ДИСК ДЛЯ ДИСКОВЫХ ТОРМОЗОВ

Группа изобретений относится к области машиностроения, а именно к дискам для дискового тормоза транспортных средств. Тормозная пластина диска выполнена из первого материала, предназначенного для тормозного воздействия, прикладываемого колодками к тормозным поверхностям. Пластина имеет расширение для соединения с чашкой. Чашка выполнена с возможностью соединения диска со ступицей транспортного средства. Соединительное расширение пластины формирует соединение с геометрическим замыканием с чашкой для передачи торможения с пластины на чашку. Чашка изготовлена из второго материала, отличающегося от первого материала пластины. Соединение с геометрическим замыканием имеет разнесенные вдоль окружности первые зубья или шлицы пластины, которые продолжаются, вдоль оси, для их плотной установки в первые осевые гнезда на чашке. Соединение имеет разнесенные вдоль окружности восьмые зубья или шлицы пластины, которые продолжаются радиально вдоль окружности со смещением относительно первых осевых зубьев ...

СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ТОРМОЗНОГО ДИСКА И СТУПИЦЫ И СПОСОБ УСТАНОВКИ

Изобретения относятся к области машиностроения, в частности к дисковым тормозам колесных транспортных средств. Изобретения относятся к соединительному устройству, ступице, транспортному средству с дисковым тормозом и способу установки тормозного диска на ступицу. Соединительное устройство выполнено из нержавеющего материала и предназначено для установки между боковой поверхностью выреза и смежной боковой поверхностью выступа, который взаимодействует с вырезом. Соединительное устройство содержит два взаимно примыкающих слоя, которые соединены друг с другом и могут отделяться друг от друга только посредством относительного движения в осевом направлении между слоями. Ступица содержит соединительные устройства для установки тормозного диска. Транспортное средство имеет дисковый тормоз, который содержит тормозной диск, установленный на ступицу. Тормозной диск установлен на ступицу при помощи соединительных устройств. Способ установки тормозного диска на ступицу заключается в установке тормозного ...

ДИСКОВЫЙ ТОРМОЗ С КОЛЬЦОМ ВОЗБУЖДЕНИЯ

Колесная пара с тормозными дисками

Ведущее колесо транспортного средства

Belüftete Bremsscheibe

Eine belüftete Bremse gemäß vorliegender Erfindung umfasst eine erste Bremsplatte mit einer ersten Innenfläche und einer ersten Außenfläche; eine zweite Bremsplatte, die mit einem Abstand von der ersten Bremsplatte parallel zu dieser angeordnet ist, wobei die zweite Bremsplatte eine zweite Außenfläche und eine der ersten Innenfläche zugewandte zweite Innenfläche hat; eine Mehrzahl von Kanälen, die durch zwei einander benachbarte Wände begrenzt sind, wobei die Kanäle mit dem innenumfangsseitigen Raum der ersten Bremsplatte und dem innenumfangsseitigen Raum der zweiten Bremsplatte in Verbindung stehen; einen Hutbereich mit einer Montagefläche und mit einem Umfangsbereich, der sich von der Montagefläche axial erstreckt; ein erstes Sperrteil, das eine Verbindung eines beliebigen der Kanäle mit der Außenseite unterbindet, wobei das erste Sperrteil den Umfangsbereich mit der ersten Bremsplatte verbindet; und ein zweites Sperrteil, das eine Verbindung des Kanals, der dem Kanal benachbart ist, ...

Bremsanordnung mit Bremsbelagträger, insbesondere Trägerscheibe, und Welle, insbesondere abzubremsender Welle

Bremsanordnung mit Bremsbelagträger, insbesondere Trägerscheibe, und Welle, insbesondere abzubremsender Welle, und zumindest einem jeweiligen Bremsbelag,wobei der jeweilige Bremsbelag stoffschlüssig mit dem Bremsbelagträger verbunden ist,die am Bremsbelagträger ausgebildete, ansonsten ebene Auflagefläche für den Bremsbelag durch erste und/oder zweite Vertiefungen unterbrochen ausgebildet ist,wobei die ersten Vertiefungen, insbesondere taschenförmige Vertiefungen, in Umfangsrichtung regelmäßig voneinander beabstandet sind,wobei die zweiten Vertiefungen, insbesondere Rillen, in radialer Richtung regelmäßig voneinander beabstandet sind und/oder zur Drehachse der Welle und zueinander konzentrisch ausgeformt sind.

FELGENKONSTRUKTION FUER EINE RAD- UND BREMSANORDNUNG

Ventilierte Rotorscheibe

BREMSSCHEIBE.

Nabe für Fahrzeuge

Bremsscheibe für Scheibenbremsen, insbesondere Radbremsscheibe für Schienenfahrzeuge

Bremsscheibenanordnung

Nabe (30), insbesondere Nutzfahrzeugradnabe,wobei die Nabe (30) dazu ausgelegt ist, um eine Rotationsachse (A) in Umfangsrichtung (U) zu rotieren,wobei die Nabe (30) eine Verbindungsfläche (32) und eine Verbindungsöffnung (36) aufweist,wobei die Verbindungsöffnung (36) dazu ausgelegt ist, zumindest teilweise ein Verbindungsmittel (50) aufzunehmen,wobei die Verbindungsfläche (32) dazu ausgelegt ist, mittelbar und/oder unmittelbar mit einer Anlagefläche (12) einer Bremsscheibe (10) zu kontaktieren,wobei die Anlagefläche (12) verbindungsöffnungsfrei ausgebildet ist.

Brake discs for disc brakes of vehicles

A description is given of a brake disc (1) for disc brakes of vehicles, in which a brake ring (2) is secured in an articulated manner, via rivets (5), and leaf-spring pairs (4) to a brake hub (3) connected to the wheel of the vehicle. The leaf-spring pairs (4) surround the inner region of the brake ring (2) so that, during braking, they are subjected to loading without a torsional component. They compensate for wobbling of the brake ring (2) by exerting a spring action in the axial direction. ...

Brake disc for motor vehicle has rotor made of ceramic material with axially spaced rings clamped to carrier by bolted plates

The brake disc for a motor vehicle has a rotor (2) made of a ceramic material with two axially spaced rings (4,5) having radially extending joints connecting them. The rotor is bolted to a brake carrier (3) with form locking connections. The form locking connections (9) are interengaging claw couplings with the radially inner lugs on the brake rotor clamped by plates (10) bolted to the carrier.

Wellenbremsscheiben für Schienenfahrzeuge

Bremsscheibe für eine Scheibenbremse eines Fahrzeugs sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung einer solchen Bremsscheibe

Arretierbauteil zum festen Arretieren einer Bremsscheibe an einer Fahrrad-Nabe

Ein Arretierbauteil zum festen Arretieren einer Bremsscheibe an einer Fahrrad-Nabe umfasst einen Grundkörper, einen ersten Eingriffabschnitt in Eingriff mit einer ersten Kopplungsfläche, die in einem Kopplungsabschnitt enthalten ist, der den Scheibengrundkörper der Bremsscheibe an die Fahrrad-Nabe koppelt, und einen zweiten Eingriffabschnitt in Eingriff mit einer zweiten Kopplungsfläche, die in der Fahrrad-Nabe enthalten ist. Zumindest einer von dem ersten und dem zweiten Eingriffabschnitt umfasst ein flexibles Bauteil, das vom Grundkörper absteht.

Bremsscheibe

Bremsscheibe

Bremsscheibe (30) insbesondere für Hochleistungsfahrzeuge, mit einer glockenförmigen Nabe (2) und einem mit Belüftungskanälen (13) versehenden Bremsring (3) aus Gusseisen, dessen Belüftungskanäle (13) zwischen einem inneren Ring (5) und einem äußeren Ring (6) angeordnet sind, wobei die Ringe (5, 6) miteinander über Stege (7, 8, 9, 32) verbunden sin) in jeweiligen Reihen (10, 11, 12) umfangsmäßig verteilt angeordnet sind, wobei die Reihen (10, 11, 12) im Bezug zum Außenradius, zum mittleren Radius und zum Innenradius angeordnet sind, derart, dass die Belüftungskanäle (13) zwischen den Ringen (5, 6) und den Stegen (7, 8, 9) gebildet sind und sich radial erstrecken, dass der Bremsring (3) aus Gusseisen einen Vorsprungsbereich aus einer Vielzahl von Verlängerungen (31) aufweist, die von mehreren, die Ringe (5, 6) verbindenden Stegen (32), die in der im Bereich des Innenradius angeordneten Reihe (12) angeordnet sind, abstehen, und...

Bremsscheibenanordnung

Wheel brake for vehicle, particularly for passenger car, has annular body which is firmly arranged at vehicle wheel, where brake disk is firmly connected with annular body in circumferential direction

The wheel brake (1) has an annular body (3) which is firmly arranged at a vehicle wheel (2). A brake disk (4) is firmly connected with the annular body in the circumferential direction. The vehicle wheel is fixed at a hub (5) which is supported at a wheel carrier (6). A disk brake caliper is fixed at the wheel carrier and encompasses the brake disk with two brake coverings from radially inwards, where the brake coverings are opposite to each other.

Radlagerung einer angetriebenen Starrachse

Radlagerung einer angetriebenen Starrachse, – mit einer Antriebswelle (30), – mit einer Wälzlagereinheit (10), die mindestens einen Innen- (12, 22) und mindestens einen Außenring (11) umfasst, wobei ein zur Außenseite des Fahrzeuges orientierter Innenring (12) mit einem in diese Richtung ausgerichteten Stirnflansch (17) ausgebildet ist und zumindest auf einem Teilbereich seiner Länge ein Nabenprofil (19) einer Wellen-Naben-Verbindung (19, 34) aufweist, das mit einem auf der Antriebswelle (30) angeordneten komplementären Profil (34) in Verbindung steht, – mit einem am Fahrzeugaufbau drehstarr gelagerten Achskörper (60), der die Antriebswelle (30) zumindest auf einem Teilbereich ihrer Länge radial umgibt und der einen Außenring (11) der Wälzlagereinheit (10) bildet oder aufnimmt, – mit einem Radflansch (45), der mindestens ein Antriebsrad aufnimmt und – mit einer Bremsscheibe (40), die einen Reibring (52) und einen Bremsscheibentopf (42) umfasst, – wobei die Bremsscheibe (40) zusammen mit ...

Improvements in or relating to disc brakes

... 713,623. Disc brakes. HILGER, O. and BUSCH, W., [trading as BERGISCHE STAHLINDUSTRIE]. Dec. 5, 1952 [Dec. 7, 1951; March 1, 1952], No. 30911/52. Class 103(1) [Also in Group XXII] A disc brake has discs d, which are preferably of cast iron or steel, having between them cooling ribs b of a light metal or alloy which are wholly or partly secured to the discs by a method of compound casting such as the Al-Fin process whereby the steel or iron part is wholly immersed in a melt of aluminium until a layer of FeAl 3 of about 0.02 to .03 mm. is formed, the part provided with the layer then being set in a sand mould and a part of aluminium or aluminium alloy cast thereon. As shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3, the cooling ribs b are cast on to the two separate brake discs d which are secured to the hub e by bolts i. Strengthening ribs a link the two castings. In a second arrangement in which the two brake discs are integral with the hub, cooling ribs b, as shown in Fig. 6, are formed on a single casting having ...

ROTORS OF DISC BRAKES

... 1333561 Mounting brake discs on shafts; brake discs GIRLING Ltd 11 Jan 1971 [13 Jan 1970] 1514/70 Headings F2E and F2U An annular rotor 12 for a disc broke (e.g. with braking surfaces 14 and vanes 15 for air cooling) is connected (e.g. by bolts 19) at spaced locations 18 to a hollow part 16 (e.g. of top hat shape having holes 17 for attachment to a shaft) arranged between the locations (e.g. by having axially extending flutes 20 or ribs) to flex so that the locations can move apart due to thermal expansion of the rotor 12.

Improvements in or relating to brakes

... 542,762. Disc brakes. BUDD WHEEL CO. Feb. 20, 1940, Nos. 3226/40 [Convention date, March 17, 1939], 3227/40 and 3228/40 [Convention dates, May 31, 1939]. Addition to 520,928. [Class 103 (i)] Modified annular brake discs of the kind described in the parent Specification comprise in one form Figs. 2, 3 a flange 7 adapted to be bolted through holes 31 to a vehicle wheel hub or axle and on which is cast the disc proper comprising a pair of rings 19, 20 connected by radial braces 21. A series of relatively thin radial vanes 25 disposed between successive braces extends inwardly from each ring towards the other and are of tapering width radially inwards as shown by the inner edges 28 thereof so that the total unobstructed cross-sectional area for the outward radial flow of air effected by the braces is substantially constant. Air passing through radial slots 18 in the flange 7 passes over the braking surface 10 which is relatively close to the wheel to effectively cool that surface. Heat is also ...

Flexible hub for mounting a brake disc on a wheel

A bell-shaped, flexible hub 3 is provided with a radially outwardly turned flange 8 for securing the hub to the wheel 2 by bolts 9 and a bight portion 7 having its outer periphery secured to web 5 of brake disc 1, the bight portion 7 being provided with a plurality of equiangularly spaced, axially disposed openings 12 (or 14) through which access may be had to bolts 9. As shown, the openings 12 are formed between adjacent pairs of segments 6 of the hub 3 - in Figures 3, 4 they are formed by holes (14) in a continuous said bight portion. ...

BRAKE DISC ASSEMBLY

A brake disc assembly with fasteners for securing the disc to a wheel, together with spacers associated with the fasteners for allowing the disc limited axial play relative to the wheel, there being a holder on the disc having surfaces between which the spacers are gripped.

Disc brakes

A disc (1) for a vehicle disc brake comprises two arcuate components (5, 6) which are coupled together at adjacent ends by fasteners passed through superimposed openings in overlapping step-like abutments (18, 19). Each fastener comprises a tubular device (21), suitably a dowel or roll pin, which fits tightly in a radial bore (20) defined by the openings, in combination with a bolt (28) for clamping the abutments (18, 19) into mating engagement. ...

BRAKE DISC ASSEMBLY

DISCS

VEHICLE DISC BRAKES

DISC FOR A DISC BRAKE

... 1486660 Mounting brake discs PONT-AMOUSSON SA 7 Oct 1975 [11 Oct 1974] 40963/75 Heading F2U A pair of brake discs 2, 3 formed of segments and interconnected by radial ribs 4 are mounted to permit their radial expansion on a hub 10 by means of a member 8 which is secured to each of the segments and provided with a flange 9 and screws 14 for connecting it to an axially-projecting flexible portion 11 of the hub. The segments may be bolted together. The flexible portion 11 of the steel hub flexes when the cast iron discs 2, 3 expand when heated through braking.

Wheel hub

DISC BRAKES FOR VEHICLES

BRAKE DISCS

... 1528114 Mounting brake discs on hubs AISIN SEIKI KK 11 Feb 1977 [19 Feb 1976] 05692/77 Heading F2U A brake disc comprises an annular disc member 1 and a hub mounting 2 keyed to the die member 1 to resist relative rotational movement between the disc member 1 and the hub mounting 2, the hub mounting 2 having a flange 9 overlying one face of the disc member 1 and one or more integral flange portions 10 overlying the other face of the disc member 1 to prevent relative axial movement between the hub mounting 2 and the disc member. The hub mounting 2 may be keyed to the disc member 1 by radial projections of semicircular section (Figs. 1-3) or generally rectangular section (Figs. 4, 5, not shown) on mounting 2 received in axial grooves in member 1, or by axial projections 11 received in apertures 12 in disc member 1 (Figs. 6, 7 and 8, 9 and 10, 11).

Improvements with the disc brakes.

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

BRAKE DISK ARRANGEMENT.

DISC BRAKE FOR A HEAVY LOAD MOTOR VEHICLE AND SUCH A DISC BRAKE CONTAINING VEHICLE

WHEEL HUB FLANGE AND WHEEL HUB WITH SUCH

BRAKE DISK, IN PARTICULAR FOR A RAIL-MOUNTED VEHICLE

DISK FOR AN AIR-COOLED DISC BRAKE

DISK FOR A DISC BRAKE

RADSATZ FUR SCHIENENFAHRZEUGE MIT BREMSSCHEIBEN

BRAKE DISK

BRAKE DISK

LIAISON VEHICLE TO THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BRAKE LIGHTS AND A HUB AS WELL AS ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

RADIAL DOPPELSPANNHULSE FOR THE CONNECTION OF A BRAKE DISK PART WITH A HUB AND/OR A WHEEL PART OF A BRAKE DISK FUR DISC BRAKES

DISC BRAKE, IN PARTICULAR FUR OF RAIL-MOUNTED VEHICLES

BRAKE DISK HUB ARRANGEMENT WITH RELOCATABLE BRAKE DISK

Schienenrad mit Radbremsscheibe

The invention relates to a rail wheel having a wheel-mounted brake disk (6) which by multiple fastening elements (5) distributed across the wheel circumference is fastened to the wheel body (2) of the rail wheel and in this fastening region is seated against the wheel body. To reduce stress on the fastening elements (5) after braking has been initiated, the invention provides for the wheel-mounted brake disk (6) in the cold state to be seated against the wheel body in at least one radial area radially outside the fastening region, and in the region radially within the fastening region to be spaced apart from the wheel body.

REIBBELAG

GETEILTE BREMSSCHEIBE FUR SCHEIBENBREMSEN

DISC BRAKE.

OH BRAKE DISK FOR RAIL-MOUNTED VEHICLES.

OXIDATION-PROTECTED BRAKE DISK

HUB FOR A DISC BRAKE

RADIAL DOPPELSPANNHULSE FOR THE CONNECTION OF A BRAKE DISK PART WITH A HUB AND/OR A WHEEL PART OF A BRAKE DISK FUR DISC BRAKES

DIVIDED BRAKE DISK FUR DISC BRAKES

BRAKE DISK

VENTILATED DISK FOR DISC BRAKE

BRAKE DISK

WHEEL HUB

BRAKE DISK FOR DISC BRAKES

Composite casting disk for disc brakes

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

DISC BRAKE AND SPACER ELEMENT

Wheel hub and brake disc arrangement for heavy vehicles

Disc brake caliper location on a trailing-link suspension fork

The present disclosure relates to the location of a disc brake caliper mounted to a trailing-link suspension fork. In one aspect, the disc brake caliper is attached to a sprung portion of the fork, hence adding zero mass and corresponding inertia to he un-sprung portion of the suspension system. Further, the disc brake caliper is positioned forward of the wheel axle and linkage member.

Brake disc mounting arrangement

An arrangement and method for mounting a brake disc to an axle hub of a vehicle is provided. The arrangement includes wedge-shaped holes at an radially inner region of the brake disc, corresponding wedge-shaped key inserts, a retaining device such as a retaining ring, and mounting devices such as bolts or studs and nuts that pass through the retaining ring and keys to bias the keys against the axle hub. The circumferential sides of the wedge shapes are aligned with radial lines extending from the rotation axis of the axle hub. This arrangement and method provides a simple, robust and easily installed brake disc mounting that minimizes heat transfer between the brake disc and the axle hub and accommodates thermal expansion of the brake disc and the axle hub to minimize thermal expansion-induced stresses to the brake disc.

