direction. At least one of the pair of side bridges includes a concave portion extending in the axial direction and opening to an outer surface of the side bridge, and a first beam portion and a second beam portion disposed so as to sandwich the concave portion from both sides, end portions of the respective first beam portion and the second beam portion on the inner side in the axial direction being connected to the attachment boss portions.
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a friction material which has low counterpart material attacking properties and excellent rust removal characteristics. The present invention relates to a friction material which comprises a friction regulator, a binder and a fiber base material, wherein: alumina fibers are contained as the fiber base material; and the content of the alumina fibers is from 0.1% by mass to 1.0% by mass.
A method of determining the cumulative damage of a brake system, the method comprising: (a) estimating or measuring one or more brake forces based upon one or more parameters; (b) determining a cycle for each of the brake forces and associating each brake force with the determined cycle; and (c) determining a cumulative damage of the brake system based upon the determined cycles and the associated brake forces.
A brake system (10) comprising: a brake caliper (12) supporting a brake pad (14), and having a first brake piston (24) and a second brake piston (28) that are configured to move the brake pad; a first rotary to linear stage mechanism (32) connected to the first brake piston, and a second rotary to linear stage mechanism (34) connected to the second brake piston; a motor (42) configured to generate torque; a torque distributing assembly (40) configured to receive torque from the motor and then distribute the torque from the motor to the first rotary to linear stage mechanism to move the first brake piston and/or to the second rotary to linear stage mechanism to move the second brake piston; wherein the torque distributing assembly comprises: i) a first driving gear (44) connected to the first rotary to linear stage mechanism; ii) a second driving gear (46) connected to the second rotary to linear stage mechanism; iii) a first set of planet gears (72) supported on respective first axles (74); iv) a second set of planet gears (98) supported on respective second axles; and v) a first carrier plate (88) having a plurality of support features each configured to support a respective one of the first axles and a respective one of the second axles.
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
45.
Method of controlling a brake for service operation
A method of servicing a brake system, comprising: (a) moving an actuator of the brake system from a first position to a second position; (b) conducting a manual operation on the brake system when or after the actuator reaches the second position; and (c) after completing the manual operation, moving the actuator to a third position.
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
A brake system that includes a brake caliper, a motor, and a torque distributing assembly configured to distribute torque from the motor to a first brake piston and/or to a second brake piston. The torque distributing assembly includes a gear set that includes gears that are configured to rotate about an axis. One of the first brake piston and the second brake piston is configured to move along the same axis during a brake apply or a brake release.
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/224 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members
An object of the present invention is to provide a friction material for disc brake that can prevent occurrence of a rust adhesion phenomenon and has stable friction characteristics even after being left in a low temperature and high humidity environment. The present invention relates to a friction material for disc brake, containing: a wax containing, as a main component, an ester of a higher fatty acid and a higher alcohol.
A brake system that includes a fixed brake system, a sliding brake system, and a support structure. The fixed brake system has an inboard side and an outboard side and being operable to move an inboard brake pad and/or an outboard brake pad against a brake rotor to generate a first clamping force. The sliding brake system being operable to move relative to the fixed brake system and to move the inboard brake pad and/or the outboard brake pad against the brake rotor to generate a second clamping force. The support structure providing a sliding contact between the sliding brake system and the fixed brake system during movement of the sliding brake system relative to the fixed brake while generating or releasing the second clamping force. The support structure is located in a region of the outboard side of the fixed brake system.
F16D 65/14 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
An electromagnetic brake to restrict or prevent movement of a motor in a vehicle brake system, the electromagnetic brake includes: a core; a static plate; a moving plate located between the core and the static plate; a rotor located between the core and the moving plate; one or more legs that extend from the core; and one or more fasteners that connect the one or more legs to the static plate, the core includes a cylindrical portion and a flange that extends around the cylindrical portion, the one or more legs extend from the flange radially around the cylindrical portion.
