FLEXIBLE MOUNTED DISC BRAKE ROTOR FOR PNEUMATIC, ELECTROMOTIVE, AND/OR HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES

• Main Authors: CLARK, JAMES R, HENDERSHOT, J. ALAN
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; French
• Published: 24.02.2008
• Subjects: BLASTING; BRAKES; CLUTCHES; COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; HEATING; LIGHTING; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL; WEAPONS

A disc brake rotor includes at least one friction ring having a friction surface adapted for contact with a brake pad during braking, and an annular mounting portion by which the rotor is attachable to a hub. A connection permitting radial expansion and contraction of the friction ring relative to t...