MULTI-DISC BRAKE

Ventilated disc for disc brake

MULTI-DISC BRAKE

MULTI-DISC BRAKE

HEADGEAR-EARWEAR ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME

A headgear-earwear assembly (100) and a method of assembling the same. The headgear-earwear assembly can include an earwear(104) and a headgear (102) adapted to be coupled together. The earwear can include an elongated member(106), such as a cord, having a length, and an earpiece (108) coupled to the elongated member. The headgear can include a major surface (112) and a channel (120) oriented substantially along the major surface of the headgear. The channel can be configured to removably house at least a portion of the length of the elongated member. The method can include positioning at least a portion of the elongated member in the channel, such that at least a portion of the length of the elongated member is removably housed in the channel.

BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR MECHANICAL PRESSES

BRAKE DISC MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT

An arrangement and method for mounting a brake disc to an axle hub of a vehicle is provided. The arrangement includes wedge-shaped holes at an radially inner region of the brake disc, corresponding wedge-shaped key inserts, a retaining device such as a retaining ring, and mounting devices such as bolts or studs and nuts that pass through the retaining ring and keys to bias the keys against the axle hub. The circumferential sides of the wedge shapes are aligned with radial lines extending from the rotation axis of the axle hub. This arrangement and method provides a simple, robust and easily installed brake disc mounting that minimizes heat transfer between the brake disc and the axle hub and accommodates thermal expansion of the brake disc and the axle hub to minimize thermal expansion-induced stresses to the brake disc.

MULTI-PIECE ROTOR FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRIC WHEEL END DRIVE MOTOR

A brake disc arrangement to be located at an end of an axle of a vehicle driven by an electric motor includes a rotor assembly having multiple rotor assembly pieces joined together with fasteners, as well as an adaptor. The pieces mentioned include rotor sections defining an engagement portion having surfaces to be contacted by friction pads. The rotor assembly also includes an attachment base and an intermediate section, surrounding a rotor assembly axis of rotation, extending along the rotor assembly axis of rotation between the engagement portion and the attachment base. When assembled, the adaptor extends between a wheel hub base and the attachment base of the rotor assembly so that the rotor assembly is securable to the wheel hub. The adaptor defines an internal volume within which a housing for the electric motor and at least a portion of the wheel hub are receivable.

VEHICLE BRAKE ROTOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A method of making a vehicle brake rotor is provided, including manufacturing a friction ring with an opening, an annular flange projecting axially relative to a face of the friction ring, and a plurality of spaced lugs projecting radially from the flange. A hub is manufactured with a plurality of recesses integrally upon the friction ring. Next, the hub is manufactured or machined so that outermost ends of the lugs are visible from an exterior of the hub.

COMPOSITE REAR BRAKE DISC AND DRUM

A composite brake disc and drum assembly for a motor vehicle having a rear disc brake system and a parking brake system. The assembly includes a body of a first material having a mounting web, a skirt and a flange. The skirt extends from the perimeter of the mounting web and cooperates therewith to define a brake drum. The skirt has an inside surface which defines a cylindrical braking friction surface for engagement with the parking brake shoe. The flange extends outward from the skirt and at least one annular plate is supported by the flange so as to extend in a plane generally perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The plate includes a surface defining an annular braking friction surface for engagement with the disc brake pads.

DISC BRAKE SYSTEM

A disc brake system (10) comprises a hub (12), and a disc (14). The hub is mounted for rotation about a central rotational axis (22) and the disc is mounted on the hub to rotate therewith. The disc (14) is slidable on the hub (12) in a direction which is parallel to said central rotational axis (22). The system also comprises a plurality of resilient force applicators (34) which are mounted between the hub (12) and the disc (14), the force applicators (34) acting to apply radially-directed forces to the disc (14). The force applicators (34) are distributed circumferentially around the hub (12).

Entlastungsbremse an Fahrzeugen mit Betriebsbremse

Brake Disc and Method for Producing Such a Brake Disc

The invention relates to a brake disc ( 8 ) having a friction ring ( 10 ) made of a frictional pair ( 11 a, 11 b ) connected to each other by means of ribs ( 4 ), having a pot ( 9 ) and expansion elements ( 2 ) disposed radially to the pot ( 9 ), preferably at the outer circumference of the pot ( 9 ), and the ends thereof facing away from the pot ( 9 ) are connected to the friction ring ( 10 ). At least one expansion element ( 2 ) at least partially forms a rib ( 4 ) for connecting the friction pair ( 11 a, 11 b ). The invention further relates to a method for producing such a brake disc ( 8 ), wherein expansion elements ( 2 ) are connected by casting to a friction ring ( 10 ) and/or to a pot ( 9 ). The friction ring ( 10 ) and/or the pot ( 9 ) comprise at least one protective element after being connected, wherein the friction ring ( 10 ) and/or the pot ( 9 ) is cast in a single piece with the protective element.

Brake discs with bell

Discs for disc brakes arranged around a rotational axis, comprising: a braking band and a drum, said drum comprising an edge arranged radially outside a portion for connecting the drum to a hub, said drum further comprising a drum body connecting said edge to the braking band and being suitable to create an interspace between the drum and the hub accommodated therein, said edge delimiting at least one opening with communicates the interspace present between the drum body and the hub with the external of the drum, said opening being arranged radially outside said housing for the hub, and said openings delimited by walls having at least one section inclined with respect to the axial direction are provided. 120-. (canceled)21. A disc for disc brakes arranged around a rotational axis , comprising:a braking band extending around said rotational axis and forming two opposite braking surfaces suitable for cooperating with brake caliper pads, arranged astride said braking band;said disc defining an axial direction coincident or parallel to said rotational axis, a radial direction defining a radially external direction when moving away from said axial direction, as well as a radially internal direction when approaching said axial direction, as well as a circumferential direction orthogonal to said axial direction and said radial direction;said disc further comprising a drum;said drum comprising a connection flange, having a connection portion suitable for connecting the drum to a support hub onto which a rim of a vehicle wheel is connected;said connection portion of said connection flange comprising a surface facing the hub and an opposite surface facing the wheel rim;said surface facing the hub comprising a housing suitable for accommodating a portion of the hub;said drum further comprising an edge arranged radially outside said portion for connecting the drum to the hub;said edge being arranged radially outside said housing suitable for accommodating the hub;said drum ...

COMPOSITE DISC ROTOR

A composite disc rotor includes a disc main body, a coupling bracket and coupling units. Each of the coupling units includes a bobbin, a clip and a coupling bolt. A head part of the bobbin includes a torque receiving portion inserted in the notch and a projection projected in a circumferential direction from an end of the torque receiving portion. A pipe part of the bobbin is extended from the head part and is fitted in a coupling through hole of the disc main body. The clip includes a connecting portion between the torque receiving portion and the notch and a pressing portion extended from the connecting portion between the head part and the coupling bracket. The coupling bolt is inserted into each of through hole of the bobbin to fix the coupling bracket to the coupling unit. 1. A composite disc rotor comprising:a disc main body, having a ring shape, having a pair of friction surfaces which are opposite each other in an axial direction of the disc main body and to which pads are pushed upon braking, including a plurality of coupling portions at a plurality of circumferential positions of the disc main body, each of the coupling portions being disposed inner side in a radial direction of the disc main body and being formed with a coupling through hole;a coupling bracket, having a plurality of notches which are opened in an outer peripheral edge of the coupling bracket and disposed at the plurality of circumferential positions; anda plurality of coupling units, disposed at the plurality of circumferential positions, and each of which includes a bobbin including a head part and a pipe part, a clip and a coupling bolt, whereinthe head part includes a torque receiving portion inserted in each of the notches and a projection projected in a circumferential direction of the disc main body from an end of the torque receiving portion in the axial direction, the pipe part is extended from the head part and is fitted in the coupling through hole,each of the bobbins is formed ...

CONNECTION DEVICE BETWEEN FRICTION RING AND NAVE OF A BRAKE DISK

The invention relates to a connection device between a friction ring () and a support part () of a brake disk, with the friction ring () being connected by connecting members () to the friction ring (), with several connecting members (), which are disposed in spaced-apart relationship about the circumference of the support part () and connected with the support part (), projecting into recesses in a radially inner circumferential wall of the friction ring (), and with the bores () in the friction ring () and the connecting members () are configured conical, and with the conical bores () in the friction ring () expanding radially inwards and the conical connecting members () tapering radially outwards. In a method for constructing or producing the connection device, the bores () in the friction ring () and the connecting elements () are configured to be correspondingly conical. 18.-. (canceled)9. A connection device between a friction ring and a support part of a brake disk , said connection device comprising connecting members disposed in spaced-apart relationship about a circumference of the support part and connected with the support part , said connecting members projecting into bores provided in a radially inner circumferential wall of the friction ring , said bores in the friction ring and said connecting members being configured conical , with the bores in the friction ring having a conicity expanding radially inwards and the connecting members having a conicity tapering radially outwards.10. The connection device of claim 9 , wherein the conicity of the connecting members and the conicity of the bores in the friction ring are so configured that a clearance between the friction ring and the connecting members remains essentially the same when the connecting members and the bores are caused to expand as a result of changes in temperature in the friction ring and the connecting members during operation.11. The connection device of claim 9 , wherein the conicity ...

Brake Disk Assembly

A brake disk assembly includes a friction disk clamped between the supporting plate and the fixing plate. The friction disk is axially movable relative to the supporting plate and the fixing plate. The contact area between the friction disk and either one of the supporting plate and the fixing plate is increased to firmly connect the friction disk and the supporting plate and the fixing plate. 1. A brake disk assembly , comprising:an annular supporting plate having an external periphery defining a plurality of recessed teeth and at least one mounting hole;an annular fixing plate defining at least one mounting hole in an external periphery thereof;a friction disk coaxially sandwiched in between the supporting plate and the fixing plate, and having a central aperture defined by an internal circumference thereof and a plurality of internal teeth extending from the internal circumference for engagement with the recessed teeth of the supporting plate; wherein the supporting plate is overlapped with the friction disk with the external periphery thereof; andat least one fastener passing through the mounting holes of the supporting plate and the fixing plate to secure the supporting plate and the fixing plate together and to allow limited axial float of the internal teeth, along with other parts, of the friction disk in between the supporting plate and the fixing plate.2. The brake disk assembly of claim 1 , wherein the friction disk further includes an internal flange radially extending from an inner wall the internal circumference claim 1 , and the internal teeth extend from the internal flange;and the supporting plate is at least partly fitted in one side of the central aperture of the friction disk with the external periphery thereof in confronting relation to one side of the internal flange of the friction disk.3. The brake disk assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fixing plate is overlapped with the friction disk with the external periphery thereof in which the mounting ...

Composite Brake Disc

A composite brake disk for a motor vehicle includes a brake disk chamber and a related brake ring connected together by a joining process. In one joint area an internal brake ring tooth profile engages in a brake disk chamber tooth profile. The brake disk chamber tooth profile has brake disk chamber tooth faces in circular arc form, whereas the brake ring-tooth profile has brake ring tooth faces in the form of an involute. Due to the special version of the pairing of two different tooth formats a fixed, load-bearing connection can be achieved between the brake disk chamber and the brake ring. 15-. (canceled)6. A composite brake disk for a motor vehicle , comprising:a brake disk chamber; andat least one associated brake ring joined to the brake disk chamber by a joining process,wherein, in a joint area, an inside brake ring tooth profile engages with a brake disk chamber tooth profile, andwherein brake disk chamber tooth faces of the brake disk chamber-tooth profile and brake ring tooth faces of the inside brake ring tooth profile have different fits in the joint area.7. The composite brake disk according to claim 6 , wherein the brake disk chamber tooth faces of brake disk chamber tooth profile have a circular arc form claim 6 , and brake ring tooth faces of the inside brake ring tooth profile have an involute form.8. The composite brake disk according to claim 6 , wherein the brake disk chamber tooth profile and the inside brake ring tooth profile have tooth tips and tooth roots claim 6 , wherein a gap is arranged between the tooth tips and the tooth roots of the respective tooth profiles in all operating temperature ranges.9. The composite brake disk according to claim 6 , wherein the inside brake ring tooth profile or the brake disk chamber-tooth profile is subject to elastic-plastic deformation at least in an area of the respective tooth faces due to the joining process.10. The composite brake disk according to claim 6 , wherein the brake disk chamber has a ...

BRAKE DISK

Disclosed is a brake disk. The brake disk includes a friction part having a coupling aperture within a center thereof and a plurality of recessed portions repeatedly formed at a predetermined interval along an inner circumference of the coupling aperture, in which bevels protrude from inner surfaces of the recessed portions, respectively. The bevels are tapered along upper and lower sides thereof toward protruding centers. The brake disk also includes a hub having a plurality of protrusions inserted into and attached to the recessed portions when coupled to and received in the coupling aperture of the friction part via a cast-bonding method, along a circumference thereof. 1. A brake disk comprising:a friction part having a coupling aperture within a center thereof and having a plurality of recessed portions repeatedly formed at a predetermined interval along an inner circumference of the coupling aperture, in which bevels protrude inner surfaces of the recessed portions, respectively, the bevels tapered along upper and lower sides of the inner surfaces toward protruding centers thereof; anda hub having a plurality of protrusions inserted into and attached to the recessed portions when coupled to the coupling aperture of the friction part through a cast-bonding method, along a circumference thereof.2. The brake disk of claim 1 , wherein the tapered portions along the upper and lower sides of the bevels form an angle of not more than 10 degrees but greater than 0 degrees along the y axis claim 1 , respectively.3. The brake disk of claim 1 , wherein insertion portions protruding between the plurality of recessed portions are repeatedly formed along an inner circumference of the coupling aperture claim 1 , and terraces are formed on upper or lower surfaces of the protruding insertion portions.4. The brake disk of claim 3 , wherein the terraces have a height of not more than 1 mm but greater than 0 mm.5. The brake disk of claim 3 , wherein insertion portions protruding ...

Bicycle brake disc assembly

A bicycle brake disc assembly includes an inner disc, an outer annular disc and a plurality of joint assemblies. The outer annular disc encloses the inner disc. The outer annular disc has a plurality of attachment arms. The inner disc has a plurality of connecting arms. The joint assemblies connect the attachment arms and the connecting arms. Each joint member has a first joint member and a second joint member. The first joint member and the second joint member are riveted together. A buffer groove defined between the first joint member and the second joint member. Each attachment arm and each connecting arm are clipped within the buffer groove. Under this arrangement, the inner disc and the outer annular disc are movable in the buffer groove during baking.

KEYED BRAKE DISK ASSEMBLY

Friction disks, such as rotors and stators, including keyed wear liners are disclosed. The friction disks may include a core and a replaceable wear liner coupled to each side of the core. The wear liners may include a plurality of keys which engage key notches in the core. The key notches may prevent the wear liners from rotating with respect to the core in response to a shear force, such as a force applied during braking. 1. A stator comprising: a spine;', 'an inner core having a thickness greater than the spine;', 'a lug in the inner core; and', 'a key notch recessed into an outer portion of the inner core; and, 'a core comprisinga first wear liner coupled to the spine, the first wear liner comprising an annular ring and a stator key, wherein the stator key mates with the key notch in the inner core.2. The stator of claim 1 , further comprising a second wear liner coupled to the spine opposite the first wear liner.3. The stator of claim 2 , wherein a combined thickness of the first wear liner claim 2 , the spine claim 2 , and the second wear liner is greater than the thickness of the inner core.4. The stator of claim 1 , wherein the first wear liner comprises a coned disc shape.5. The stator of claim 1 , wherein the first wear liner is at least one of bonded to the core and riveted to the core.6. The stator of claim 1 , wherein the core comprises a first material claim 1 , the first wear liner comprises a second material claim 1 , and wherein the first material is different than the second material.7. The stator of claim 1 , wherein the stator key engages a core key in the inner core to prevent rotation of the first wear liner.8. The stator of claim 1 , wherein the first wear liner comprises a first remanufactured wear liner bonded to a second remanufactured wear liner.9. A rotor comprising:a core comprising a spine and a plurality of lugs, wherein at least one lug comprises a recessed key notch; anda wear liner comprising an annular ring having a wear surface and ...

FLOATING ROTOR DISC/HUB WITH RETENTION RING FASTENER

A floating disc brake assembly having a disc brake rotor secured to a hub with a retention ring structured and arranged to fit within retention ring flanges of a plurality of rotor mounting tabs extending from the hub. A method of uniformly transferring braking forces from a rotor of a brake assembly about a hub of the brake assembly and a kit of parts are also provided. 1. A floating disc brake assembly , comprising:a disc brake rotor comprising an inner circumferential aperture having a plurality of rotor tabs spaced about the aperture;a hub comprising a cylindrical axial body having axially opposed first and second ends, a rotor mounting flange extending radially at or near the first end of the axial body, a plurality of rotor mounting tabs, at least some of which having retention ring flanges, the plurality of rotor mounting tabs spaced about the rotor mounting flange and forming slots interspersed therebetween, the slots structured and arranged for receiving the rotor tabs; andat least one retention ring for securing the rotor tabs between the rotor mounting tabs and the rotor mounting flange, the retention ring structured and arranged to fit within the retention ring flanges of the plurality of rotor mounting tabs.2. The floating disc brake assembly of claim 1 , further comprising landings extending across at least some of said slots between said rotor mounting tabs claim 1 , such that when engaged with said retention ring flanges claim 1 , said retention ring and said landings axially retain said rotor tabs in said slots.3. The floating disc brake assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rotor tabs and the rotor mounting tabs are substantially coplanar when the rotor is mounted on the hub.4. The floating disc brake assembly of claim 1 , wherein neither the rotor tabs nor the rotor mounting tabs have apertures or through holes.5. The floating disc brake assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retention ring flanges extend axially through slots defined between the plurality ...

BRAKE DISK

A brake disk includes: a disk portion, having a first side face and a second side face facing opposite to the first side face, the first side face being for being assembled with a wheel and facing the wheel, the disk portion including an inner annular member and an outer annular member, the inner annular member being circumferentially formed with a first assembling mechanism, the outer annular member having a second assembling mechanism, the first assembling mechanism and the second assembling mechanism being correspondingly connected with each other; at least two connecting assemblies, being connected with the first assembling mechanism and the second assembling mechanism respectively, each connecting assembly including a helical spring, the helical spring being on the first side face and abutting against between the connecting assembly and the first side face. 1. A brake disk , including:a disk portion, having a first side face and a second side face facing opposite to the first side face, the first side face for being assembled with a wheel and facing the wheel, the disk portion including an inner annular member and an outer annular member, the inner annular member being circumferentially formed with a first assembling mechanism, the outer annular member having a second assembling mechanism, the first assembling mechanism and the second assembling mechanism being correspondingly connected with each other, the inner annular member and the outer annular member being axially movable relative to each other, the first assembling mechanism and the second assembling mechanism having substantially equal thicknesses; andat least two connecting assemblies, being connected with the first assembling mechanism and the second assembling mechanism respectively, each said connecting assembly including a helical spring, the helical spring being on the first side face and abutting against between the connecting assembly and the first side face, the helical spring is a conical coil ...