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 59/02 - Self-acting brakes, e.g. coming into operation at a predetermined speed spring-loaded and adapted to be released by mechanical, fluid, or electromagnetic means
H02K 7/102 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with friction brakes
B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
H02K 7/06 - Means for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa
H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
H02K 16/00 - Machines with more than one rotor or stator
F16D 121/22 - Electric or magnetic using electromagnets for releasing a normally applied brake
A disc brake pad which is supported by a pair of pins to a pad support member so that the disc brake pad is movable in an axial direction, include a lining and a back plate supporting a back surface of the lining. The back plate includes a clip insertion portion where part of a pad clip is inserted in the axial direction, at an intermediate portion of a radially outer side portion in a circumferential direction, includes pin insertion portions where the pins are respectively inserted in the axial direction, at both sides of the radially outer side portion in the circumferential direction with the clip insertion portion located therebetween. The clip insertion portion includes, on a radially outer side portion of an inner peripheral surface thereof, a pressed surface where a pressing force directed radially outward is applied from the pad clip.
A disc brake device in which a moment acts on a pad in a direction in which a rotation-in side portion is pushed up toward a radially outer side during braking, including the pad including a pin insertion portion and a clip insertion portion, a pad support member, including a pin inserted into the pin insertion portion in an axial direction, and supporting the pad so that the pad is movable in the axial direction, and a pad clip, including a pad pressing portion inserted into the clip insertion portion in the axial direction, and configured to press the pad radially outward. The pad clip is configured to apply a pressing force to the pad so that a radially inner side portion of an inner peripheral surface of the pin insertion portion is pressed against a radially inner side portion of the pin.
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
F16D 55/227 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins by two pins
F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
According to the present invention, a multiple-use piston (7) has a two-split structure of a piston body (22) and a piston cap (23), and a one-direction rotation restriction unit (40) is disposed which: restricts a relative rotation of the piston body (22) with respect to the piston cap (23) in the forward rotation direction when a spindle (82) is rotationally driven in the forward rotation direction between the piston body (22) and the piston cap (23); and allows the relative rotation of the piston body (22) with respect to the piston cap (23) in the reverse rotation direction when the spindle (82) is rotationally driven in the reverse rotation direction.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 121/04 - Fluid pressure acting on a piston-type actuator, e.g. for liquid pressure
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
53.
GUIDE PLATE ASSEMBLY AND DISC BRAKE FRICTION PAD ASSEMBLY
The present invention provides a guide plate assembly comprising a guide plate (3), a lining assembly (10) which includes a friction material (11) that contacts a disc rotor when braking and a backplate (12) affixed to the back surface of the friction material (11) and which is swingably supported on a guide hole (5) of the guide plate (3), a fall-off prevention mechanism for holding the lining assembly (10) inserted into the guide hole (5) so as to allow the lining assembly (10) to move in a rotor axis direction (X) without falling off, and a projection (20), provided on the back side of the backplate (12), for swingably supporting the lining assembly (10) pressed against the disc rotor by a lining holder.
A friction material includes a friction modifier, a binder, and a fibrous material. An alkali metal salt of phosphoric acid and a metal sulfide are contained as the friction modifier. The alkali metal salt of phosphoric acid may include trisodium phosphate. A wax containing, as a main component, an ester of a higher fatty acid and a higher alcohol may be contained as the friction modifier.
A sintered friction material, in which a content of a copper component is 0.5 mass % or less, is provided. The sintered friction material includes a titanate and a metal material other than copper, as a matrix. A content of the metal material other than copper is 10.0 volume % to 34.0 volume %. A method for manufacturing a sintered friction material is provided. The method includes a mixing step of mixing raw materials containing a titanate and a metal material other than copper, a molding step of molding the raw materials mixed in the mixing step, and a sintering step of sintering, at 900° C. to 1300° C., a molded product molded in the molding step. In the sintered friction material, the titanate and the metal material other than copper form a matrix, and a content of the metal material other than copper is 10.0 volume % to 34.0 volume %.
