Brakes – Wheel – Transversely movable
Patent
1981-05-18
1983-08-30
Reger, Duane A.
Brakes
Wheel
Transversely movable
188196BA, F16D 6556
Patent
active
044011954
ABSTRACT:
An automatic adjusting mechanism for a drum brake is disclosed. A spring-loaded adjusting lever is pivotally mounted on the web of one of the brake shoes such that the pivotal movement of the adjusting lever is limited to a predetermined amount of rotation. The adjusting lever is preferably of a stamped construction and includes discreet axially-protruding pads for low-friction engagement with the web of the brake shoe upon which it is mounted.
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patent: 4243125 (1981-01-01), Spaargaren et al.
patent: 4276966 (1981-07-01), Ayers
Kelsey-Hayes Company
Reger Duane A.
Skinkiss Ralph J.
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