Brake Disc Ventilation Arrangement

An internally ventilated brake disc cooling air flow enhancement arrangement is provided. Between a radially inner region of a brake disc that includes brake disc-to-axle hub mounting elements and cooling vanes between the parallel friction rings of the brake disc there are provided cooling air flow-modifying features. The flow-modifying features are circumferentially arranged around the radially inner region and are sized, shaped and positioned in a manner that deflects cooling air entering the internally ventilated brake disc in the radially inner region toward the entrances of cooling channels between the vanes to increase cooling air mass flow and thereby increase heat transfer an removal from the brake disc.

BRAKE DISC FOR A BICYCLE

A brake disc for a bicycle comprising a first component made of a first material and having a braking track configured to cooperate with brake pads. A second component is made of a second material and having (i) a radially inner annular portion for coupling with a hub of a bicycle wheel and (ii) a plurality of radially outer portions for connecting to said first component at a respective plurality of connection portions of said first component. The first component further comprises a radially inner annular portion connected to said braking track, and the brake disc comprises axial locking members active on the radially inner annular portions of the first and of the second component to keep said radially inner annular portions of the first (30) and of the second component under mutual pressure. 1. A brake disc for a bicycle comprising:a first component made of a first material and having a braking track configured to cooperate with brake pads;a second component made of a second material and having (i) a radially inner annular portion for coupling with a hub of a wheel of the bicycle and (ii) a plurality of radially outer portions for connecting to said first component at a respective plurality of connection portions of said first component;wherein said first component further comprises a radially inner annular portion connected to said braking track, and in that it comprises axial locking members active on the radially inner annular portions of the first and second component to keep said radially inner annular portions of the first and of the second component under reciprocal pressure.2. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein said radially inner annular portion of said first component is connected to said braking track through a plurality of connection arms distinct from said plurality of connection portions.3. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein said axial locking members are further configured to axially constrain said radially inner annular ...

BRAKE DISC FOR A BICYCLE

A brake disc having a first component made of a first material, a braking track configured to cooperate with brake pads, and a second component made of a second material and having (i) a radially inner annular portion for coupling with a hub of a bicycle wheel and (ii) a plurality of radially outer portions for connecting to said first component at a respective plurality of connection portions of said first component. The first component comprises a plurality of connection arms that extend from said braking track towards said predetermined rotation axis (X) and that are distinct from said plurality of connection portions, wherein at least one of said connection arms of said first component and at least one of said radially outer connection portions of said second component are coupled together through at least one shape coupling. 1. A brake disc for a bicycle having a predetermined rotation axis (X) , the brake disc comprising:a first component made of a first material and having a braking track configured to cooperate with brake pads;a second component made of a second material and having (i) a radially inner annular portion for coupling with a hub of a wheel of the bicycle and (ii) a plurality of radially outer portions for connecting to said first component at a respective plurality of connection portions of said first component;wherein said first component comprises a plurality of connection arms that extend from said braking track towards said predetermined rotation axis (X) and that are distinct from said plurality of connection portions, wherein at least one of said connection arms of said first component and at least one of said radially outer connection portions of said second component are coupled together through at least one shape coupling.2. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one shape coupling comprises at least one housing seat made on one from said at least one connection arm and said at least one radially outer connection ...

Brake Disc Assembly for a Disc Brake of a Motor Vehicle, and Method

A brake disc assembly includes a friction ring made of a first material and a brake disc chamber made of a second material and which is secured to the friction ring. The brake disc chamber has a first connection ring with multiple first radial openings, and the friction ring has a second connection ring with multiple second radial openings. The connection rings are coaxial such that at least some of the first and second radial openings are flush with one another. A fixing pin lies in at least some of the flush radial openings to connect the connection rings. The first connection ring has at least one wall element with at least one additional radial opening paired with the circumference of the first connection ring such that the additional radial opening is flush with one of the first radial openings. The fixing pin also lies in the additional radial opening. 1. A brake disk assembly for a disk brake of a motor vehicle , comprising:a friction ring formed of a first material, the friction ring having a second connector ring defining a plurality of second radial openings;a brake disk chamber formed of a second material, the brake disk chamber having a first connector ring at a first end side at which the brake disk chamber is fastened to the friction ring, the first connector ring defining a plurality of first radial openings, the first and second connector rings being disposed so as to be mutually coaxial in such a manner that at least some of the plurality of first radial openings and some of the plurality of second radial openings are mutually aligned; andfixing pins configured for form-fitting mutual connection of the first and second connector rings arranged in at least some of the mutually aligned radial openings,wherein the first connector ring has at least one wall element which defines at least one further radial opening and is assigned to a circumference of the first connector ring in such a manner that the a respective one of the at least one further radial ...

BRAKE DISC ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE

The brake disc arrangement () comprises a brake disc () which extends annularly about an axially extending central axis and defines an inwardly facing circumference comprising a splined portion for transferring torques between the brake disc () and a corresponding hub, when the brake disc arrangement () is mounted to the hub. The brake disc arrangement further comprises a spring assembly () adapted to be axially connected to the corresponding hub. The inwardly facing circumference of the brake disc () comprises one or more cavities (), each cavity () being defined by axially opposing lateral walls (). The spring assembly () is partially contained in said one or more cavities (), such that a portion of the spring assembly () may abut each one out of the axially opposing lateral walls ().

ASSEMBLY CONNECTION FLANGE AND BRAKE DISC

An assembly comprises a flange and a disc, wherein the disc has a brake band and a drum, said drum having an outer drum surface, said drum being suitable for receiving a bearing inside said drum, said disc being arranged between the bearing and said flange, and wherein the flange comprises an inner ring coupled with the disc and an outer ring able to be coupled with a wheel rim, said flange also comprising an intermediate portion having flange through openings defined by an opening edge, said opening edge comprises a radially most inner edge portion, wherein at least one portion of the outer surface of the drum of the disc is arranged radially outside of the edge portion of the flange opening arranged most radially inside. 2. Assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said drum opening is a plurality of drum openings claim 1 , for example a plurality of drum openings distributed circumferentially around said axis claim 1 , and/or whereinsaid drum opening is joined to a drum duct having at least one wall inclined with respect to the axis, said inclined wall being the radially outer wall with respect to the axis of the disc, and/or whereinsaid duct is annular in shape, for example coaxial to said axis, and/or wherein said at least one drum opening is defined by opening walls that, in their radially outer portions with respect to the axis of the disc, have at least one inclined section that defines a supply and joining duct arranged between the gap and the at least one opening, said duct radially widening creating a centrifugal action on the cooling fluid that from the gap is drawn towards the opening, and/or whereinsaid inclined section is a plurality of inclined sections having increasing inclination passing from the gap to the opening to form a channel that goes away from the rotation axis of the disc, and/or whereinthe walls defining said opening have at least one second wall section, or radially inner portion, having a direction parallel to the axial direction, and/ ...

WHEEL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DISK BRAKE

A wheel carrier assembly () of a machine for agricultural use, such as a tractor, has a drive axle () and steering wheels. The wheel carrier assembly () includes a constant-velocity joint () for the connection, upstream, of the wheel carrier assembly () to the transmission. The assembly includes, downstream, a rotation shaft () for the rotation of the wheel assembly. A disc brake device () controls the braking of the wheel assembly. A gear reducer (), connects to the wheel assembly and to the rotation shaft (). The disc brake device () is operationally connected to the rotation shaft () so that the braking action is applied directly on the rotation shaft, upstream of the gear reducer (). 1. Wheel carrier assembly of a vehicle for agricultural use , such as a tractor , wherein the vehicle has a drive comprising transmission and a steering axle connectable to the drive , wherein the wheel carrier assembly is connectable to the axle to support and control in movement a wheel assembly attached thereto on a wheel flange , wherein the wheel carrier assembly comprises:a constant-velocity joint connected, upstream, to the transmission, and comprising, downstream, a rotation shaft for the rotation of the wheel assembly;a disc brake device suitable to brake the wheel assembly;a gear reducer, connected to the wheel assembly and to the rotation shaft, suitable to vary the rotation speed of the rotation shaft;wherein the disc brake device comprises at least one brake disc and at least one brake calliper wherein the brake disc is operatively connected to the rotation shaft, upstream of the gear reducer, so that the braking action is applied directly to said shaft.2. Wheel carrier assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the brake disc is integrally attached to the rotation shaft.3. Wheel carrier assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the rotation shaft and the brake disc are constrained in rotation to each other by a lock.4. Wheel carrier assembly according to claim 3 , wherein ...

Brake Disc Mounting Arrangement

An arrangement for mounting a brake disc to an axle hub of a vehicle is provided. The arrangement includes mounting rings and may include bushing blocks interposed between an axle hub and a brake disc in a manner that permits transfer of braking forces from the brake disc to the axle hub while minimizing heat transfer from the disc to the hub. 1. A brake disc mounting arrangement , comprising:a brake disc;at least one mounting ring; anda plurality of fasteners; the brake disc is configured to be mounted onto an axle hub, the axle hub including a plurality of holes aligned parallel to an axis of rotation of the axle hub, the axle hub holes being circumferentially arranged about the axle hub and each of the plurality of axle hub holes being configured to receive one of the plurality of fasteners,', 'the brake disc includes a plurality of brake disc connection features aligned parallel to the axis of rotation of the brake disc, the plurality of brake disc connection features being circumferentially arranged about a radially inner region of the brake disc and each of the plurality of brake disc connection features including a mounting hole configured to receive one of the plurality of fasteners,', 'the at least one mounting ring includes a plurality of ring holes circumferentially arranged about the at least one mounting ring at locations corresponding to radial locations of the plurality of axle hub holes and the plurality of brake disc mounting holes,', 'when in an installed position the brake disc is circumferentially fixed relative to the axle hub by the plurality of fasteners passing through the ring holes of the at least one mounting ring into the plurality of axle hub holes and the plurality of brake disc mounting holes,', 'none of the plurality of fasteners passes through both one of the plurality of axle hub holes and one of the plurality of brake disc mounting holes,', 'each of the plurality of axle hub holes is located in a corresponding one of a plurality of ...

Brake Disc and Mounting Arrangement for a Brake Disc

A disc brake for a vehicle axle includes a brake rotor, a brake caliper that straddles the brake rotor, a wheel hub, and a plurality of brake rotor mounting elements that couple the brake rotor to the wheel hub. The brake rotor includes a friction ring portion and a rotor mounting portion radially inward of the friction ring portion. The rotor mounting portion is formed on a radially inner circumference of the brake rotor, and includes a plurality of splines extending radially inward toward an axis of rotation of the brake rotor and a radially inward extending axial motion limiting feature disposed between each adjacent pair of the plurality of splines. 1. A disc brake comprising:a brake rotor; and the brake rotor includes a friction ring portion and a rotor mounting portion radially inward of the friction ring portion, and', the splines extend radially inward closer to an axis of rotation of the brake rotor than each axial motion limiting feature,', 'the plurality of brake rotor mounting elements includes a plurality of mounting plates and a plurality of mounting fasteners that secure the plurality of mounting plates to a wheel hub of the vehicle axle,', 'each of the plurality of mounting plates has at least two projections,', 'each adjacent pair of the at least two mounting plate projections is arranged to straddle an associated one of the plurality of splines in a circumferential direction and cooperate with the axial motion limiting feature to limit axial motion of the brake rotor relative to the wheel hub,', 'the plurality of mounting plates are located on an outboard side of the brake rotor and on an inboard side of the brake rotor,', 'the axial motion limiting feature located between the outboard mounting plates of the plurality of mounting plates and the wheel hub,', 'the axial motion limiting feature is an abutment, and', 'the abutment includes a surface configured to cooperate with at least one of the mounting fasteners and bushings carried on the mounting ...

BRAKE DISK

A brake disk includes a friction ring, a brake disk hat and a securing ring. The friction ring has an inner side, on which a plurality of projections and intermediate spaces for connecting the friction ring to the brake disk hat are disposed. The brake disk hat has, on its outer side, intermediate spaces and projections which correspond with the projections and intermediate spaces of the friction ring and are shaped to engage in a positively locking manner into the projections and intermediate spaces of the friction ring, with the result that the friction ring is connected fixedly to the brake disk hat so as to rotate therewith. The securing ring secures the friction ring on the brake disk hat in the axial direction. The securing ring includes a number of spring elements which are spaced apart from one another in the circumferential direction of the securing ring. 1. A brake disk comprising:a friction ring, a brake disk hat and a securing ring,the friction ring having an inner side, on which a plurality of projections and intermediate spaces for connecting the friction ring to the brake disk hat are disposed,the brake disk hat having an outer side on which intermediate spaces and projections which correspond with the projections and intermediate spaces of the friction ring, and the intermediate spaces and projections of the brake disk hat are shaped in such a way that they engage in a positively locking manner into the projections and intermediate spaces of the friction ring, with the result that the friction ring is connected fixedly to the brake disk hat so as to rotate with the brake disk hat,the securing ring being configured to secure the friction ring on the brake disk hat in an axial direction,wherein the securing ring comprises a number of spring elements which are spaced apart from one another in a circumferential direction of the securing ring, the spring elements and at least some of the projections of the brake disk hat being configured in such a way ...

Brake Disc Mounting Arrangement

An arrangement and method for mounting a brake disc to an axle hub of a vehicle is provided. The arrangement includes wedge-shaped holes at an radially inner region of the brake disc, corresponding wedge-shaped key inserts, a retaining device such as a retaining ring, and mounting devices such as bolts or studs and nuts that pass through the retaining ring and keys to bias the keys against the axle hub. The circumferential sides of the wedge shapes are aligned with radial lines extending from the rotation axis of the axle hub. This arrangement and method provides a simple, robust and easily installed brake disc mounting that minimizes heat transfer between the brake disc and the axle hub and accommodates thermal expansion of the brake disc and the axle hub to minimize thermal expansion-induced stresses to the brake disc. 1. A brake disc mounting arrangement , comprising:an axle hub having a rotation axis and at least one of hub-mounted fasteners and fastener-receiving apertures;a brake disc mounting adapter configured to cooperate with the at least one of hub-mounted fasteners and fastener-receiving apertures to locate the brake disc mounting adapter on the axle hub, the brake disc mounting adapter including a plurality of wedge-shaped brake disc mounting keys;a brake disc having a plurality of wedge-shaped slots circumferentially around a radially inner region of the brake disc, the wedge-shaped slots being configured to be received on corresponding ones of the brake disc mounting adapter keys when the brake disc is in an installed position on the axle hub;a brake disc retainer; andretaining fasteners configured to cooperate with the brake disc retainer and at least one of the brake disc mounting adapter and the at least one of hub-mounted fasteners and fastener-receiving apertures to axially retain the brake disc on the brake disc mounting adapter.2. The brake disc mounting arrangement of claim 1 , whereinthe brake disc mounting adapter is a key ring with the ...

Brake Disc Mounting Arrangement

An arrangement and method for mounting a brake disc to an axle hub of a vehicle is provided. The arrangement includes wedge-shaped holes at an radially inner region of the brake disc, corresponding wedge-shaped key inserts, a retaining device such as a retaining ring, and mounting devices such as bolts or studs and nuts that pass through the retaining ring and keys to bias the keys against the axle hub. The circumferential sides of the wedge shapes are aligned with radial lines extending from the rotation axis of the axle hub. This arrangement and method provides a simple, robust and easily installed brake disc mounting that minimizes heat transfer between the brake disc and the axle hub and accommodates thermal expansion of the brake disc and the axle hub to minimize thermal expansion-induced stresses to the brake disc. 1. A powdered metal brake disc mounting adapter , comprising:a plurality of wedge-shafted brake disc mounting keys; anda plurality of inter-key webs, each web extending between adjacent pairs of the plurality of wedge-shaped brake disc mounting keys, the plurality of brake disc mounting keys and the plurality of inter-key webs ate arranged a ring,', 'the plurality of brake disc mounting keys and the plurality of inter-key webs are formed in one piece from a sintered powdered metal., 'wherein'}2. The powdered metal brake disc mounting adapter of claim 1 , whereinthe sintered powdered metal has a first portion with a material density that is different from a material density in second portion.3. The powdered metal brake disc mounting adapter of claim 2 , whereinthe material density of the sintered powdered metal in the first portion is higher than the material density in the second portion.4. The powdered metal brake disc mounting adapter of claim 3 , whereinthe first portion of the sintered powdered metal is located at a circumferentially lateral side of at least one of the plurality of wedge-shaped brake disc mounting keys.5. The powdered metal ...

Brake Disc Mounting Arrangement

An arrangement and method for mounting a brake disc to an axle hub of a vehicle is provided. The arrangement includes wedge-shaped holes at an radially inner region of the brake disc, corresponding wedge-shaped key inserts, a retaining device such as a retaining ring, and mounting devices such as bolts or studs and nuts that pass through the retaining ring and keys to bias the keys against the axle hub. The circumferential sides of the wedge shapes are aligned with radial lines extending from the rotation axis of the axle hub. This arrangement and method provides a simple, robust and easily installed brake disc mounting that minimizes heat transfer between the brake disc and the axle hub and accommodates thermal expansion of the brake disc and the axle hub to minimize thermal expansion-induced stresses to the brake disc.

Brake Disc Mounting Arrangement

An arrangement and method for mounting a brake disc to on axle hub of a vehicle is provided. The arrangement includes wedge-shaped holes at an radially inner region of the brake disc, corresponding wedge-shaped key inserts, a retaining device such as a retaining ring, and mounting devices such as bolts or studs and nuts that pass through the retaining ring and keys to bias the keys against the axle hub. The circumferential sides of the wedge shapes are aligned with radial lines extending from the rotation axis of the axle hub. This arrangement and method provides a simple, robust and easily installed brake disc mounting that minimizes heat transfer between the brake disc and the axle hub and accommodates thermal expansion of the brake disc and the axle hull to minimize thermal ex pans ion-induced stresses to the brake disc. 1. A brake disc mounting adapter , comprising:plurality of wedge-shaped brake disc mounting keys; anda plurality of inter-key webs, each web extending between adjacent pairs of the plurality of wedge-shaped brake disc mounting keys, the plurality of brake disc mounting keys and the plurality of inter-key webs are arranged a ring, and', 'the plurality of brake disc mounting keys have circumferentially lateral sides arranged at angles relative to radii extending from a rotation axis of the mounting adapter., 'wherein'}2. The brake disc mounting adapter of claim 1 , wherein:an axial thickness of the plurality of inter-key webs is less than an axial thickness of the plurality of brake disc mounting keys.3. The brake disc mounting adapter of claim 2 , wherein:circumferentially lateral faces of the plurality of keys are aligned substantially parallel to radii extending outward from a rotation axis of the ring.4. The brake disc mounting adapter of claim 3 , wherein:the circumferentially lateral faces are arranged at an angle relative to the radii of 12° to 20°.5. The brake disc mourning adapter of claim 5 , whereinthe angle is 16° to 18°.6. A brake disc ...