F16D 69/00 - Friction linings; Attachment thereof; Selection of coacting friction substances or surfaces
C04B 35/462 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their composition; Ceramic compositions; Processing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on titanium oxides or titanates based on titanates
F16D 49/00 - Brakes with a braking member co-operating with the periphery of a drum, wheel-rim, or the like
A disc brake device includes a pair of pads, a pad support member supporting at least one of the pair of pads in a movable manner in an axial direction, and a plurality of pistons configured to press the one of the pads toward the rotor in the axial direction. Slide engagement portions engaged with the pad support member so as to be movable in the axial direction are respectively provided at both side portions of the one of the pads in a circumferential direction. The one of the pads is fixed to a tip end portion of at least one piston including a piston arranged at an end portion on a rotation-in side or a rotation-out side among the plurality of pistons, and is not fixed to a tip end portion of a remaining piston.
F16D 65/04 - Bands, shoes or pads; Pivots or supporting members therefor
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 121/04 - Fluid pressure acting on a piston-type actuator, e.g. for liquid pressure
A brake system that includes a brake caliper comprising an inboard side and an outboard side, the inboard side of the brake caliper includes one or more brake pistons and the outboard side of the brake caliper comprises one or more brake pistons, and a brake pad comprising a first pad section and a second pad section. During a service brake apply, both of the first pad section and the second pad section are moved against a braking surface to create a clamping force. During a parking brake apply, only one of the first pad section and the second pad section is moved against the braking surface to create a clamping force. The first pad section comprises a friction material having a coefficient of friction that is different than a coefficient of friction of the second pad section.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
F16D 65/092 - Bands, shoes or pads; Pivots or supporting members therefor for axially-engaging brakes, e.g. disc brakes
F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
F16D 121/04 - Fluid pressure acting on a piston-type actuator, e.g. for liquid pressure
A disc brake pad spring being attached to a disc brake device in which pads located to sandwich a rotor are supported with a pad support member by inserting in an axial direction pins of the pad support member into a through hole formed in a radially inner side part of a peripheral-direction one-side part of a back plate of the pads, and elastically pressing pads against the pad support member. The disc brake pad spring is formed by a single metal plate, and includes first pressing parts pressing a peripheral-direction one-side part of an outer peripheral edge of the respective back plates of each of the pads toward a radially inner side, and second pressing parts pressing a peripheral-direction one-side surface of the respective back plates of each of pads toward the other peripheral side.
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
A friction material comprising: (a) at least one lubricant, wherein the at least one lubricant includes an amount of graphite, and wherein at least about 30 percent by weight of the graphite has a particle size of greater than about 500 microns using a sieve analysis; (b) at least one metal containing constituent for imparting reinforcement, thermal conductivity, and/or friction when the friction material is brought into contact with a movable member, wherein the at least one metal containing constituent includes iron and an iron containing compound; (c) a micro-particulated material; (d) one or more filler materials; (e) optionally at least one processing aid; (f) a balance being an organic binder, wherein the organic binder has less than 1 percent by weight of free phenol; wherein the friction material is free of asbestos and substantially devoid of copper.
A testing machine comprising: (a) a transmitter; (b) a receiver opposing the transmitter; and (c) a compressibility sensor in communication with the transmitter, the receiver, or both, wherein the testing machine transmits a signal between the transmitter and the receiver to perform ultrasonic testing and further performs compressibility testing of one or more objects positioned between the transmitter and the receiver.
A pad pin receiver includes a body plate is attached to an inner side of a pin insertion portion provided in a back plate of a disc brake pad. The pin insertion portion engages with a pin inserted into the pin insertion portion during braking. The body plate covers a portion of an inner peripheral surface of the pin insertion portion. A bent plate is bent at at least one end portion of the body plate in a length direction of the body plate. When the body plate is attached to the pin insertion portion, the body plate extends in a thickness direction of the back plate, and the bent plate overlaps with the back plate in the thickness direction of the back plate.
