Brakes – Operators – Electric
Patent
1997-02-14
1999-08-03
Schwartz, Chris
Brakes
Operators
Electric
188158, 188 723, 188196V, B60J 1374
Patent
active
059312688
ABSTRACT:
An improved structure for an electrical actuation mechanism adapted for use in a disc brake assembly includes an electrical actuation mechanism adapted to be secured to an inboard leg of the caliper of the disc brake assembly. The electrical actuation mechanism includes a housing, an electrical motor disposed in the housing, and a spindle disposed in the housing and operatively coupled to the motor by a conversion gear assembly which is effective to convert rotary motion generated by the motor into axial movement of the piston. The spindle includes a shaft and a piston which can be coupled to the shaft by a dampening structure. The shaft is operatively connected to the motor for axial motion thereof, and the piston is operatively connected to a friction pad for engaging a rotor attached to a wheel of a vehicle in which the disc brake assembly is installed. The dampening structure can be comprised of elastomeric material or a fluid filled chamber defined between the piston and the shaft. The dampening structure reduces the radial loads acted upon the piston from being transmitted to the shaft. The electrical actuation mechanism may also be equipped with sensors for sensing the axial position of the piston, a clutch, to couple and uncouple the electric motor from the conversion gear assembly, and a mechanism which prevents back drive motion of the electrical motor.
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Ferger Robert L.
Kingston Andrew W.
Linkner Herbert L.
Oliveri Salvatore
Tribe Leonard
Kelsey-Hayes Company
Schwartz Chris
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