Brake Disc Mounting Arrangement

An arrangement and method for mounting a brake disc to an axle hub of a vehicle is provided. The arrangement includes wedge-shaped holes at an radially inner region of the brake disc, corresponding wedge-shaped key inserts, a retaining device such as a retaining ring, and mounting devices such as bolts or studs and nuts that pass through the retaining ring and keys to bias the keys against the axle hub. The circumferential sides of the wedge shapes are aligned with radial lines extending from the rotation axis of the axle hub. This arrangement and method provides a simple, robust and easily installed brake disc mounting that minimizes heat transfer between the brake disc and the axle hub and accommodates thermal expansion of the brake disc and the axle hub to minimize thermal expansion-induced stresses to the brake disc. 1. A method for mounting a brake disc on an axle hub , the axle hub having a rotation axis and at least one of hub-mounted fasteners and fastener-receiving apertures , comprising the acts of:locating a brake disc mounting adapter on the axle hub, the brake disc mounting adapter having a plurality of wedge-shaped brake disc mounting keys;fixing the brake disc mounting adapter to the axle hub with fasteners configured to cooperate with the at least one of hub-mounted fasteners and fastener-receiving apertures;locating a brake disc on the brake disc mounting adapter, the brake disc having a plurality of wedge-shaped slots circumferentially around a radially inner region of the brake disc, the wedge-shaped slots being configured to be received on corresponding ones of the brake disc mounting adapter keys when the brake disc is in an installed position on the axle hub;locating a brake disc retainer over the plurality of wedge-shaped slots of the brake disc; andfixing the brake disc retainer on the brake disc mounting adapter with a plurality of retaining fasteners such that the brake disc is axially retained on the brake disc mounting adapter.2. The ...

AERODYNAMIC NOISE REDUCTION MEMBER, RAILROAD VEHICLE BRAKE DISK UNIT, RAILROAD VEHICLE DISK BRAKE, RAILROAD VEHICLE WHEEL, AND RAILROAD VEHICLE

An aerodynamic noise reduction member includes: a plate-like support portion sandwiched between a plurality of fins and of a brake disk and a rotating member of a railroad vehicle; and a plurality of protruding portions protruding from the support portion Each of the plurality of protruding portions is provided in such a manner that, in a state in which the support portion is sandwiched between the plurality of fins and and the rotating member each of the protruding portions partially occludes between the fastening fin and the anchoring fin adjacent to each other in a circumferential direction of the brake disk 1. An aerodynamic noise reduction member to be provided between a railroad vehicle brake disk and a disk-shaped rotating member rotated integrally with an axle of a railroad vehicle , the railroad vehicle brake disk including: an annular plate-like portion that has a sliding surface on a first side in a thickness direction; and a plurality of fins protruding from the plate-like portion toward a second side in the thickness direction , the plurality of fins being provided in a spaced apart manner in a circumferential direction of the plate-like portion , the aerodynamic noise reduction member comprising:a plate-like support portion to be sandwiched between the plurality of fins and the rotating member; anda plurality of protruding portions protruding from the support portion in a thickness direction of the support portion,wherein in a state in which the support portion is sandwiched between the plurality of fins and the rotating member, each of the plurality of protruding portions partially occludes between adjacent ones of the fins in the circumferential direction.2. The aerodynamic noise reduction member according to claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of fins include a fastening fin that has a first through hole into which a fastening member is to be inserted, andthe support portion has a second through hole that faces the first through hole in a state in which ...

Connection system between a braking band and a hat of a disc for a disc brake

A disc for a disc brake for automotive use comprises a hat provided with a plurality of hat seats, a braking band provided with a plurality of band seats, and a lug connection system.

BICYCLE DISC BRAKE ROTOR ASSEMBLY AND BICYCLE DISC BRAKE ROTOR

A bicycle disc brake rotor assembly comprises a hub axle, a hub shell, a disc brake rotor, and a positioning mechanism. The hub axle extends in an axial direction. The hub shell is configured to rotate around the hub axle. The disc brake rotor is configured to be adjustably attached to the hub shell in the axial direction. The positioning mechanism is configured to position the disc brake rotor in the axial direction at an adjusted position. 1. A bicycle disc brake rotor assembly comprising:a hub axle extending in an axial direction;a hub shell configured to rotate around the hub axle;a disc brake rotor configured to be adjustably attached to the hub shell in the axial direction; anda positioning mechanism configured to position the disc brake rotor in the axial direction at an adjusted position.2. The bicycle disc brake rotor assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe hub shell extends in the axial direction, the hub shell includes a first end portion having an outer serration portion provided on an outer circumferential surface of the first end portion,the disc brake rotor includes an inner serration portion defining an attachment opening, andthe inner serration portion of the disc brake rotor is configured to mesh with the outer serration portion of the hub shell such that the hub shell and the disc brake rotor are integrally rotatable in a circumferential direction of the disc brake rotor and are relatively movable in the axial direction.3. The bicycle disc brake rotor assembly according to claim 2 , whereinthe positioning mechanism includes an adjusting member configured to be attached to the first end portion of the hub shell.4. The bicycle disc brake rotor assembly according to claim 3 , whereinthe hub shell further includes a threaded hole at the first end portion, and a flange portion configured to contact the disc brake rotor, and', 'a tubular portion protruding from the flange portion in the axial direction and including an external thread configured to ...

CALIPER BRAKING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR HAVING A PLURALITY OF BRAKE DISK CLAMPING ZONES

A braking system for aircraft landing gear including a plurality of clamping zones for clamping a brake disk. The braking system comprises an actuator, a caliper, a rim rotatable about an axis of rotation, and the brake disk, which is floatingly mounted relative to the rim. The caliper comprises a stationary inner support, a movable intermediate support, and an outer support that is hinged relative to the inner support. Under action of the actuator, the movable intermediate support moves and causes the brake disk to move so that the brake disk is clamped between the intermediate support and the outer support, and then causes the outer support to tilt so that the brake disk is damped between the inner support and the outer support. 1. A braking system for wheeled aircraft landing gear , the braking system comprising:at least one actuator;at least one caliper provided with a plurality of supports, each support including at least one pad;a rim movable in rotation about an axis of rotation; anda brake disk floatingly mounted relative to the rim, the brake disk including constraining elements that co-operate with notches in the rim;wherein the at least one caliper comprises a stationary inner support, a movable intermediate support that is movable under the action of an actuator, and an outer support hinged relative to the inner support, the brake disk being arranged firstly between the intermediate support and the cuter support, and secondly between the Inner support and the outer support, at least one pad being positioned between each support and the brake disk, such that under action of the actuator, the movable intermediate support moves and begins by causing a first movement of the brake disk so that the brake disk is clamped by means of the pads between the intermediate support and the outer support, and then continues to cause a second movement of the outer support so that the brake disk is clamped by means of the pads between the inner support and the outer ...

VEHICLE BRAKE ROTOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A method of making a vehicle brake rotor is provided, including manufacturing a friction ring with an opening, an annular flange projecting axially relative to a face of the friction ring, and a plurality of spaced lugs projecting radially from the flange. A hub is manufactured with a plurality of recesses integrally upon the friction ring. Next, the hub is manufactured or machined so that outermost ends of the lugs are visible from an exterior of the hub. 1. A method of making a vehicle brake rotor , comprising:manufacturing a friction ring with an opening, an annular flange projecting axially relative to a face of the friction ring, and a plurality of spaced lugs projecting radially from the flange;manufacturing a hub with a plurality of recesses integrally upon said friction ring; andmanufacturing said hub so that said outermost ends of the lugs are visible from an exterior of said hub.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the friction ring is made of gray iron.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lugs of the friction ring are concentric with the recesses on the hub claim 1 , and are spaced equidistantly.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the flange defines the opening.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said lugs are generally cylindrical in shape and matingly engage with said recesses.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said hub is integrally joined to said friction ring by embed casting.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein said hub is provided with an endcap covering said opening.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the hub is made of aluminum.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein manufacturing said hub until said lugs are visible from an exterior of said hub occurs by machining said hub.10. A vehicle brake rotor claim 1 , comprising:a friction ring with an opening, an annular flange projecting axially relative to a face of the friction ring that defines the opening, and a plurality of spaced lugs projecting radially from the flange;a hub with a plurality of recesses ...

CONNECTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A BRAKE DISK TO A WHEEL HUB

A connection device for connecting a brake disk to a wheel hub, wherein the connection device is arrangeable at least in part in a recess of the wheel hub and is transferable into a fixed state in which the connection device interacts in a non-positive locking manner with the recess. 115.-. (canceled)16. A brake arrangement , comprising:a connection device is configured to be arranged at least in part in a recess of a wheel hub and that is transferable into a fixed state in which the connection device is configured to interact in a non-positive locking manner with the recess to connect a brake disk to the wheel hub, wherein the connection device includes a clamping nut, having an outer side that is configured as a truncated cone and/or is cone-shaped.17. The brake arrangement as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the brake arrangement includes the wheel hub claim 16 , and the recess in the wheel hub is free of undercuts claim 16 , and wherein the connection device is insertable into the recess in a basic state.18. The brake arrangement as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the wheel hub is free of threads.19. The brake arrangement as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the connection device comprises an adapter element configured for positive locking attachment of the brake disk to the connection device.20. The brake arrangement as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the adapter element comprises a sleeve-shaped primary region for insertion into the recess.21. The brake arrangement as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the recess is one of multiple recesses claim 16 , the connection device includes an adapter element with multiple primary regions claim 16 , and wherein the primary regions are each insertable into at least one of the recess.22. The brake arrangement as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the multiple primary regions are connected to one another by a ring-shaped or ring-segment-shaped carrier element.23. The brake arrangement as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the connection device ...

Disc brake

A disc brake, an axle assembly having a disc brake, and a method of assembly. The disc brake may include a first friction element and a second friction element. The first and second friction elements may have an effective contact area with a brake rotor of at least 10,000 mm2.

BRAKE DISK

The present invention is to provide a brake disk capable of enhancing the turning performance of a motorcycle by reducing the inertia, and preventing deposition on a braking portion by reducing a temperature variation of the braking portion. A brake disk is provided with a sliding disk , a hub disk , and a connection pin for connecting the disks and to each other at plural positions in the circumferential direction of the brake disk . An engaging convex portion projecting inwardly of the sliding disk is formed on the sliding disk at circumferential positions corresponding to the connection pins . An engaging concave portion for receiving the engaging convex portion is formed in the outer periphery of the hub disk . An insertion hole for the connection pin is formed in the engaging convex portion 1. A brake disk provided with an annular sliding disk including a sliding portion which comes into pressing contact with a brake pad , a hub disk disposed on an inner side of the sliding disk , and a connection pin which connects the sliding disk and the hub disk to each other at a plurality of positions in a circumferential direction of the brake disk , whereinan engaging convex portion projecting inwardly of the sliding disk is formed on the sliding disk at circumferential positions corresponding to the connection pins;an engaging concave portion for receiving the engaging convex portion is formed in an outer periphery of the hub disk,an insertion hole for the connection pin is formed in the engaging convex portion, anda restricting portion for restricting a relative movement between the sliding disk and the hub disk in an axial direction of the brake disk is formed on both ends of the connection pin.2. The brake disk according to claim 1 , whereinan elongated plate-shaped neck portion is formed on a base portion of the engaging convex portion,a head portion of a width larger than a width of the neck portion is formed on a distal end of the engaging convex portion,a ...

Brake disk for vehicle

Disclosed herein is a brake disk for a vehicle, including: a hat mounted on a shaft of a wheel and including a plurality of mounting apertures formed in a radial direction along a circumferential lip of the hat; a braking band having a shape enclosing an outer portion of the hat and including a plurality of sliding bores formed in the radial direction at positions corresponding to the plurality of mounting apertures along the circumferential lip of the hat; and a plurality of sliding pins each having one end portion mounted in the mounting aperture and the other end portion fitted into the sliding bore and to slide within the sliding bore in the radial direction.

Bicycle wheel hub and related hub assembly

A bicycle wheel hub for mounting a brake disc in relation to a spoke-holding flange. The hub has a connection portion with a first annular sector that is axially external with respect to the spoke-holding flange and a second annular sector that is axially external with respect to the first annular sector. A circumferential groove axially arranged between the first and the second annular sectors.

Brake Disc Arrangement for Disc Brakes

A brake disc arrangement for disc brakes comprising a friction ring, a mounting adapter for mounting the brake disc arrangement on a wheel hub, at least one connecting element for connecting the friction ring and the mounting adapter, and at least one contour having a friction ring-side and an adapter-side contour region, wherein the contour is shaped along a longitudinal axis by recesses in the friction ring and the mounting adapter running perpendicular to a rotational axis of the brake disc arrangement, wherein the connecting element may be brought from a first state where the connecting element is arranged inside the contour and a second state where the outer diameter of the connecting element is enlarged, such that the connecting element is connected to the friction ring-side and/or the adapter-side contour region by form fit and/or friction fit. 114.-. (canceled)15. A brake disc arrangement for disc brakes , comprising:a friction ring;a mounting adapter configured to mount the brake disc arrangement on a wheel hub;at least one connecting element configured to connect the friction ring and the mounting adapter; andat least one contour having a friction ring-side and an adapter-side contour region, wherein the at least one contour is shaped along a longitudinal axis by a recesses in the friction ring and the mounting adapter extending at least one of perpendicular and transverse to a rotational axis of the brake disc arrangement;wherein the connecting element may be brought from a first state into a second state by applying an inner pressure;wherein the connecting element in the first state is configured such that the connecting element may be arranged inside the contour;wherein at least sections of an outer diameter of the connecting element in the second state is enlarged relative to the first state in at least one of perpendicular and transverse to the longitudinal axis, such that the connecting element is connected to at least one of the friction ring-side ...

BICYCLE BRAKE DISC

The invention relates to a bicycle brake disc comprising a carrier having a connection portion configured for connection to a hub of a wheel of the bicycle rotatable about a rotation axis (X) and a plurality of coupling seats, a rotor comprising a radially outer braking track and a plurality of radially inner coupling seats that at least partially axially overlap the coupling seats of the carrier to define connection areas, wherein said rotor and said carrier are joined together by mechanical joints active in said connection areas. The constraint between at least one coupling seat of the rotor and a coupling seat of the carrier in a respective connection area has a degree of translational freedom. 1. A bicycle brake disc comprising:a carrier having a connection portion configured for connection to a hub of a wheel of the bicycle rotatable about a rotation axis (X) and a plurality of coupling seats;a rotor comprising a radially outer braking track and a plurality of radially inner coupling seats that at least partially axially overlap the coupling seats of the carrier to define connection areas;wherein the rotor and the carrier are joined together in said connection areas by fasteners; and,at least one coupling seat of the rotor and one coupling seat of the carrier are constrained in a respective one of connection areas with a degree of translational freedom.2. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein said rotor comprises at least one coupling arm that extends radially inwards from said braking track claim 1 , and at least one of said coupling seats of the rotor is arranged on a free end of said at least one coupling arm.3. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of connection areas equal to approximately half of the plurality of connection areas are constrained with a degree of translational freedom.4. The brake disc according to claim 3 , wherein connection areas among the plurality of connection areas constrained with a degree of ...

DISC BRAKE DISC WITH PARKING BRAKE CYLINDRICAL SURFACE

A disc brake disc with a parking brake cylindrical surface for cooperating with shoes of a parking brake comprises a braking band comprising opposite braking surfaces and a geometric connection portion of band connecting the braking band to a bell; the bell comprising a connection plate with a wheel hub and an annular geometric connection portion of bell for geometric connection of the bell to the geometric connection portion of band; the braking band and the bell being pieces separate from each other and geometrically coupled to each other by geometric connection portions of band and bell so as to transfer a braking action by a brake caliper on the opposite braking surfaces from the braking band to the bell and to the wheel hub; the bell comprising a geometric bell connection surface opposite to said braking band. The disc brake disc further comprises a parking ring comprising radially and internally an inner portion of ring, and radially and externally a geometric ring connection portion. 110-. (canceled)11. A disc brake disc with a parking brake cylindrical surface suitable for cooperating with shoes of a parking brake , wherein said disc brake disc comprises:a braking band comprising opposite braking surfaces and a geometric connection portion of band connecting the braking band to a bell;said bell comprising a connection plate with a wheel hub and an annular geometric connection portion of bell connecting the bell to the geometric connection portion of band;said braking band and said bell being separate pieces from each other and geometrically coupled to each other by said geometric connection portion of band and said geometric connection portion of bell so as to transfer a braking action exerted by a brake caliper on said opposite braking surfaces from said braking band to said bell and thus to said wheel hub;said bell comprising a bell connection surface opposite to said braking band;and whereinsaid disc brake disc further comprises a parking ring comprising ...

BRAKE DISCS

A brake disc for a high performance vehicle comprises a rotor formed of grey cast iron and comprising a friction ring annular about an axis of rotation and, coaxial with the friction ring a tubular flange extending axially from the friction ring to a free end and having a wall with a radially inner face and a radially outer face A hub formed of aluminium is cast over the flange to encapsulate at least a portion of the wall with which it has a shrink-fit connection. The encapsulated portion of the wall is made smooth (or otherwise formed with a varying radial dimension, or a screw thread) so as to permit differential thermal contraction, in an axial direction, of the hub relative to the flange as the hub solidifies and cools after its casting. By this means, retained stresses in the hub are minimised. 1. A method of controlling a process , comprising the steps of: A brake disc for a vehicle , which brake disc comprises:a rotor formed of a first material and comprising a friction ring annular about an axis of rotation and, coaxial with the friction ring, a tubular flange extending axially from the friction ring to a free end and having a wall with a radially inner face and a radially outer face; anda hub securable to a wheel or an axle of the vehicle for rotation therewith about the axis and being formed of a second material of a lower density, a lower melting point and a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than the first material;the hub being cast over the flange to encapsulate at least a portion of the wall and being a shrink fit thereupon;wherein the encapsulated portion of the wall is so configured and arranged as to permit differential thermal contraction, in an axial direction, of the hub relative to the flange as the hub solidifies and cools after its casting.2. A brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein the encapsulated portion of the wall is formed with axially extending teeth circumferentially spaced apart at the free end of the flange.3. A brake disc ...