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
The problem addressed by the present invention is to provide a friction material having a sufficient friction coefficient, being capable of suppressing brake squeal, and having high strength. The present invention relates to a friction material comprising a friction adjusting material, a binder, and a fiber base material, the friction material containing steel fibers as the fiber base material, natural graphite as a lubricant, and no titanate, wherein the content of copper is 0.5% by mass or less in terms of copper element.
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a steel-based friction material which is capable of stably achieving high coefficient of friction even if the temperature of a counterpart member has changed. The present invention relates to a friction material which comprises a friction regulating material, a binder and a fiber base material, wherein: from 10 to 50% by mass of steel fibers are contained as the fiber base material; a non-whisker titanate is contained as the friction regulating material; and the copper content is 0.5% by mass or less in terms of elemental copper.
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
Goods & Services
Lubricating grease for rubber parts of brakes for
automobiles; lubricating grease for rubber parts of brakes
for two-wheeled motor vehicles; lubricating grease for
rubber parts of brakes for vehicles; lubricating grease for
rubber parts of vehicles; lubricating grease for rubber
parts of industrial machinery; lubricating grease for rubber
products; lubricating grease; industrial grease.
A wear debris collection device includes a rotation body that is connected to a rotation shaft and performs rotating movement in accordance with rotation of the rotation shaft, a braking member that brakes the rotating movement of the rotation body, a hood covering the rotation body and the braking member and to prevent dust from entering from outside, a blower that blows air into the hood, a collection apparatus that suctions air in the hood and collects wear debris of the braking member contained in the air, and an air pressure adjuster that measures air pressure in the hood and external air pressure and adjusts an air quantity of at least one of the blower and the collection apparatus so that the air pressure in the hood equals the external air pressure.
F16D 55/22 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads
G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
G01N 3/56 - Investigating resistance to wear or abrasion
A method of controlling a brake system that includes a motor and an actuator. The method includes moving the actuator towards a retracted position; activating a timer; monitoring a motor characteristic of the motor and monitoring the timer; and determining the actuator has reached the retracted position after the timer meets or exceeds a predetermined time threshold before the motor characteristic has reached or exceeded a predetermined motor characteristic threshold.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/36 - Brakes with a plurality of rotating discs all lying side by side
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a friction material which is capable of suppressing abnormal noises when the friction material gets wet with water without requiring a special step (for example, a coating step) during the production process. The present invention relates to a friction material which comprises a friction regulating material, a binder and a fiber base material, and which contains, as the friction regulating material, a phosphoric acid salt-based dispersant.
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
Goods & Services
Lubricating grease for rubber parts of brakes for automobiles; lubricating grease for rubber parts of brakes for two-wheeled motor vehicles; lubricating grease for rubber parts of brakes for vehicles; lubricating grease for rubber parts of vehicles; lubricating grease for rubber parts of industrial machinery; lubricating grease for rubber products
69.
PAD CLIP, ASSEMBLY OF PAD CLIP AND RETURN SPRING, AND FLOATING DISC BRAKE
The present invention is provided with a pair of radial protrusions (49a, 49b) at end edges on the outer diameter sides of a rear plate (46) that constitutes an outer pad (5a). An axially outer portion of an anchor (31), which is provided in a cantilever fashion to a cylinder (8a), is positioned between the pair of radial protrusions (49a, 49b). A pad clip (14) is attached to the anchor (31). The pad clip (14) is provided with radially pressing portions (52a, 52b), with which a yoke supporting the outer pad (5a) is pushed up radially outward relative to the anchor (31).
