Brake system having a reduced length and an axially mounted...

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2005-08-26

2009-02-24

Nguyen, Xuan Lan (Department: 3657)

Brakes

Wheel

Axially movable brake element or housing therefor

C188S10600P

Reexamination Certificate

active

07493993

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a heavy vehicle brake system and in particular, a brake system having a reduced length and an axially mounted actuator while delivering the same clamp force. A brake system for a vehicle including an actuator having a service chamber and a parking chamber and the actuator operates along an axis through the service chamber and the parking chamber. The actuator has an overall length of less than approximately 200 millimeters along the actuator axis. The brake system also includes an application unit actuated by the actuator. The application unit has a force multiplying device for generating a clamp force. The clamp force is exerted in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of the actuator.

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