Disc brake having retention device

Details Disc brake having retention device Disc brake having retention device

1977-02-01

1978-04-04

Reger, Duane A.

Brakes

Wheel

Axially movable brake element or housing therefor

F16D 55224, F16D 6502

Patent

active

040821668

ABSTRACT:
A disc brake includes an outer shoe retention device that releasably connects the outer shoe and its corresponding backing plate to a reaction arm portion of a caliper. The caliper reaction arm is provided with an opening and the outer shoe backing plate is provided with a tab and a flange that extend into the opening. The retention device comprises an elliptical spring with end projections that are inserted in slots on the flange and a cross piece that is releasably engaged with the tab. The reaction arm opening includes grooves that receive ear portions of the elliptical spring in order to mount the elliptical spring on the reaction arm and the elliptical spring is accessible from the outside of the caliper via the reaction arm opening so that the spring is releasable to remove the outer shoe and backing plate.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3941216 (1976-03-01), Burgdorf
patent: 3958667 (1976-05-01), DE Gennes

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