F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
F16D 55/225 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads
F16D 55/2265 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins
A floating disc brake includes an outer pad disposed on an axially outer side relative to a rotor, an inner pad disposed on an axially inner side relative to the rotor, a fixing member disposed on the axially inner side relative to the rotor, the fixing member being configured to support the inner pad to be movable in an axial direction and being fixed to a vehicle body, and a yoke supported to the fixing member by a slide pin to be movable in the axial direction, the yoke supporting the outer pad. The fixing member is provided with an anchor disposed on a radially outer side relative to the rotor, the anchor being configured to bear a brake tangential force that acts on the outer pad at the time of braking within a circumferential range of a lining constituting the outer pad.
F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
F16D 55/227 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins by two pins
A caliper for an opposed-piston disc brake, includes a pair of bodies provided at two sides of a rotor that rotates with a wheel, each of the bodies including five cylinders. A central cylinder among the five cylinders provided on each of the bodies, which is surrounded by four of the cylinders, has a center which is located in a region on a radially inner side relative to an outer reference circle and on a radially outer side relative to an inner reference line. The outer reference circle passes through a center of a cylinder provided on a radially outermost side among the four of the cylinders and has a center thereof on a center of the rotor. The inner reference line passes through centers of two of the cylinders provided on a radially inner side among the four of the cylinders.
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
F16D 121/04 - Fluid pressure acting on a piston-type actuator, e.g. for liquid pressure
A brake system that includes a brake piston and a spindle. The brake piston includes a piston pocket defined in the brake piston. The piston pocket includes a threaded portion. The spindle includes a threaded portion. The threaded portion of the spindle is adapted to threadably engage the threaded portion of the piston pocket.
F16D 55/225 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 125/34 - Mechanical mechanisms converting rotation to linear movement or vice-versa acting in the direction of the axis of rotation
A method for manufacturing a friction material containing a friction modifier, a fibrous material and a binder as raw materials is provided. The method includes a step of mixing and agitating the raw materials by low frequency acoustic agitation. A content of the fibrous material in the friction material may be 1 mass % or more and 50 mass % or less. The content of the fibrous material in the friction material may be 3 mass % or more and 40 mass % or less.
A brake system that includes a brake caliper, a motor, and a torque distributing assembly configured to distribute torque from the motor to a first brake piston and/or to a second brake piston. The torque distributing assembly includes a gear set that includes gears that are configured to rotate about an axis. One of the first brake piston and the second brake piston is configured to move along the same axis during a brake apply or a brake release.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/224 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members
A brake system that includes a first brake piston and a second brake piston; a motor; a distributing assembly that includes a first output and a second output, and a deactivator. The distributing assembly distributes torque or power from the motor to the first brake piston via the first output and to the second brake piston via the second output. In a first operating configuration, the deactivator is inactive, and the distributing assembly distributes the torque or power to both of the first and second outputs such that a speed of the first output and the second output varies. In a second operating configuration, the deactivator is configured to deactivate the distributing assembly and the distributing assembly distributes the torque or power to both of the first output and the second output such that the speed of the first output and the second output is generally the same.
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 125/50 - Rotating members in mutual engagement with parallel non-stationary axes, e.g. planetary gearing
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
A cylinder part (8a) and a yoke (3a) supported such that movement in the axial direction relative to a support (2a) is possible are formed separately from each other. The cylinder part (8a) is provided with first cylinders (21a, 21b) into which are respectively fitted first pistons (29a, 29b) that directly press an inner pad (4a), and a second cylinder (22) into which is fitted a second piston (30) that presses an outer pad (5a) via the yoke (3a). The number of first pistons (29a, 29b) is set so as to be greater than the number of second pistons (30).
F16D 55/22 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads
80.