DISC BRAKE AND COOLING CONTROLLER THEREOF, CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD, AND VEHICLE

A disc brake and a cooling controller, a control system and a control method, a brake disc of the disc brake includes a first basic plate and a second basic plate, jointed and forming a cavity. A fibrous body having a capillary structure is sandwiched between the first basic plate and the second basic plate, the fibrous body filling between the first basic plate and the second plate, and the fibrous body being formed in a ring shape and sleeves on an axle to receive cooling water from the axle and distribute the cooling water on inner walls of the first basic plate and the second basic plate. The cooling water is evenly distributed to prevent brake disc from fading under heat, and based on the disc brake, an additional automatic controlled cooling control system is provided to accurately control the amount of the cooling water, thereby saving water. 1. A disc brake , comprising a brake disc , wherein the brake disc comprises a first basic plate and a second basic plate , which are jointed and forming a cavity , wherein a fibrous body having a capillary structure is sandwiched between the first basic plate and the second basic plate and fills the space between the first basic plate and the second basic plate , and the fibrous body is formed in a ring shape and sleeves on an axle to receive cooling water from the axle and distribute the cooling water on inner walls of the first basic plate and the second basic plate.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The disc brake of claim 1 , wherein a spacing net is fixedly connected between the first basic plate and the second basic plate so as to fix the fibrous body in the brake disc.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. A cooling control system of a disc brake claim 1 , wherein the cooling control system comprises:a disc brake, wherein the brake disc comprises a first basic plate and a second basic plate, which are jointed and forming a cavity, and a fibrous body having a capillary structure is sandwiched between the first basic plate and the ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE SYSTEM

Disclosed herein is an electromagnetic brake system. The electromagnetic brake system includes a brake disc configured to be rotated together with a drive shaft of a drive motor configured to operate a vehicle wheel, an armature disc configured to be movable so as to be in close contact with or so as to be separated from one side of the brake disc, an elastic member configured to elastically press the armature disc to the one side of the brake disc to a direction in which the armature disc is in close contact with the brake disc, and an inductor configured to separate the armature disc from the brake disc by an electrical signal. The brake disc includes a tube portion mounted on the drive shaft, and a plate portion provided to extend in an outward direction of the tube portion to be opposite to the armature disc. The tube portion and the plate portion are provided as a single member in which the tube portion and the plate portion are integrally formed with each other. 1. An electromagnetic brake system comprising:a brake disc configured to be rotated together with a drive shaft of a drive motor configured to operate a vehicle wheel;an armature disc configured to be movable so as to be in close contact with or so as to be separated from one side of the brake disc;an elastic member configured to elastically press the armature disc to the one side of the brake disc to a direction in which the armature disc is in close contact with the brake disc; andan inductor configured to separate the armature disc from the brake disc by an electrical signal,wherein the brake disc comprisesa tube portion mounted on the drive shaft, and a plate portion provided to extend in an outward direction of the tube portion to be opposite to the armature disc,wherein the tube portion and the plate portion are provided as a single member in which the tube portion and the plate portion are integrally formed with each other.2. The electromagnetic brake system of claim 1 , whereinthe other side of ...

Hub-Rotor Adapter

A hub-rotor adapter for use with a disc brake assembly having an axle hub and rotor. The hub-rotor adapter may include an adapter body having a wall forming an annular opening at an inboard end thereof; the adapter body having an inboard flange shaped to be attached to the rotor, and an outboard flange shaped to be attached to the axle hub.

MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE ROTOR SPEED REDUCTION MECHANISM

A brake rotor speed reduction system is disclosed. The system includes a brake rotor having a rotor body and a ring gear of a planetary gear system. The system also includes a central axle, and a wheel plate coupled to a hub bearing, the hub bearing coupled to the axle and including a solar gear of the planetary gear system. The system also includes a plurality of planet gears, each planet gear rotatably coupled to a different gear shaft of a plurality of gear shafts and engaged with both the ring and solar gears. Rotation of the solar gear in a first direction drives the rotation of each planet gear about the gear shaft to which it is coupled in a second direction, in turn driving the ring gear to rotate in the first direction and causing the brake rotor to rotate slower than the wheel plate. 1. A brake rotor speed reduction system , comprising:a brake rotor having a rotor body comprising a ring gear of a planetary gear system;a central axle;a wheel plate coupled to a hub bearing comprising a solar gear of the planetary gear system, the hub bearing coupled to the axle; anda plurality of planet gears, each planet gear rotatably coupled to a different gear shaft of a plurality of gear shafts and engaged with both the ring gear and the solar gear;wherein rotation of the solar gear coupled to the wheel plate in a first direction drives the rotation of each planet gear about the gear shaft to which it is coupled in a second direction opposite the first direction which in turn drives the ring gear of the rotor body to rotate in the first direction and drives the brake rotor to rotate slower than the wheel plate.2. The brake rotor speed reduction system of claim 1 , further comprising an upright assembly claim 1 , wherein the axle and the plurality of gear shafts are fixedly coupled to the upright assembly.3. The brake rotor speed reduction system of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of gear shafts extend outward from a faceplate of the upright assembly claim 2 , the ...

ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND BRAKE

An electric motor assembly for a motor vehicle and brake has an engine cartridge with a stator connected to an engine casing. The engine cartridge also has a rotor connected to a wheel shaft. The assembly also has a disc of a disc brake connected to the wheel shaft. The assembly also has a disc brake caliper arranged astride the disc and connected to the engine casing. 19-. (canceled)10. An electric motor assembly for a motor vehicle and brake comprising:an engine cartridge comprising a stator connected to an engine casing;said engine cartridge further comprising a rotor connected to a wheel shaft;said assembly further comprising a disc of a brake disc connected to said wheel shaft;wherein said assembly further comprises a disc brake caliper positioned astride said disc and connected to said engine casing.11. The assembly according to claim 10 , whereinsaid wheel shaft forms an inner bearing fifth wheel; and/or whereinsaid inner bearing fifth wheel is joined to a fifth wheel bearing; and/or whereinsaid engine casing is keyed onto said bearing and/or whereinsaid wheel shaft is supported to rotate about said engine casing.12. The assembly according to claim 10 , whereinsaid assembly comprises a fork for a motor vehicle firmly attached to said engine casing; and/or whereinsaid assembly comprises a fork for a motor vehicle in one piece with said engine casing; and/or whereinsaid disc brake disc is placed parallel or coplanar with said fork of a motor vehicle and facing said engine cartridge; and/or whereinsaid disc brake disc is placed between said motor vehicle fork and said motor cartridge.13. The assembly according to wherein:the assembly comprises a first half-caliper firmly connected to, or in one piece with said fork or said engine casing;said assembly further comprising an associable opposite second half-caliper associated with said first half-caliper so as to place said caliper astride the brake disc.14. The assembly according to wherein:said engine casing ...

ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE

An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and an engine supported by the frame. The engine includes a crankshaft defining a second longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis. 1. An all-terrain vehicle including:a frame including longitudinally spaced-apart ends defining a first longitudinal axis;a plurality of wheels operably coupled to the frame;an engine supported by the frame, the engine including at least one cylinder and a crankshaft driven by the at least one cylinder, the crankshaft defining a second longitudinal axis, the second longitudinal axis being substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis; andwherein the engine includes a cross-sectional profile configured to be received within a perimeter defining trapezoid having a height of approximately 432 millimeters, an upper width of approximately 229 millimeters, and a lower width of approximately 432 millimeters.2. The all-terrain vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a transmission operably coupled to the engine and configured to transmit power to a front transmission shaft for driving a pair of front wheels in motion and to transmit power to a rear transmission shaft for driving a pair of rear wheels in motion claim 1 , the front transmission shaft laterally spaced from claim 1 , and extending parallel to claim 1 , the rear transmission shaft.3. The all-terrain vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the trapezoid defines a center portion supporting a straddle-type seat.4. The all-terrain vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a transmission operably coupled to the engine claim 1 , the transmission including a cross-sectional profile configured to be received within the perimeter defining trapezoid. The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/095,829, filed on Dec. 3, 2013 which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/272,377, filed on Nov. 17, 2008, now ...

DISC FOR DISC BRAKES

A brake band () is in a first material suitable for the braking action and has at least one extension () for coupling to a bell (), suitable for coupling the disc () to a hub of a vehicle; said coupling extension being a single piece with said brake band and forming a geometric coupling with said bell to transmit the braking action; said geometric coupling being obtained by fusion preferably of the bell on the brake band, said bell being in a second material, the first and second material having a different melting point; said geometric coupling having, circumferentially spaced, first teeth, that axially extend to be tightly received in first axial seats () of the bell; wherein said geometric coupling has circumferentially spaced eighth teeth of the band that radially extend circumferentially offset with respect to said first axial teeth () and are suitable for being tightly received in eighth radial seats () present in the bell. 1. A brake band for a disc of a disc brake , wherein:said brake band extends around a rotation axis (X-X) for the disc; andsaid band and said disc define an axial direction (A-A) parallel to said rotation axis (X-X), a radial direction (R-R) that defines a radially outward direction (RE) when going away from said rotation axis (X-X), as well as a radially inward direction (RI) when approaching said rotation axis (X-X), as well as a circumferential direction (T-T) perpendicular to said axial direction (A-A) and said radial direction (R-R);said brake band is made from a first material configured for receiving a braking action exerted by pads on first and second braking surfaces of said brake band;said brake band has at least one coupling extension configured for coupling with a bell, said bell being configured for coupling the disc with a hub of a vehicle;said coupling extension of the brake band is integrally formed with said brake band;said coupling extension of the brake band forms a geometric coupling with said bell to transmit the ...

FLOATING ROTOR DISC WITH COMPRESSIBLE RETENTION RING FASTENER

A floating disc brake assembly having a disc brake rotor secured to a mounting assembly, such as a hat or a hat with a retention ring structured and arranged to fit within retention ring flanges of a plurality of rotor mounting tabs uniformly distributed about the mounting assembly. A method of uniformly transferring braking forces from a rotor of a brake assembly about a wheel hat component of the brake assembly and a kit of parts are also provided 1. A floating disc brake assembly , comprising:a disc brake rotor comprising an inner circumferential aperture having a plurality of rotor tabs spaced about the aperture;a mounting assembly comprising a cylindrical axial body having axially opposed first and second ends, a rotor mounting flange extending radially at or near the first end of the axial body, a plurality of mounting assembly tabs having retention ring flanges, the plurality of mounting assembly tabs spaced about the rotor mounting flange and forming slots interspersed therebetween, the slots structured and arranged for receiving the rotor tabs; anda retention ring for securing the rotor tabs between the mounting assembly tabs and the rotor mounting flange, the retention ring including a continuous spiral ring having substantially flat or planar axial faces and an inner wave spring portion, the retention ring structured and arranged to fit within the retention ring flanges of the plurality of mounting assembly tabs.2. The floating disc brake assembly of claim 1 , further comprising landings extending across at least some of said slots between said mounting assembly tabs claim 1 , such that when engaged with said retention ring flanges claim 1 , said retention ring and said landings axially retain said rotor tabs in said slots.3. The floating disc brake assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rotor tabs and the mounting assembly tabs are substantially coplanar when the rotor is mounted on the mounting assembly.4. The floating disc brake assembly of claim 1 , ...

DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY

A disc brake assembly including a disc brake rotor secured between a mounting assembly and a taper-locking hold down ring. Also provided is a method of securing a disc brake rotor to a mounting assembly including a hub, a hat or a mount. The method includes providing a mounting assembly having a cylindrical body with a mounting flange on a first end of said cylindrical body; fixedly mounting a disc brake rotor onto said cylindrical body; and mounting a taper-locking hold down ring on a second end of the cylindrical body, opposite said mounting flange and biased against the disc brake rotor, such that the disc brake rotor is restricted from rotational or axial movement relative to the cylindrical body. 1. A disc brake assembly , comprising a disc brake rotor secured between a mounting assembly and a taper-locking hold down ring.2. The disc brake assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting assembly is selected from a hat or a hub.3. The disc brake assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting assembly is a hat which includes a cylindrical body portion having a radial mounting flange supporting the disc brake rotor.4. The disc brake assembly of claim 3 , wherein the cylindrical body portion extends through a central aperture of the disc brake rotor and into the taper-locking hold down ring.5. The disc brake assembly of claim 3 , wherein the disc brake rotor is sandwiched between the radial mounting flange and an inner flange on the taper-locking hold down ring.6. The disc brake assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a series of tabs spaced about an inner circumference of a central aperture of the disc brake rotor and a corresponding series of slots spaced about an outer circumference of said mounting assembly claim 1 , wherein the tabs fit into the slots.7. The disc brake assembly of claim 3 , wherein the taper-locking hold down ring is a solid ring without gaps and has a first angle cut about the inner circumference of the ring claim 3 , said first angle selected to ...

Floating rotor disc and drum brake assembly

A floating brake rotor and drum assembly comprising a disc brake rotor and a brake drum and a floating connection of the rotor and the drum with a mounting assembly such as a hat or a hub. A retention ring cooperates with retention ring flanges of a plurality of mounting assembly tabs.

WHEEL HUB, SYSTEM CONSISTING OF A BRAKE DISK AND A WHEEL HUB, AND A METHOD FOR MOUNTING A BRAKE DISK ON A WHEEL HUB

A wheel hub includes an outer collar region, as seen in the radial direction, and an inner core region, as seen in the radial direction, wherein, as seen in the axial direction, the inner core region is thicker than the outer collar region, and wherein, in the inner core region, the wheel hub has a substantially axially running primary recess for the connection of a brake disk. 115-. (canceled)16. A wheel hub , comprising:an outer collar region, as seen in a radial direction; andan inner core region, as seen in the radial direction;wherein the inner core region has a greater extent in an axial direction than the outer collar region;wherein, in the inner core region, the wheel hub has a substantially axially running primary recess for the connection of a brake disk; andwherein a ratio between a radial distance between an axis of rotation and the primary recess and a diameter of the wheel hub, as measured in the radial direction, is between 0.6 and 0.3.17. The wheel hub as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the core region comprises substantially radially running rib elements.18. The wheel hub as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the rib elements connect the core region to the collar region.19. The wheel hub as claimed in claim 17 , wherein each rib element has only one primary recess.20. The wheel hub as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the outer collar region has a secondary recess claim 16 , and wherein the primary recess extends further in the axial direction than the secondary recess.21. The wheel hub as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the primary recess completely penetrates the core region and/or the wheel hub.22. The wheel hub as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the primary recess is arranged offset in a revolving direction with respect to a secondary recesses.23. The wheel hub as claimed in claim 16 , wherein a ratio between an extent of the primary recess claim 16 , as measured in the axial direction claim 16 , to an overall extent of the wheel hub in the axial direction is ...

Brake Hub Having Radial Apertures

A brake hub is disclosed. The brake hub may include a cylindrical body portion, and a rim extending from an outer edge of the cylindrical body portion. The rim may include a plurality of first splines disposed on an outer annular surface of the rim. Each of the plurality of first splines may extend from a first end of the rim to a second end of the rim. The rim may also include a plurality of radial apertures in the rim extending from the first end of the rim toward the second end of the rim, and a plurality of second splines disposed on the outer annular surface of the rim. Each of the plurality of second splines may extend from an edge of one of the plurality of radial apertures to the second end of the rim. The brake hub may also include a mounting flange protruding from the cylindrical body portion. 1. A brake hub , comprising:a cylindrical body portion; a plurality of first splines disposed on an outer annular surface of the rim, each of the plurality of first splines extending from a first end of the rim to a second end of the rim;', 'a plurality of radial apertures in the rim extending from the first end of the rim toward the second end of the rim; and', 'a plurality of second splines disposed on the outer annular surface of the rim, each of the plurality of second splines extending from an edge of one of the plurality of radial apertures to the second end of the rim; and, 'a rim extending from an outer edge of the cylindrical body portion, the rim havinga mounting flange protruding from the cylindrical body portion.2. The brake hub of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical body portion includes a plurality of evenly spaced kidney-shaped axial apertures.3. The brake hub of claim 2 , wherein the cylindrical body portion includes three axial apertures spaced about 120° from each other.4. The brake hub of claim 1 , wherein an equal number of first splines are disposed between each of the plurality of radial apertures.5. The brake hub of claim 1 , wherein the mounting ...

Disc for a Disc Brake

A disc brake rotor has a support hub and coaxial braking band. The support hub has a plurality of radial seats and the braking band has a plurality of connecting elements which transfer torque between the band and the hub. The connecting elements are integral and made as one piece with the braking band and extend from the braking band in order to engage the corresponding radial seats. The connecting elements are surrounded by walls which are integral and made as one piece with the support hub such as to be fastened in the axial direction and in the tangential direction, but capable of sliding in the radial direction. 1. A rotor for a disc brake , said rotor comprisinga hub having a rotation axis, said hub having radially extending seats, and an annular disc disposed coaxially about the hub,a plurality of connecting elements projecting radially from said disc into said seats,said connecting elements being integral with said disc,each of said connecting elements having a quadrangular section defined by four side faces,each of said connecting elements having fillets that reduce the quadrangular section of the connecting elements to distribute stress between the connecting elements and the disc, andeach said seat being perfectly complementary to the four side faces of a respective connecting element, whereby said walls and said side faces allow each connecting element to move radially within its seat, but prevent relative movement in the axial and tangential directions between the connecting element and its seat, and whereinsaid connecting elements extend from said disc into said radial seats, said seats having walls made as one piece with the hub such that the connecting elements are fastened in the axial direction and in the tangential direction, and are free to move with respect to the seats in the radial direction.2. The rotor according to claim 1 , wherein each of said side faces is parallel to an opposite side face.3. The rotor according to claim 1 , wherein each ...

Traveling drive device for dump truck

A traveling drive device for a dump truck is provided with an axle housing mounted to a vehicle body, a wheel mounting tube rotatably provided on the outer periphery side of the axle housing, a disk holding cylinder provided on the axial outside of the wheel mounting tube, a brake disk mounted to the disk holding cylinder, and a brake device for applying braking to the brake disk. The disk holding cylinder is configured by a cylindrical body to be mounted to the wheel mounting tube and a plurality of disk mounting legs provided on the cylindrical body. A plurality of U-shaped projections are provided on the outer periphery side of the brake disk at positions corresponding to the respective disk mounting legs. A recessed groove which fits on the disk mounting leg so as to hold a distal end thereof is provided in each of the U-shaped projections.

DISC BRAKE ROTOR ASSEMBLY

An assembly to secure a disc brake rotor to a wheel hub utilizing spring pins and a retaining ring is provided. A partial keyway is formed in the rotor, and a partial keyway is formed in the wheel hub. The rotor is fitted over an inwardly extending section of the hub, with the partial keyways in the rotor and in the wheel hub being aligned to form complete keyways. The spring pins are then press fit into the completed keyways. Finally, a retaining ring is installed into a slot formed in the inwardly extending section of the wheel hub to complete the assembly of the disc brake rotor assembly. 1. A disc brake rotor assembly comprising:a disc brake rotor having a plurality of partial keyways,a wheel hub having an inward end with a plurality of partial keyways,the disc brake rotor installed on the wheel hub such that the partial keyways in the disc brake rotor and the partial keyways in the wheel hub are aligned to form completed keyways,and a plurality of pins, each pin inserted into one of the completed keyways.2. The disc brake rotor assembly of claim 1 ,wherein each pin is press fitted into each completed keyway.3. The disc brake rotor assembly of claim 1 ,wherein the disc brake rotor includes an axially centered opening that receives the wheel hub inward end with the plurality of partial keyways.4. The disc brake rotor assembly of claim 1 ,wherein the completed keyway is at an angle from the central axis of the disc brake rotor assembly.5. The disc brake rotor assembly of claim 1 ,wherein the wheel hub inward end includes a retaining groove in which a retaining ring is fitted.6. A disc brake rotor assembly comprising:a disc brake rotor having a plurality of partial keyways,a wheel hub having an inward end with a plurality of partial keyways, the disc brake rotor installed on the wheel hub such that the partial keyways in the disc brake rotor and the partial keyways in the wheel hub are aligned to form completed keyways,and a plurality of spring pins, each spring ...

