Brake condition indicator

Details Brake condition indicator Brake condition indicator

1984-06-15

1987-03-10

Rowland, James L.

Communications: electrical

Selective

Having indication or alarm

188 111, 339 28, B60Q 100

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046493700

ABSTRACT:
A brake condition indicator attachable to a conventional brake shoe comprising a thermocouple carried at one end by a tubular member crimped around the thermocouple and at its extremity, a hollow dimensioned rivet securing the crimped extremity of the tubing to a brake shoe without damage to the shoe itself, said thermocouple connected at the other end to a grounded temperature gauge whereby the heat generated within the brake shoe may be visually displayed to the driver of the vehicle to provide a warning in the event of overheating the brake shoe.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1957051 (1934-05-01), Norton
patent: 3010184 (1961-11-01), Forney, Jr.
patent: 3674114 (1972-07-01), Howard
patent: 3689880 (1972-09-01), McKee et al.

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