Floating disc brake and method for assembling same
A floating disc brake includes a yoke supported to the support in an axially movable manner, the yoke including a pad support portion that supports an outer pad on an axially outer side of the outer pad. The outer pad includes, on its axially outer surface, a pair of pad-side engagement portions formed of an elastic material. The pad support portion has a support hole that is open on at least an axially inner surface of the pad support portion, and the support hole is provided with a pair of yoke-side engagement portions on inner side surfaces of the support hole that face each other in a circumferential direction. The pair of pad-side engagement portions and the pair of yoke-side engagement portions are concavo-convex engaged with each other in the circumferential direction.
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
A disc brake (11) includes: a floating caliper (13) including a base portion (25) slidably supported by an upper guide pin (31) supported by a support (23), a piston side pressing arm (39) and an opposite piston side pressing arm (41); a pair of brake pads (17); a drive piston (15) provided on the piston side pressing arm (39); a caliper return mechanism (22) for elastically biasing the base portion disposed on an end portion of the guide pin (31) to the side opposite to the drive piston side; and an inner circumferential side washer (44) disposed on both sides in an axial direction of the rubber ring (21) elastically supporting the upper guide pin (31) in a radial direction to restrict an inner circumferential portion of the rubber ring (21) from bending deformation along an axial direction of the upper guide pin (31).
F16D 55/227 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins by two pins
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
F16D 55/2265 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins
F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
The problem addressed by this invention is to provide a friction material for disc brake with which it is possible to curb the occurrence of sticking due to rust, and which has stable friction characteristics even after being left in a low temperature high humidity environment. This invention pertains to a friction material for disc brake which contains a wax having, as a main component thereof, an ester of a higher alcohol and a higher fatty acid.
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a friction material which is capable of suppressing the occurrence of rust sticking even in cases where the friction material is subjected to a high-temperature thermal history (for example, the temperature of a counterpart member is around 400°C), and which is also capable of suppressing the occurrence of creep groan. The present invention relates to a friction material which comprises a friction regulating material, a binder and a fiber base material, and which contains, as the friction regulating material, an alkali metal salt of phosphoric acid and a metal sulfide.
A friction material comprising: (a) at least one lubricant, wherein the at least one lubricant includes an amount of graphite, and wherein at least about 30 percent by weight of the graphite has a particle size of greater than about 500 microns using a sieve analysis; (b) at least one metal containing constituent for imparting reinforcement, thermal conductivity, and/or friction when the friction material is brought into contact with a movable member, wherein the at least one metal containing constituent includes iron and an iron containing compound; (c) a micro-particulated material; (d) one or more filler materials; (e) optionally at least one processing aid; (f) a balance being an organic binder, wherein the organic binder has less than 1 percent by weight of free phenol; wherein the friction material is free of asbestos and substantially devoid of copper.
A method that includes monitoring a motor characteristic; and determining an actuator of a brake system has reached a retracted position after the motor characteristic has reached or exceeded a predetermined threshold.
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
A testing machine comprising: (a) a transmitter; (b) a receiver opposing the transmitter; and (c) a compressibility sensor in communication with the transmitter, the receiver, or both, wherein the testing machine transmits a signal between the transmitter and the receiver to perform ultrasonic testing and further performs compressibility testing of one or more objects positioned between the transmitter and the receiver.
The present invention is provided with: a brake shoe block (11) in which a friction material (21) is fixed to one surface of a reinforcing plate (19) formed in a rectangular flat plate shape; a brake shoe head (13) in which a set of brake shoe blocks (11) are arranged in a longitudinal row along the tread surface of a vehicle wheel; positioning and fixing parts (15) that are provided to both end sections of the brake shoe head (13) in the vehicle wheel rotation direction and that position and fix, in the set of brake shoe blocks (11) , an expanding-side end edge (27) adjacent to the reinforcing plate (19) and a fixed-side end edge (29) on the reverse side; and an expansion holding mechanism (17) that is provided to the central section of the brake shoe head (13) in the vehicle wheel rotation direction, and presses and holds the set of brake shoe blocks (11) in a direction in which the gap between the expanding-side end edges is expanded.