Hub for mounting a brake disc to a vehicle axis

The present invention relates to a hub for mounting a brake disc to a flange member on a vehicle axis. The hub member comprises a flange section with a plurality of first openings adapted to receive mounting members for mounting the flange section to a flange member and a brake disc attachment section connected to the flange section. The brake disc attachment section circumferentially surrounding the flange section and comprises a plurality of second openings adapted to receive mounting members for mounting the attachment section to a brake disc. The attachment section further comprises at least one reinforcement rib connected to at least one of the plurality of second openings.

Solid-type brake disc and method of manufacturing the same

Disclosed is a solid-type brake disc including a hat part, which includes a circular main body mounted on a rotation shaft of a wheel, and a plurality of protrusions protruding in a circumferential direction from an outside surface of the main body, and a friction part, which includes a ring body having a through-hole formed in the center thereof for receiving the hat part in the through-hole, and recessed portions protruding from the periphery of the through-hole toward the respective protrusions, the recessed portions being connected to the respective protrusions to enclose the protrusions.

ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE

An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and an engine supported by the frame. The engine includes a crankshaft defining a second longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis. 14-. (canceled)5. A vehicle , comprisinga plurality of ground engaging members including at least one front ground engaging member and at least one rear ground engaging member;a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members;a straddle operator seat supported by the frame;an engine supported by the frame and positioned longitudinally rearward of at least a portion of the at least one front ground engaging member and longitudinally forward of the at least one rear ground engaging member, at least a portion of the engine being positioned forward of at least a portion of the straddle operator seat; anda CVT supported by the frame and operatively coupling the engine to the at least one rear ground engaging member, the CVT having a drive clutch operatively coupled to the engine and a driven clutch operatively coupled to the drive clutch through a drive belt, the drive clutch, driven clutch, and drive belt being positioned in a housing, the drive clutch and the driven clutch both being positioned completely longitudinally rearward of the engine.6. The vehicle of claim 5 , further comprising a rear transmission shaft coupling the CVT to the at least one rear ground engaging member claim 5 , the rear transmission shaft being laterally offset from a longitudinal axis of the vehicle.7. The vehicle of claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of gears coupling the rear transmission shaft to the at least one rear ground engaging member.8. The vehicle of claim 5 , further comprising a fuel tank positioned rearward of the at least one front ground engaging member and forward of at least a portion of the straddle operator seat.9. The vehicle of claim 8 , wherein at least a portion of the fuel tank is ...

AIR DISK BRAKE FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

The present disclosure relates to an air disk brake for a commercial vehicle, and more particularly, to an air disk brake for a commercial vehicle in which a bearing housing and a wheel flange of a brake assembly coupled to a vehicle axle are formed with a separate structure for more convenient replacement of a disk rotor. 1. An air disk brake for a commercial vehicle , comprising:a hub fastened with a vehicle axle through a bearing set;an adapter inserted into the hub at one end of the hub;a brake disk detachably fastened with the adapter by bolts; anda wheel flange detachably fastened with a plurality of lugs by bolts,wherein the lugs are formed in a circumferential direction at the other end of the hub.2. The air disk brake for a commercial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the adapter comprises:a housing part into which one end of the hub is inserted and fitted; anda flange part is formed along a circumferential direction of the housing part,wherein the flange part has fastening holes to attach/detach to/from the brake disk without detaching the hub.3. The air disk brake for a commercial vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the wheel flange is fastened with the lugs by bolts when the brake disk is fastened with the adapter.4. An air disk brake for a commercial vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a hub fastened with a vehicle axle through a bearing set, and having a plurality of lugs with fastening holes on an outer side;a brake disk attachable/detachable to/from the hub when the hub is not separated from the vehicle axle; anda wheel flange attachable/detachable to/from the hub when the hub is not separated from the vehicle axle, a plurality of protrusions formed in an axial direction and spaced apart at a predetermined interval on an inner circumferential surface; and', 'a lug part vertically formed toward a center from an end of the protrusions, and having fastening holes,, 'wherein the brake disk is an annular shape with a space at a center, the brake disk compriseswherein the ...

Brake Disc/Hub Connection

A brake disc/hub connection has a hub with a wheel flange and drivers which extend from the wheel flange in the axial direction with respect to a rotational axis of the hub, a brake disc from the interior circumference of which support elements protrude in the direction of the rotational axis, wherein the drivers engage in a tooth-like fashion between the support elements. First intermediate elements with sections are arranged between the lateral flanks of the drivers and the support elements, wherein the intermediate elements are secured to the support elements, wherein each of the sections bears in a planar fashion on a flank of the respective support element. 114.-. (canceled)15. A brake disc/hub connection , comprising:a hub with a wheel flange and drivers which extend from the wheel flange in the axial direction with respect to an axis of rotation of the hub;a brake disc from an inner circumference of which support elements extend in the direction of the axis of rotation,wherein the drivers engage in a toothed manner between the support elements;first intermediate elements with sections arranged between lateral flanks of the drivers and the support elements,wherein the first intermediate elements are fixed on the support elements, and each of the sections is in planar contact with a flank of a respective support element.16. The brake disc/hub connection as claimed in claim 15 , whereineach of the intermediate elements has two separate sections, which are connected to each other by a crossbar in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the brake disc, anda first of the sections is in contact with a first of the support elements and a second of the sections is in contact with a second of the support elements, which is separated from the first of the support elements by a space.17. The brake disc/hub connection as claimed in claim 15 , whereineach of the first intermediate elements has exactly one section in planar contact with a flank of the respective ...

DISC ASSEMBLY OF DISC BRAKE

A disc assembly has a braking band, a bell and at least one driving element. The bell has at least one driving surface, forming a tangential abutment surface. The bell rests on at least one surface of the braking band or on a plurality of surfaces of the braking band coplanar with one another. The braking band has at least one driving band surface extending along axial and radial directions, forming at least one tangential abutment surface and slidingly rests on the at least one driving band surface. The driving element is selectively movable from a position in which it avoids resting on the bell to a position in which it rests on the bell and constrains the bell to the braking band in axial and circumferential directions, preventing the braking band from being constrained to the bell in radial direction.

WHEEL HUB AND A SYSTEM FORMED OF WHEEL HUB AND BRAKE ELEMENT

A wheel hub for a utility vehicle includes a brake element abutment surface against which a brake element bears in an installed state, and a positive-locking arrangement which interacts in positively locking fashion, as viewed in a direction of rotation, with the brake element in the installed state, and/or a receiving region for a positive-locking arrangement which interacts in positively locking fashion, as viewed in a direction of rotation, with the brake element in the installed state. 115.-. (canceled)16. A wheel hub for a utility vehicle , comprising:a brake element abutment surface against which a brake element bears in an installed state, wherein the brake element includes a brake disc or a brake drum; anda positive-locking arrangement which interacts in positively locking fashion with the brake element in the installed state as viewed in a direction of rotation; and/ora receiving region for the positive-locking arrangement which interacts in positively locking fashion with the brake element in the installed state as viewed in the direction of rotation;wherein a primary cutout is provided for the axial fixing of the brake element; andwherein the primary cutout opens out in the brake element abutment surface.17. The wheel hub as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the positive-locking arrangement is arranged in the region of the brake element abutment surface or is part of the brake element abutment surface.18. The wheel hub as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the positive-locking arrangement includes a shoulder claim 17 , a collar and/or a groove in the brake element abutment surface.19. The wheel hub as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the shoulder is one of multiple shoulders claim 18 , and wherein a common edge profile extends over the multiple shoulders as viewed along the direction of rotation.20. The wheel hub as claimed in claim 19 , wherein claim 19 , for force boosting during a rotation of the brake element about an axis of rotation claim 19 , the positive- ...

DISC BRAKE FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE COMPONENTS THEREOF

Disc brake incorporating an assembly of a crown () and a brake bowl (), with the brake bowl () incorporating a circular base (), extended radially and externally by lugs (), with the crown accommodating a number of fingers () protruding externally into the interior volume of the crown (). The lugs () have a staged configuration with, at the end, a hood form () internally establishing a housing for each of the fingers (); the lugs have an access opening in unclosed ‘U’ form; the lugs () are oriented in the same direction, with their opening part on the same side. After assembly of the brake bowl and the crown, the lugs are closed around the fingers, by distortion and flowage of the material around the finger, leaving them a capability for axial movement. 1. Vehicle disc brake having a crown and a brake bowl , the crown comprising at least one circular flange establishing an internal space for the insertion of the brake bowl , the brake bowl comprising a circular base and lugs extending radially and externally from the circular base , wherein the crown comprises a number of fingers protruding externally into the internal space of the crown , wherein each of the lugs of the brake bowl are adapted to accommodate one of the number of fingers and axially guide the one of the number of fingers and accommodate expansion of the crown and the number of fingers during operation of the vehicle ,wherein each of the lugs comprises a distal hood form having an internal space with at least one access opening adapted to receive one of the number of fingers of the crown, the number of lugs being equal to the number of fingers,wherein the at least one access opening of each of the lugs is oriented in a same direction,wherein the internal space of the distal hood of each of the lugs includes a radially directed travel limitation area oriented to maximize strength of each of the lugs as a function of braking stresses,wherein the hood form of each of the lugs comprises two parallel ...

METAL PLATE MOLDED ARTICLE, NOISE-REDUCTION BRAKE DISC USING THE SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF METAL PLATE MOLDED ARTICLE

To provide a metal plate molded article with high vibration damping functionality, a noise-reduction brake disc using the same, and a manufacturing method of a metal plate molded article. 1. A metal plate molded article , comprising:an inner member composed of a metal plate; andan outer member composed of a metal plate and fitted onto the inner member, whereina friction damping surface is formed in press-contact with fitted surfaces of the inner member and the outer member.2. The metal plate molded article according to claim 1 , whereinas the inner member and the outer member, an inner member is stamped out of a metal plate by press molding, an outer member is composed of a stamped frame after the stamping of the inner member, andthe inner member is fitted back into the outer member to form a friction damping surface in press-contact with fitted surfaces of the inner member and the outer member.3. A noise-reduction brake disc composed of the metal plate molded article according to claim 1 , comprising:a hub part with a plurality of attachment holes into which attachment bolts to a wheel are inserted; andan annular sliding part with a sliding surface with which a brake pad is brought into press-contact, whereinthe friction damping surface is provided to surround the attachment holes individually or collectively, andthe inner member and the outer member are formed inside and outside the friction damping surface.4. The noise-reduction brake disc according to claim 3 , wherein the friction damping surface is formed in an annular shape along an outer periphery of the hub part to surround all the attachment holes.5. The noise-reduction brake disc according to claim 4 , whereina plurality of fit convexes is protruded toward a center from an inner peripheral edge of the outer member at circumferential spacing, anda plurality of fit concaves to fit with the fit convexes is provided at an outer peripheral edge of the inner member.6. The noise-reduction brake disc according to ...

FRICTION DISCS WITH ANGLED STATOR LUGS

A multiple disc brake system comprises an annular disc stack that includes interleaved sets of rotor discs and stator discs; an axially extending torque tube; and an actuator that axially moves the rotor discs into engagement with an axially adjacent stator disc. Each of the stator discs includes a plurality of circumferential arranged stator lugs that secure the stator discs to the torque tube, where each of the plurality of circumferential stator lugs comprises tapered side walls that taper inwardly transverse to the axially extending torque tube. 1. A multiple disc brake system , comprising:an annular disc stack that includes interleaved sets of rotor discs and stator discs;an axially extending torque tube; andan actuator that axially moves the rotor discs into engagement with an axially adjacent stator disc;where each of the stator discs includes a plurality of circumferential arranged stator lugs that secure the stator discs to the torque tube, where each of the plurality of circumferential stator lugs comprises tapered side walls that taper inwardly transverse to the axially extending torque tube.2. The multiple disc brake system of claim 1 , where each of the plurality of circumferential stator lugs comprises beveled axial edges.3. The multiple disc brake system of claim 2 , where the tapered side walls taper inwardly 1° to 45° with respect to a radial axis.4. The multiple disc brake system of claim 2 , where the tapered side walls taper inwardly 5° to 15°.5. The multiple disc brake system of claim 2 , where the torque tube comprises a plurality of stator splines that each engage an associated one of the plurality of stator lugs to prevent the stator discs from rotating in response to a torque being applied to the stator discs during braking.6. The multiple disc brake system of claim 5 , where each of the plurality of stator lugs comprises a planar tip surface at a distal end of the stator lug.7. The multiple disc brake system of claim 5 , where each of the ...

TONE RING AND ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE

A tone ring attachment for a disc brake rotor. The disc brake rotor has a disc portion that includes a plurality of circumferentially-spaced lugs. Each one of the lugs has a groove. A discrete tone ring body has a plurality of bosses. Each one of the bosses is receivable in a respective one of the grooves in the lugs. A dart projection extends from at least one of the bosses. The dart projection engages a respective one of the lugs to inhibit relative axial movement and relative rotational movement in at least one direction between the tone ring and the disc brake rotor. A tab is formed on at least one of the bosses. The tab is engageable with a portion of the lug to inhibit relative rotational movement in a second direction opposite the first direction between the tone ring and disc brake rotor. 1a rotatable component of said heavy-duty vehicle, said rotatable component having an engagement structure;a tone ring having a plurality of teeth for disrupting a magnetic field produced by an associated antilock braking system, said tone ring having an engagement structure corresponding to said rotatable component engagement structure, whereby said tone ring engagement structure and the rotatable component engagement structure cooperate to secure the tone ring to the rotatable component and form an interface between said tone ring and said rotatable component; andsaid interface having a wet zinc-rich primer coating, whereby said coating resists or prevents rust build-up at the interface.. An attachment structure for a heavy-duty vehicle with an antilock braking system, the attachment structure comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/962,069 filed Apr. 25, 2018, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/490,064, filed Apr. 26, 2017 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/639,134, filed Mar. 6, 2018.The subject matter relates generally to antilock braking systems for vehicles. In ...

BICYCLE BRAKE DISC

A bicycle brake disc includes: a disc body, having connecting portions extending from an inner periphery of the disc body, and each connecting portion including a connecting hole, and first connecting elements; a rotor carrier having a center hole and carrier arms formed by extending from the center hole to an outer periphery of the rotor carrier, and each carrier arm having a through hole; each heat dissipation baffle has a first and second end portions, and fitting holes, the first and second end portions of each heat dissipation baffle respectively clamped between two adjacent connecting portions and two adjacent carrier arms, so that the connecting hole, the fitting hole, and the through hole are sequentially aligned; and the first connecting element passing through the holes to fixedly connect the disc body, the heat dissipation baffles, and the rotor carrier. 1. A bicycle brake disc , comprising:a disc body, provided with a plurality of first holes, wherein a plurality of connecting portions is formed by extending from an inner periphery of the disc body to a center of the disc body, and each of the connecting portions is provided with a connecting hole;a rotor carrier, provided with a center hole, wherein a plurality of carrier arms is formed by extending from the center hole to an outer periphery of the rotor carrier, and each of the carrier arms is provided with a through hole;a plurality of heat dissipation baffles, wherein each of the plurality of heat dissipation baffles is provided with a plurality of second holes and at least one fitting hole; anda plurality of first connecting elements, wherein each of the plurality of first connecting elements comprises a head portion and a connecting portion, whereineach first connecting element passes through each connecting hole, each fitting hole, and each through hole to connect the disc body, each heat dissipation baffle, and the rotor carrier.2. The bicycle brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein each ...

ROTOR BRAKE

A brake disc of a rotor brake is provided including a generally cylindrical body having a first planar surface, a second, opposite planar surface, and a central opening extending there through. A plurality of first connection members extend generally outwardly from the first planar surface. The first connection members are generally equidistantly spaced about a diameter of the first planar surface. A plurality of second connection members extend generally outwardly from the second planar surface. The second connection members are generally equidistantly spaced about a diameter of the second planar surface. 1. A brake disc of a rotor brake comprising:a generally cylindrical body having a first planar surface, a second, opposite planar surface, and a central opening extending there through;a plurality of first connection members extending generally outwardly from the first planar surface, the first connection members being generally equidistantly spaced about a diameter of the first planar surface; anda plurality of second connection members extending generally outwardly from the second planar surface, the second connection members being generally equidistantly spaced about a diameter of the second planar surface.2. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of first connection members and/or second connection members are substantially similar in size and/or shape.3. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical body comprises a carbon fiber.4. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of first connection members are generally equidistantly radially spaced about the central opening.5. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of first connection members are configured to engage a portion of a first component of an assembly passing through the central opening claim 1 , and the plurality of second connection members are configured to engage a portion of a second component of the assembly passing ...

BRAKE DISC

Described is a brake disc comprising: an annular monolithic band () having a thickness (S) forming two flat parallel surfaces () defining the contact zones with friction members for the brake and delimited by an outer edge () and an inner edge (); the annular band () having the inner edge () equipped with a plurality of protrusions or ribs () having preferably radial directions;—an element () for supporting the annular band () joined to the protrusions or ribs () of the inner edge () of the annular band (); the supporting element () being configured to be keyed centrally to the hub of a rotary element; the brake disc () at least one contact surface () of the annular band () equipped with a first plurality of recesses () made at least along the outer edge () of the annular band (); each first recess () being configured so as to define, in the area involved, a reduction of the thickness (S) of the annular band () comprising at least one stretch of the outer edge () of the annular band () on the corresponding contact surface (). 1. A brake disc comprising:an annular monolithic band having a thickness forming two flat parallel surfaces defining the contact zones with friction members for the brake and delimited by an outer edge and an inner edge; the annular band having the inner edge equipped with a plurality of protrusions or ribs; the annular monolithic band and the plurality of protrusion or ribs deriving from a machining of a single unfinished mechanical part;an element for supporting the annular band associated, or which can be associated, with the protrusions or ribs of the inner edge of the annular band; the supporting element being configured to be keyed centrally to a hub of a rotary element,wherein at least one contact surface of the annular band has a first plurality of recesses made at least along the outer edge of the annular band; each first recess being configured so as to define, in the area involved, a reduction of the thickness of the annular band ...

Vented Brake Disc

A vented brake disc according to the present disclosure comprises a first braking plate having a first inner surface and a first outer surface; a second braking plate parallel with and spaced apart from the first braking plate, the second braking plate having a second outer surface, and a second inner surface facing the first inner surface; a plurality of channels defined by two walls adjacent to each other, the channels communicating with the inner peripheral space of the first braking plate and with the inner peripheral space of the second braking plate; a hat portion having a mounting surface and a peripheral portion extended axially from the mounting surface; a first blocking part preventing outboard communication of any one of the channels, the first blocking part connecting the peripheral portion to the first braking plate; and a second blocking part preventing inboard communication of the channel adjacent to the channel where the outboard communication is prevented by the first blocking part, the second blocking part connecting the peripheral portion to the second braking plate. The channels are provided between the first inner surface of the first braking plate and the second inner surface of the second braking plate. The first blocking part and the second blocking part are provided along the peripheral portion. 1. A vented brake disc comprising:a first braking plate having a first inner surface and a first outer surface;a second braking plate parallel with and spaced apart from the first braking plate, the second braking plate having a second outer surface, and a second inner surface facing the first inner surface;a plurality of channels defined by two walls adjacent to each other, the channels communicating with the inner peripheral space of the first braking plate and with the inner peripheral space of the second braking plate;a hat portion having a mounting surface and a peripheral portion extended axially from the mounting surface;a first blocking part ...

