Brake mechanism and a method of controlling force amplification

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2005-11-08

2005-11-08

Butler, Douglas C. (Department: 3683)

Brakes

Wheel

Axially movable brake element or housing therefor

C188S072200, C188S072900, C188S073310, C188S10600P

Reexamination Certificate

active

06962244

ABSTRACT:
The present invention concerns a brake mechanism of a disc brake received in a caliper and a method for controlling the force amplification for the brake mechanism. The brake mechanism comprises a lever actuated by a brake actuator. The lever is acting on a cross bar by means of an intermediate part. The lever and the intermediate part have a line of contact moving along a circular arc during an application stroke of the brake mechanism. The cross bar of the brake mechanism is closely guided and is only moveable in the thrust direction and in the tangential direction of the brake disc. The force amplification of the brake mechanism is adapted to the force characteristics of the brake actuator.

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