B61H 1/00 - Applications or arrangements of brakes with a braking member or members co-operating with the periphery of the wheel rim, a drum, or the like
F16D 65/06 - Bands, shoes or pads; Pivots or supporting members therefor for externally-engaging brakes
A cylinder (50a) is provided to an axially inside end of a clamp member (5a) supported so as to be capable of displacement in an axial direction relative to a support (84) secured to a suspension system, and a piston (85) is fitted into the inner side of the cylinder (50a) so as to be capable of relative displacement in the axial direction. A lubricating fluid is sealed inside an internal space (77a), which is an enclosed space present between the cylinder (50a) and the piston (85). In the inner surface of the cylinder (50a), a recessed section (79a) is provided to a portion that becomes exposed from the lubricating fluid in a state in which at least one pair of pads (6c, 6d) is worn down to a use limit.
F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 55/225 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads
F16D 55/227 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins by two pins
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
F16J 15/18 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with stuffing-boxes for elastic or plastic packings
91.
Sintered friction material and production method for sintered friction material
A sintered friction material includes a copper component in an amount of 0.5% by mass or less, a titanate as a matrix, a ceramic material, and a lubricant. A method for manufacturing a sintered friction material includes a step of mixing raw materials including a titanate for forming a matrix, a step of molding the raw materials, and a step of sintering a molded body molded in the molding step. In the method, a sintering temperature in the sintering step is 900° C. to 1300° C.
A retraction spring assembly having: a) pad clip having a lock channel and one or more assembly locks; b) a retraction spring affixed to the pad clip with two or more lock arms residing within the lock channel and a plurality of energy storage portions; and first and second retraction arms; wherein the one or more assembly locks are configured to receive the two or more lock arms and bias the retraction spring into an assembly position; during the brake apply, movement of the first and second retraction arm is toward each other and results in energy being stored in the body portion; and during the brake release, the energy stored in the body portion is released and transferred to both the first and second retraction arm to result in movement of the first retraction arm and the second retraction arm away from each other.
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
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SINTERED FRICTION MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SINTERED FRICTION MATERIAL
The present invention pertains to a sintered friction material that has a copper component content of 0.5 mass% or less, contains a metal material other than copper and a titanate as a matrix, and has a metal material content of 10.0-34.0 vol% for the metal material other than copper. This sintered friction material is environmentally friendly and has adequate friction performance even in a high-speed range.
Provided is a shim (11) mounted to the rear surface of a back plate (19) having a lining (17) formed on the front surface thereof. A shim engagement hole (29) into which the dovetail tenon-shaped affixation section (27) of an anchor plate (25) provided to the back plate (19) is fitted is provided with: an engagement section (33) having an opening width greater than the width of the dovetail tenon root section (37) of the affixation section (27) and smaller than the width of the wide section (39) of the affixation section (27), the engagement section (33) being formed at one portion of the shim engagement hole (29), which extends in the dovetail tenon insertion direction (X) of the affixation section (27); and an insertion section (35) having an opening width greater than the width of the wide section (39) of the affixation section (27), the insertion section (35) being formed at the other portion of the shim engagement hole (29), which extends in the dovetail tenon insertion direction (X).
A floating caliper brake assembly comprising: a caliper housing that is movable between a brake on position and a brake off position; a support bracket at least partially enclosed by the caliper housing and configured to extend around a rotor of a vehicle, the caliper housing being in communication with and movable relative to the support bracket, wherein the caliper housing has one or more fingers that extend radially downward and cover the support bracket so that when the brake assembly is viewed from an outboard side along an axis coaxial with, or substantially parallel to, an axis of rotation of the rotor the support bracket is obscured from view.
F16D 55/2265 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins
A guide pin assembly, comprising: (a) a sleeve; and (b) a guide pin comprising: (i) a head portion; and (ii) a shaft portion integrally formed with the head portion and extending through a hole of the sleeve, wherein an engaging portion of the shaft portion engages an internal surface of the sleeve, and the sleeve and the guide pin are substantially coaxial; and wherein the guide pin assembly is configured to be inserted in a borehole of a brake caliper.