Vehicle Brake Disc

A disk brake for a motor vehicle includes an internally ventilated brake disk, a brake disk nave, and radially directed bores. In the radially directed first bores the connecting means are introduced such that they extend further into radially directed second bores in the friction ring into the friction ring. The brake disk nave forms the fit with a single friction ring half and this fit has material convexities, which point inward toward the cooling channels or the ribs, at the points at which the second bores are introduced for the connecting means. 116-. (canceled)17. A disk brake for a motor vehicle , comprising:an internally ventilated brake disk having a friction ring with an external friction surface on each one of two friction ring halves connected by ribs which are located therebetween, the ribs forming cooling channels between the friction ring halves;a brake disk nave, which is connected to the friction ring via radially directed connecting means and has on its casing a collar, which extends in the radial direction and forms a fit to an external diameter of the friction ring by way of an outer circumferential surface and to an internal diameter of the friction ring by way of an inner circumferential surface; andradially directed first bores, in which the connecting means are introduced such that they extend further into radially directed second bores in the friction ring into the friction ring, whereinthe brake disk nave forms the fit with a single friction ring half and this fit has material convexities, which point inward toward the cooling channels or the ribs, at the points at which the second bores are introduced for the connecting means.18. The disk brake according to claim 17 , wherein the single friction ring half forming the fit to the brake disk nave claim 17 , as seen in the axial direction of the brake disk one of the two friction ring halves which lies closer to a nave base of the brake disk nave.19. The disk brake according to claim 18 , ...

BRAKE DISK

A brake disk includes: a disk portion, having a first side face and a second side face facing opposite to the first side face, the first side face being for being assembled with a wheel and facing the wheel, the disk portion including an inner annular member and an outer annular member, the inner annular member being circumferentially formed with a first assembling mechanism, the outer annular member having a second assembling mechanism, the first assembling mechanism and the second assembling mechanism being correspondingly connected with each other; at least two connecting assemblies, being connected with the first assembling mechanism and the second assembling mechanism respectively, each connecting assembly including a helical spring, the helical spring being on the first side face and abutting against between the connecting assembly and the first side face. 1. A brake disk , including:a disk portion, having a first side face and a second side face facing opposite to the first side face, the first side face for being assembled with a wheel and facing the wheel, the disk portion including an inner annular member and an outer annular member, the inner annular member being circumferentially formed with a first assembling mechanism, the outer annular member having a second assembling mechanism, the first assembling mechanism and the second assembling mechanism being correspondingly connected with each other, the inner annular member and the outer annular member being axially movable relative to each other, the first assembling mechanism and the second assembling mechanism having substantially equal thicknesses;at least two connecting assemblies, being connected with the first assembling mechanism and the second assembling mechanism respectively, each said connecting assembly including a helical spring, the helical spring being on the first side face and abutting against between the connecting assembly and the first side face, the helical spring is a conical coil ...

DISC BRAKE WITH ENERGIZING RING

A disc assembly for a disc brake and energizing ring, or flywheel includes a disc brake disc, a braking band, a bell connecting the brake disc to a vehicle hub; and a connecting portion between the braking band and the bell. An energizing ring includes an energizing ring body having an energizing side, opposite the disc, and coupling side, facing the disc. An energizing ring connecting portion connects cantilevered to the bell to avoid interfering with the braking band and forms an end surface parallel to the radial direction. Projections and/or recesses are provided in the energizing side. A coupling portion cantilevers from the energizing ring body axially and includes a free end portion. The free end portion is received in the energizing ring connecting portion passing through the radial end surface. The energizing ring connecting portion closely surrounds the free end portion, leaving the energizing ring body free. 1. Disc assembly for disc brake and energizing ring , or flywheel , comprising:a disc for disc brake arranged about a rotation axis defining an axial direction, a radial direction, orthogonal to said axial direction, and a tangential or circumferential direction perpendicular to said axial direction and said radial direction;said disc composed of a first material and comprising:a braking band adapted to cooperate with opposite braking surfaces thereof with a brake caliper;a bell for connecting the brake disc to a hub of a vehicle;a connecting portion between said braking band and said bell;a connecting portion of an energizing ring connected cantilevered to said bell to avoid to interfere with said braking band and forming an end surface arranged parallel to the radial direction;an energizing ring comprising:an energizing ring body having an energizing side, opposite to said disc, and coupling side, facing said disc;a plurality of projections and/or recesses provided in said energizing side;said energizing ring composed of a second material more ...

Brake Disc-Hub Connection

A brake disc-hub connection is provided, wherein a hub has drivers, which extend from a wheel flange of the hub in the axial direction relative to a rotational axis common to a brake disc and the hub and engage in a toothed manner between supporting elements, which are arranged on the inner circumference of a brake disc and extend in the direction of the rotation axis. Lateral flanks of the drivers are oriented radially to the rotation axis and lateral flanks of the supporting elements are oriented parallel to the lateral flanks of the drivers. The lateral flanks of each of the drivers are oriented at an angle of 15° to 30° to each other. 1. A brake disc-hub connection , comprising:a brake disc having supporting elements arranged on an inner circumference thereof, the supporting elements extending in a direction of a rotational axis of the brake disc;a hub having a wheel flange, wherein drivers extend from the wheel flange in an axial direction relative to the rotational axis common to the brake disc and the hub, the drivers engaging in a toothed manner between the supporting elements arranged on the inner circumference of the brake disc;wherein lateral flanks of the drivers are oriented radially to the rotational axis and lateral flanks of the supporting elements are oriented parallel to the lateral flanks of the drivers, andthe lateral flanks of each of the drivers are oriented at an angle (α) of 15° to 30° to each other.2. The brake disc-hub connection as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lateral flanks of each of the drivers claim 1 , viewed from the rotational axis claim 1 , are oriented at an angle (α) of 15° to 30° to one another.3. The brake disc-hub connection as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lateral flanks of each of the drivers claim 1 , viewed from the rotational axis claim 1 , are oriented at an angle (α) of 23° to 25° to one another.4. The brake disc-hub connection as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the drivers are configured as front ends of support ...

BRAKE DISC AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

In order to achieve lightness and improve hardness of a brake disk, and minimize weight and improve productivity through an improvement of a coupling structure of a disk plate and a hub, provided is a method of manufacturing a brake disk including a disk plate, which provides a friction surface and is formed with a hole at a center, and a hub, which is coupled to the hole formed at the center of the disk plate, the method including: preparing a disk plate; preparing a hub in the form of a flat plate; positioning the hub in the form of the flat plate on one surface of the disk plate; and bonding the disk plate and the hub by an interference fit. 1. A method of manufacturing a brake disk including a disk plate , which provides a friction surface and is formed with a hole at a center , and a hub , which is coupled to the hole formed at the center of the disk plate , the method comprising:preparing a disk plate;preparing a hub; andbonding the hub to the disk plate by an interference fit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the bonding includes bonding the hub to the disk plate by hot stamping the hub to the disk plate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the bonding includes bonding the hub to the disk plate by cold stamping the hub to the disk plate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the bonding includes bonding the hub to the disk plate by hydroforming the hub to the disk plate.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein:the bonding of the hub to the disk plate by cold stamping the hub to the disk plate includes disposing the assembled disk plate and hub within a molding machine, and pressurizing the hub to the hole of the disk plate and bonding the hub to the disk plate by the interference fit at a room temperature.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the bonding of the hub to the disk plate by hot stamping the hub to the disk plate includes disposing the disk plate within a molding machine, heating the hub at a high temperature, positioning the heated hub in the disk plate, ...

SELF-COOLING BRAKE DISC ASSEMBLY

A brake disc assembly includes a hub member, a rotor member and a plurality of air guide plates. The hub member is provided to be connected to a wheel hub. The rotor member includes an annular portion and a plurality of support limbs that protrude radially inward from an inner peripheral face of the annular portion and are joined to a periphery of the hub member by bolts. The air guide plates are disposed in a circumferential direction about a central axis of the hub member. Each of the air guide plates substantially interposed in a gap between adjacent two of the support limbs of the rotor member. 1. A brake disc assembly comprising:a hub member for connection to a wheel hub;a rotor member including an annular portion and a plurality of support limbs that protrude radially inward from an inner peripheral face of the annular portion and are joined to a periphery of the hub member; anda plurality of air guide plates disposed in a circumferential direction about a central axis of the hub member and each substantially interposed in a gap between adjacent two of the support limbs of the rotor member.2. A brake disc assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of the air guide plates has at least one opening and at least one air deflector disposed proximate the opening to cause airflow to go around the rotor member.3. A brake disc assembly as recited in claim 2 , wherein the air deflector of each of the air guide plates has a curved or angulated directing surface that alters a course of air encountering the directing surface such that all the air deflectors together direct the airflow generally in a circumferential direction.4. A brake disc assembly as recited in claim 3 , wherein the at least one opening of each of the air guide plates includes a first opening and a second opening; and the at least one air deflector of each of the air guide plates includes a first air deflector and a second air deflector that are located proximate the respective first and second ...

WHEEL HUB

A wheel hub () comprises a main body () and a drive axle arrangement () extending through the main body (). The main body () is rotatable about the drive axle arrangement (). The wheel hub () further includes a transmission assembly comprising first and second transmission arrangements (). The first transmission arrangement () is provided on the drive axle arrangement (), and the second transmission arrangement () is provided on the main body (). The first transmission arrangement () is cooperable with the second transmission arrangement () to transmit a driving force from the drive axle arrangement () to the main body (). The drive axle arrangement () comprises an axle portion () and a sprocket carrier (). The axle portion () extends through the main body (), and the sprocket carrier () is configured to carry at least one sprocket. 1. A wheel hub comprising:a main body;a drive axle arrangement extending through the main body, the main body being rotatable about the drive axle arrangement; anda transmission assembly comprising first and second transmission arrangements, the first transmission arrangement being provided on the drive axle arrangement, and the second transmission arrangement being provided on the main body;the first transmission arrangement being cooperable with the second transmission arrangement to transmit a driving force from the drive axle arrangement to the main body;wherein the drive axle arrangement comprises an axle portion and a sprocket carrier configured to carry at least one sprocket.2. A wheel hub according to wherein the axle portion extends through the main body claim 1 ,3. A wheel hub according to or claim 1 , further including a support arrangement for supporting the drive axle arrangement.4. A wheel hub according to claim 3 , wherein the support arrangement extends through the drive axle arrangement.5. A wheel hub according to or claim 3 , the support arrangement comprising first and second end support members at respective opposite ...

Axle End Assembly Comprising a Wheel Hub Unit and a Wheel Brake

An axle end assembly has a wheel brake arrangement and a wheel hub arrangement. The assembly is designed as a preassembled unit with a hollow shaft element on which the wheel brake arrangement and the wheel hub arrangement are disposed. 1. Axle end assembly , comprising:a wheel brake arrangement; anda wheel hub arrangement, whereinthe axle end assembly is a pre-mounted unit which has a hollow shaft element, on which the wheel brake arrangement and the wheel hub arrangement are arranged.2. Axle end assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe pre-mounted unit is mountable as a whole on an axle body of a vehicle axle, andthe hollow shaft element is designed to be connected to a first end of the axle body.3. Axle end assembly according to claim 2 , whereinthe hollow shaft element has a threaded portion on the one axial end thereof, which portion is designed to be screwed together with a corresponding threaded portion of the axle body.4. Axle end assembly according to either claim 2 , whereinthe wheel hub arrangement comprises at least one wheel hub and one or more wheel bearings.5. Axle end assembly according to claim 4 , whereinthe wheel hub arrangement further comprises a plurality of brake discs and/or a plurality of wheel bolts.6. Axle end assembly according to either claim 5 , whereinthe pre-mounted unit further comprises a spacer sleeve which is fixed to the hollow shaft element on the wheel hub.7. Axle end assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe wheel brake arrangement of the pre-mounted unit comprises at least one brake adapter for mounting a wheel brake.8. Axle end assembly according to claim 7 , whereinthe wheel brake is a disc brake comprising a brake caliper.9. Axle end assembly according to claim 8 ,the disc brake comprises one or both of: a brake carrier and a brake cylinder.10. Axle end assembly according to claim 7 , whereinthe brake adapter is designed as an assembly plate which is penetrated by the hollow shaft element and which extends substantially ...

Braking device

A braking device for a vehicle may have a disc with a disc body with at least one connection portion. The connection portion having at least one arm, which projects cantilevered. The arm has a free terminal end and an attachment root. The root has at least one contact area of an elastic element with seat walls. The at least one arm has at least one working portion which touches the engagement portion of a bush and affects the bush to abut against a dragging surface.

BRAKE DISC FOR A DISC BRAKE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

A brake disc for a disc brake of a motor vehicle includes a pot-shaped carrier part; a friction ring, and multiple connecting elements distributed in circumferential direction of the disc brake extending in radial direction, and configured as separate components, wherein the carrier part and the friction ring are fixedly interconnected in radial direction via the multiple connecting elements, wherein the connecting elements are form fittingly connected with the carrier part and with the friction ring. 1. A brake disc for a disc brake of a motor vehicle , comprising:a pot-shaped carrier part;a friction ring, andmultiple connecting elements distributed in circumferential direction of the disc brake and extending in radial direction, and configured as separate components, said carrier part and said friction ring being fixedly interconnected in radial direction via the multiple connecting elements, wherein the connecting elements are form fittingly connected with the carrier part and with the friction ring.2. The brake disc of the claim 1 , wherein the friction ring has multiple cooling channels claim 1 , said multiple cooling channels internally ventilating the brake disc.3. The brake disc of claim 2 , wherein the connecting elements have end regions which respectively face the friction ring and the carrier part claim 2 , said end regions being provided with recesses and/or protrusions and being form fittingly connected with the carrier part and the friction ring by means of composite casting.4. The brake disc of claim 2 , wherein the connecting elements are configured as hollow body.5. The brake disc of claim 2 , wherein the connecting elements are configured solid.6. The brake disc of claim 3 , wherein the connecting elements are configured rod-shaped and have a round or angled cross section.7. A method for producing the brake disc of claim 1 , comprising:producing a casting mold which includes the carrier part and the friction ring;producing a core mold;inserting ...

Motor Vehicle Brake Disc

A brake disk for a disk brake includes a brake disk chamber and a friction ring fastened thereto. By way of particularly six to twelve centering and/or fastening extensions directed inward from an inner diameter of the friction ring, the friction ring is placed in the axial direction on the face side on centering attachments of the brake disk chamber, and is fixed on the brake disk chamber by way of fastening devices, particularly screws and/or rivets that extend in the axial direction. The centering attachments of the brake disk chamber are recesses in the brake disk chamber edge or in the brake disk chamber edge and in the brake disk chamber jacket, one centering and/or fastening extension of the friction ring respectively projecting into them. 1. A brake disc for a disc brake , the brake disc comprising:a friction ring having six to twelve centering and fastening extensions extending from an inner diameter thereof radially inward;a brake disc chamber comprising a brake disc chamber jacket having a brake disc chamber edge at a face side thereof, wherein the brake disc chamber further comprises centering attachments formed as recesses in the chamber edge or in the chamber edge and the chamber jacket, the centering and fastening extensions of the friction ring respectively projecting into the recesses of the brake disc chamber when the friction ring is placed in an axial direction on the face side of the brake disc chamber; andfastening devices arranged to the friction ring on the brake disc chamber, the fastening devices extending in the axial direction.2. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening devices are screws and/or rivets extending in the axial direction.3. The brake disc according to claim 1 , further comprising:a fastening ring mounted at the brake disc chamber edge so as to cover the recesses of the brake disc chamber in which the centering and fastening extensions of the friction ring project,wherein the fastening ring fixes the ...

Solid Type Brake Disc and Manufacturing Method of the Same

A solid type brake disc includes a hat part that includes a circular body that is fitted on a rotary shaft of a wheel and a plurality of hollow protrusions that are formed around the outer surface of the body and each have an internal space. The solid type brake disc also includes a friction part that includes a ring body that has a center hole and receives the hat part in the center hole and projections that protrude toward the hollow protrusions and are inserted in the internal spaces to be covered with the hollow protrusions. 1. A solid type brake disc comprising:a hat part that includes a circular body designed to be fitted on a rotary shaft of a wheel and a plurality of hollow protrusions that are formed around an outer surface of the circular body, each hollow protrusion having an internal space; anda friction part that includes a ring body that has a center hole and projections extending into the center hole, wherein the hat part is received in the center hole so that the projections protrude toward the hollow protrusions, are inserted in the internal spaces and are covered by the hollow protrusions.2. The brake disc of claim 1 , wherein the hollow protrusions form bonding surfaces by coming in contact with an inner surface of the center hole at ends.3. The brake disc of claim 1 , wherein the projections are each divided into a first projecting portion protruding on an inner surface and tapered toward an end close to an axis and a second projecting portion extending from the first projecting portion and increasing in thickness moving toward an end; andwherein a thickness at a boundary of the first projecting portion and the second projecting portion is smallest.4. The brake disc of claim 3 , wherein a ratio of the thickness at the boundary between the first projecting portion and the second projecting portion to a thickness of the ring body is within a range of 0.35 to 0.40.5. The brake disc of claim 3 , wherein the second projecting portion is slanted upward ...

TUNED VIBRATION DAMPED DEVICE

A number of variations may include a casting including a body portion and a mass damper extending therefrom wherein the body portion and the mass damper are a continuous un-joined single piece of cast metal, and wherein the mass dampers constructed and arranged to prevent or retard vibrations of the body portion. A number of variations may include a vented brake rotor including a hub and a first annular portion extending from the hub; the annular portion including a first rotor cheek, a second rotor cheek spaced apart from the first rotor cheek and at least one rib extending between the first rotor cheek and the second rotor cheek; a mass damper disposed between the first rotor cheek and the second rotor cheek. A number of variations may include a casting including a body portion and a mass damper extending therefrom wherein the body portion and the mass damper are a continuous un-joined single piece of cast metal, and wherein the mass damper is constructed and arranged to prevent or retard vibrations of the body portion. 1. A product comprising:a casting including a body portion and a mass damper extending therefrom wherein the body portion and the mass damper are a continuous un-joined single piece of cast metal, and wherein the mass damper is constructed are arranged to prevent, reduce or retard vibrations of the body portion.2. A product as set forth in wherein the body portion includes an annular portion.3. A product as set forth in wherein the body portion includes a first annular portion and a second annular portion claim 1 , and wherein the mass damper includes an anchor portion connected to at least one of the first annular portion or the second annular portion.4. A product as set forth in wherein the anchor portion is connected to both the first annular portion and the second annular portion.5. A product as set forth in wherein the body portion includes a first annular portion and a second spaced apart annular portion and at least one rib extending between ...