F16D 55/227 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins by two pins
F16D 55/2265 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially the axial movement being guided by one or more pins
F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
97.
DUST MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND DUST MEASUREMENT METHOD
In this invention, a first substance composing at least the surface of a capturing board (61) disposed in a classifier is made to be different from the component materials of a second substance included in brake wear powder to be measured. A material suitable for plating, such as nickel, chrome, or cobalt, is used as the first substance. A substrate (61a) is used to ensure strength, and a thin film (61b) is formed on the surface of the substrate through plating. The thin film (61b) is made to be thick enough to reduce the influence of the substance of the substrate (61a) during observation using a scanning electron microscope. The surface of the capturing board is observed after the roughness of the same has been mirror polished away and the positions of captured wear powder have been aligned thereon. The hood pressure of a brake testing device is controlled such that dust and dirt other than the wear powder is not collected.
G01N 15/00 - Investigating characteristics of particles; Investigating permeability, pore-volume or surface-area of porous materials
G01N 23/2251 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by measuring secondary emission from the material using electron or ion microprobes using incident electron beams, e.g. scanning electron microscopy [SEM]
A pad spring (23), provided with a pair of first pressing parts (39a, 39b) and a pair of second pressing parts (42a, 42b), is attached to a disc brake device (1a). The pair of first pressing parts (39a, 39b) elastically press peripheral-direction one-side parts of the outer peripheral edges of respective back plates (15a) constituting an inner pad (3a) and an outer pad (4a), the one-side parts being pressed diametrally inward. The pair of second pressing parts (42a, 42b) elastically press peripheral-direction one-side surfaces of the respective back plates (15a) constituting the inner pad (3a) and the outer pad (4a), the one-side surfaces being pressed toward the other peripheral side.
F16D 65/097 - Resilient means interposed between pads and supporting members
F16D 55/228 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a separate actuating member for each side
F16D 65/092 - Bands, shoes or pads; Pivots or supporting members therefor for axially-engaging brakes, e.g. disc brakes
A railway brake shoe (17) is provided with: a base plate (19) having a lining (39) molded on a surface thereof opposing a wheel (15); an attachment portion (21) joined to an opposite side surface (43) to a lining molded surface (41) of the base plate (19); and a run-out stopping portion (23) which is loosely fitted into a groove in a brake shoe head (11), and which is attached to the base plate (19) to suppress run-out of the base plate (19) in a width direction intersecting a braking force application direction (Y). The run-out stopping portion (23) includes: an engaging projecting portion (25) which is inserted from the lining molded surface (41) through a through hole provided in the base plate (19), and a distal end of which projects out from the opposite side surface (43); and a fixing base portion which is inserted and positioned by abutting the lining molded surface (41), and which is swaged against a inner wall surface of the through hole.
F16D 65/06 - Bands, shoes or pads; Pivots or supporting members therefor for externally-engaging brakes
B61H 1/00 - Applications or arrangements of brakes with a braking member or members co-operating with the periphery of the wheel rim, a drum, or the like
A brake assembly comprising: (a) a caliper including: (i) one or more pistons, (b) one or more rotary to linear actuators that provides an axial force to move the one or more pistons, (c) a motor gear unit in communication with the one or more rotary to linear actuators, the motor gear unit including: (i) a motor, and (ii) an electromagnetic brake that prevents movement of the motor gear unit, the pistons, or both when the motor is turned off so that the brake apply is maintained.
B60T 13/74 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
H02K 7/06 - Means for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa
H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
H02K 7/102 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with friction brakes
H02K 16/00 - Machines with more than one rotor or stator
F16D 121/22 - Electric or magnetic using electromagnets for releasing a normally applied brake