SHAFT-HUB CONNECTION

For providing a shaft-hub connection which doesn't require additional transmission elements or intermediate elements, assures a better position of the load transfer angle and can be manufactured economically with the required quality and precision, the disclosure proposes a shaft-hub connection having an alignment gearing with a plurality of dogs, wherein the dogs comprise a contour in cross section, which runs, at least partially, along a prolonged trochoid. 1. A shaft-hub connection comprising an alignment gearing having a plurality of dogs ,wherein the dogs comprise a contour in cross section, which runs, at least partially, along a prolonged trochoid.2. The shaft-hub connection according to claim 1 , wherein the prolonged trochoid is a prolonged hypotrochoid.3. The shaft-hub connection according to claim 1 , wherein the prolonged trochoid is a prolonged epitrochoid.4. The shaft-hub connection according to claim 1 , wherein there are also dogs having different contours.5. The shaft-hub connection according to claim 4 , wherein the dogs having different contours belong to involute gearings claim 4 , parallel tooth systems and/or fine serrations.6. The shaft-hub connection according to claim 1 , wherein the shaft and the hub can be axially displaced with respect to each other.7. The shaft-hub connection according to claim 1 , wherein the shaft and the hub are pressed together.8. The shaft-hub connection according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the tooth systems is manufactured by means of non-round turning.9. The shaft-hub connection according to claim 1 , wherein the dogs comprise an undercut.10. The shaft-hub connection according to claim 1 , wherein the number of the dogs of the shaft and the hub is defined on the base of same basic parameters.11. The shaft-hub connection according to claim 1 , wherein contactless areas are formed in the contour of the dogs.12. The shaft-hub connection according to claim 1 , wherein the alignment gearing comprises stepped ...

BRAKE DISK UNIT

In order to provide a brake disc unit the production and assembly of which is economically viable even with extreme mechanical and thermal load capacity, preferably without the application of intermediate elements, the disclosure proposes a brake disc unit with a friction ring and a friction ring carrier which are connected by means of a shaft-to-hub connection with an alignment gearing having a multitude of dogs, wherein the cross-section of the dogs provides a contour which, at least partly, runs along an extended trochoid. 1. A brake disc unit with a friction ring and a friction ring carrier which are connected by means of a shaft-to-hub connection with an alignment gearing having a multitude of dogs ,whereinthe cross section of the dogs has a contour which, at least partly, runs along an extended trochoid.2. The brake disc unit according to claim 1 , wherein the extended trochoid is an extended hypotrochoid.3. The brake disc unit according to claim 1 , wherein the extended trochoid is an extended epitrochoid.4. The brake disc unit according to claim 1 , wherein there are also dogs with different contours.5. The brake disc unit according to claim 4 , wherein the dogs with different contours belong to involute or parallel toothings claim 4 , and/or fine serrations.6. The brake disc unit according to claim 1 , wherein non-contacting areas are formed in the contour of the dogs.7. The brake disc unit according to claim 1 , wherein the shaft and the hub are compressed.8. The brake disc unit according to claim 7 , wherein the measure for compression is selected in dependence on the maximum temperature difference to be expected between the two components.9. The brake disc unit according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the tooth systems is manufactured by cam turning.10. The brake disc unit according to claim 1 , wherein dogs comprise an undercut.11. The brake disc unit according to claim 1 , wherein the number of dogs of shaft and hub is determined on the basis of ...

Brake Disc and Method for Producing a Brake Disc

A brake disc includes a friction ring having a first material and a brake rotor hat having a second material that is different from the first material. The friction ring includes a flange formed in the axial direction, and the flange is connected to an edge of the brake rotor hat oriented towards the friction ring, by means of at least one connection element designed as a rivet. The rivet head is in flat contact with the surface of the brake rotor hat facing away from the flange.

BRAKING BAND OF A DISC BRAKE DISC

A braking band of a disc for disc brake has a first plate and a second plate, a group of connecting fins connecting the first plate and the second plate, defining a module (M) repeated according to a circumferential direction (C-C). The first fin extends along a first longitudinal direction between a radially inner edge and a radially outer edge forming a circumferentially arched first stretch of first fin having a first concavity (R) kept in the same sense along the entire extension of the first stretch of first fin in the first longitudinal direction, a circumferentially arched second stretch of first fin having a second concavity (R), a circumferentially arched third stretch of first fin, and a circumferentially arched fourth stretch of first fin. The second fin develops along a second longitudinal direction between the radially inner edge and the radially outer edge. The first fin is shorter than the second fin. 110-. (canceled)11. A braking band of a disc for disc brake , said disc defining a rotation axis (A-A) , which defines an axial direction (X-X) either coinciding with or parallel to said rotation axis (A-A) of the disc , a radial direction (R-R) substantially orthogonal to the axial direction (X-X) , and a circumferential (C-C) or tangential (C-C) direction , substantially orthogonal to the axial direction at least either said first plate or said second plate comprises a radially inner edge, facing said rotation axis (A-A) of the disc, and a radially outer edge substantially coaxial with said radially inner edge and facing opposite with respect to said rotation axis (A-A) of the disc,', 'said braking band further comprises a group of connecting fins which connects said first plate and said second plate, defining a module (M) repeated according to said circumferential direction (C-C),', 'said group of connecting fins comprises a first fin which connects said first plate and said second plate, and a second fin which connects said first plate and said ...

Brake disk

A brake disk includes: an outer disk, being substantially ring-shaped and defining a central axis, an inner annular flange of the outer disk formed with connecting bridges, the connecting bridge having a protruding portion disposed through a disposing hole axially; an inner disk, coaxially disposed in the outer disk and located on a same plane with the outer disk, an outer annular flange of the inner disk formed with recessed portions corresponding to the protruding portions respectively, the protruding portion fittingly engaged with the recessed portion to prevent the inner disk from rotating relative to the outer disk, the recessed portion and the protruding portion having a gap therebetween; a plurality of positioning members, each positioning member disposed through the disposing hole to restrain the outer and inner disks from moving relatively axially; wherein the outer and inner disks are axially non-overlapping.

Brake Disc for a Vehicle

A brake disc is provided for a disc brake, which consists of a brake disc chamber and at least one friction ring connected to the latter via connecting devices. A jacket of the brake disc chamber is provided with sections of reduced wall thickness and/or apertures. These sections and/or apertures are axially directed material recesses which are located on the outer circumference of the brake disc chamber jacket and serve for placing the connecting devices as close as possible to the brake disc chamber jacket. 1. A brake disc for a disc brake , comprising:a brake disc chamber having a jacket;at least one friction ring;connection devices by which the at least one friction ring is connected with the brake disc chamber, whereinthe jacket of the brake disc chamber has sections with a reduced wall thickness and/or openings,the sections of the reduced wall thickness and/or the openings are axially oriented material recesses located on an outer circumference of the jacket of the brake disc chamber, andthe sections of the reduced wall thickness and/or the openings are configured for placing the connection devices by which the at least one friction ring is connected with the brake disc chamber.2. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein the brake disc chamber is made of a light metal claim 1 , a steel or a non-metal material.3. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one friction ring and the brake disc chamber are mutually centered via the connection devices.4. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein at least one centering shoulder is provided on the jacket of the brake disc chamber claim 1 , and further wherein the at least one friction ring and brake disc chamber are mutually centered by way of the at least one centering shoulder.5. The brake disc according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one friction ring has at least one fastening projection extending from the friction surface radially inward, andthe jacket of the brake disc chamber has a ...

HUB UNIT HAVING BRAKE DISK

The present disclosure provides a hub unit including a fixing shaft disposed along a rotation center shaft; a hub body rotatably disposed at the fixing shaft through a bearing and having space inside; a brake disk fixed in the hub body by a bracket and formed in a circumference direction on a basis of the fixing shaft; a fixing member where one side of which is fixed to the fixing shaft; a caliper formed at the other side of the fixing member and a part of the brake disk is inserted into the caliper; and a brake pad where both inside surfaces of the brake pad are contacted with both side surfaces of the brake disk. 1. A hub unit having a brake disk comprising:a fixing shaft disposed along a rotation center shaft;a hub body rotatably disposed at the fixing shaft through a bearing, the hub body having space inside;a brake disk fixed in the hub body by a bracket and formed in a circumference direction on a basis of the fixing shaft;a fixing member, wherein one side of the fixing member is fixed to the fixing shaft;a caliper formed at the other side of the fixing member, wherein a part of the brake disk is inserted into the caliper; anda brake pad, wherein both inside surfaces of the brake pad are configured to contact with both side surfaces of the brake disk.2. The hub unit of claim 1 , wherein:a body expansion portion is formed at the hub body, wherein an outer diameter of the body expansion portion is capable of becoming larger, andthe caliper is disposed inside the body expansion portion.3. The hub unit of claim 2 , wherein:one end of the fixing member is fixed to the fixing shaft,the other end of the fixing member extends toward outside in a radial direction in the body expansion portion, andthe brake disk is disposed in parallel with the fixing member and extends toward inside of the caliper.4. The hub unit of claim 2 , wherein:the body expansion portion and the fixing member are formed at a center portion of the fixing shaft in a longitudinal direction.5. The ...

All terrain vehicle

An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and an engine supported by the frame. The engine includes a crankshaft defining a second longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis.

DISK FOR A DISK CLUTCH OR BRAKE, DISK CLUTCH OR BRAKE WITH SUCH A DISK, AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A DISK

The present invention relates to a disk () for a disk clutch or brake () comprising a first friction surface () and a second friction surface () facing away from the first friction surface (), in which recesses and/or grooves () are provided. A first type of recesses and/or grooves (), which is generated by a material shaping and/or a material casting and/or a non-material removing first manufacturing method, is provided in the first friction surface (), and a second type of recesses and/or grooves (), which is generated by a material removing second manufacturing method, is provided in the second friction surface (). In addition, the present invention relates to a disk clutch and brake () comprising such a disk () and a method for producing such a disk (). 12428342840424440284234. A disk () for a disk clutch or brake () comprising a first friction surface () and a second friction surface () facing away from the first friction surface () , in which recesses and/or grooves ( , , ) are provided , characterized in that a first type of recesses and/or grooves () , which is generated by a material shaping and/or a material casting and/or a non-material removing first manufacturing method , is provided in the first friction surface () , and a second type of recesses and/or grooves () , which is generated by a material-removing second manufacturing method , is provided in the second friction surface ().224042. The disk () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first type of recesses and/or grooves () is generated by stamping and/or the second type of recesses and/or grooves () is generated by a mechanical manufacturing method claim 1 , preferably by milling.324042. The disk () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first type of recesses and/or grooves () has a shallower depth than the second type of recesses and/or grooves ().4228343032203032204420. The disk () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first and/or second friction surface (; ) ...

THERMALLY COMPENSATING CAST-IN-PLACE TORSION JOINT WITH IMPROVED AXIAL STIFFNESS

A number of variations may include a brake disc may include a hub portion and a cheek portion. The hub portion may include a receiving flange for mechanically engaging the cheek portion. The cheek portion may include an upper cheek and a lower cheek connected and separated by a web, and an inner flange extending radially inward from the upper cheek to mechanically engage and communicate with the receiving flange of the hub portion such that the hub portion and the cheek portion form a single brake disc. The inner flange may include a at least one spline tooth circumferentially arranged around the inner flange and constructed and arranged to facilitate the mechanical engagement of the receiving flange and the inner flange. 1. A product comprising:a hub portion and a cheek portion;the hub portion comprising a receiving flange;the cheek portion comprising an upper cheek and a lower cheek connected and separated by a web;the cheek portion comprising an inner flange extending radially inward from the upper cheek and being constructed and arranged to mechanically engage and communicate with the receiving flange of the hub portion such that the hub portion and the cheek portion are be a single part; andthe inner flange comprising at least one spline tooth constructed and arranged to facilitate the mechanical engagement of the receiving flange and the inner flange.2. A product as set forth in :wherein the upper cheek portion comprises a first working surface and the lower cheek portion comprises a second working surface, the second working surface facing the opposite direction of the first working surface.3. A product as set forth in :wherein one or more spline teeth are arranged symmetrically around the circumference of the inner flange and wherein a portion of the inner flange is adjacent to each individual spline tooth.4. A product as set forth in :wherein the at least one spline tooth and the inner flange gradually converge in thickness as the inner flange and the at ...

Ventilated Brake Disc

A friction ring configured to be fixed to a hub at one or more fixation points is provided. The friction ring includes a ring shaped body; an outer surface configured to be contacted by a brake mechanism; an inner surface configured to contact a portion of a hub or axle to impart a braking force thereto; at least one through-hole for receiving a fastener for fixing the friction ring to the hub or axle; and at least two protrusions extending from the inner surface of the friction ring forming a channel. A cross-sectional area of an inflow portion of the channel is smaller than a cross-sectional area of an outflow portion of the channel. A brake assembly including a hub and the fixation ring is also provided. 1. A friction ring , comprising:a ring shaped body;an outer surface configured to be contacted by a brake mechanism;an inner surface configured to contact a portion of a hub or axle to impart a braking force thereto;at least one through-hole for receiving a fastener for fixing the friction ring to the hub or axle; andat least two protrusions extending from the inner surface of the friction ring forming a channel, wherein a cross-sectional area of an inflow portion of the channel is smaller than a cross-sectional area of an outflow portion of the channel.2. The friction ring of claim 1 , wherein the channel extends between a circumferential inner edge and a circumferential outer edge of the friction ring and is positioned to direct airflow across the inner surface thereof.3. The friction ring of claim 1 , wherein the inflow portion of the channel is disposed radially inwardly from the outflow portion of the channel claim 1 , such that the airflow is directed from an inner circumferential edge to an outer circumferential edge of the friction ring.4. The friction ring of claim 1 , wherein the at least one through-hole is disposed radially inwardly from a radially inner end of each of the protrusions.5. The friction ring of claim 1 , wherein the friction ring is ...

WHEEL END ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF SERVICING

A wheel end assembly and a method of servicing. The wheel end assembly may include a wheel hub, a mounting ring, and a brake rotor. The mounting ring may be removably coupled to the wheel hub with a first set of fasteners. The brake rotor may be removably mounted to the mounting ring with a second set of fasteners. 1. A wheel end assembly comprising:a wheel hub that is rotatable about an axis;a mounting ring that extends around the wheel hub and is removably coupled to the wheel hub with a first set of fasteners; anda brake rotor that encircles the wheel hub and that is removably mounted to the mounting ring with a second set of fasteners.2. The wheel end assembly of wherein the mounting ring encircles the wheel hub and defines a mounting ring opening through which the wheel hub extends.3. The wheel end assembly of wherein a plurality of lug bolts that are adapted to support a wheel extend from the mounting ring.4. The wheel end assembly of wherein the mounting ring defines a lug bolt hole and wherein a lug bolt extends through the lug bolt hole.5. The wheel end assembly of wherein the brake rotor has an inner side that extends around the axis and that at least partially defines a brake rotor opening through which the wheel hub extends claim 1 , wherein the inner side is disposed further from the axis than the entire wheel hub is disposed from the axis.6. The wheel end assembly of wherein the mounting ring includes a pilot feature that extends in an axial direction away from the brake rotor and that is adapted to be received inside a wheel.7. The wheel end assembly of wherein the brake rotor and a wheel are disposed on opposite sides of the mounting ring.8. The wheel end assembly of wherein the mounting ring has a first side that faces away from the brake rotor and a second side that faces toward the brake rotor claim 7 , wherein the wheel engages the first side and the brake rotor engages the second side.9. The wheel end assembly of wherein the mounting ring ...

BRAKE DISC AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME

A brake disc to be mounted on an axle hub, including sliding surfaces with which friction members respectively come into a sliding contact and which face in mutually opposite directions, wherein the brake disc includes: a first member having a disc-like shape and including a mount portion through which the brake disc is mounted on an axle hub and a radially outer portion located radially outward of the mount portion, one of the sliding surfaces being formed on the radially outer portion; and a second member having a doughnut plate shape, the other of the sliding surfaces being formed on the second member, and wherein the first member and the second member are bonded through a protruding portion formed on one of the radially outer portion of the first member and the second member and protruding toward the other of the radially outer portion and the second member. 1. A brake disc to be mounted on an axle hub , the brake disc including a pair of sliding surfaces with which friction members respectively come into a sliding contact and which face in mutually opposite directions , a first member formed in a disc-like shape and including i) a mount portion through which the brake disc is mounted on the an axle hub and ii) a radially outer portion located radially outward of the mount portion, one of the sliding surfaces being formed on the radially outer portion; and', 'a second member formed in a doughnut plate shape, the other of the sliding surfaces being formed on the second member, and, 'wherein the brake disc includeswherein the first member and the second member are bonded to each other through a protruding portion formed on one of the radially outer portion of the first member and the second member and protruding toward the other of the radially outer portion of the first member and the second member.2. The brake disc according to claim 1 , wherein the protruding portion includes a plurality of annular protrusions disposed concentrically and having mutually ...

BRAKE DEVICE

A brake device includes a hub (); a wheel (); a disc rotor () arranged between the hub () and the wheel (); a fixing portion () that fixes the hub (), the disc rotor (), and the wheel () together by being inserted into a hub through-hole (), a rotor through-hole (), and a wheel through-hole (); a hub-side connecting portion () that connects the hub () and the disc rotor () together with the hub () separated from the disc rotor (), by abutting against a hub-side end portion () of the disc rotor (), which defines the rotor through-hole (); and a wheel-side connecting portion () that connects the disc rotor () and the wheel () together with the disc rotor () separated from the wheel (), by abutting against a wheel-side end portion () of the disc rotor (), which defines the rotor through-hole (). 1. A brake device comprising:a hub in which a hub through-hole is formed;a wheel in which a wheel through-hole is formed;a disc rotor in which a rotor through-hole is formed, and that is arranged between the hub and the wheel;a fixing portion that fixes the hub, the disc rotor, and the wheel together by being inserted into the hub through-hole, the rotor through-hole, and the wheel through-hole;a hub-side connecting portion that is positioned between the hub and the disc rotor, and connects the hub and the disc rotor together with the hub separated from the disc rotor, by abutting against a hub-side end portion of the disc rotor, which defines the rotor through-hole; anda wheel-side connecting portion that is positioned between the disc rotor and the wheel, and connects the disc rotor and the wheel together with the disc rotor separated from the wheel, by abutting against a wheel-side end portion of the disc rotor, which defines the rotor through-hole.2. The brake device according to claim 1 , wherein:the hub-side connecting portion and the wheel-side connecting portion are each formed in an annular shape; andthe fixing portion is inserted into the hub-side connecting portion ...

Floating Drive System and its Floating Drive Disc and Floating Flywheel

A floating drive system includes a floating disc and a floating flywheel, when the chain is offset on the floating flywheel, the floating disc is yawed on each sleeved disc axle, and the floating flywheel is yawed on the sleeved flywheel axle to maintain the linear offset of the chain. 1. A floating drive system comprising:a floating disc, comprising a crank, a plurality of disc axles around the outer ring of the crank, a fluted disc connected to the outer ring of the crank, inside of the fluted disc is provided with a plurality of the disc axle sleeves respectively sleeved on outside of the disc axles;a floating flywheel, comprising an axle hole and a ratchet seat disposed in the axle hole, outside of the ratchet seat is provided with a flywheel axle integrated or separated from the ratchet seat, a curved surface is formed on the outside of the flywheel axle, the outside of the flywheel axle is sleeved on a flywheel axle sleeve, the flywheel axle sleeve contacts the curved surface, and a yaw space is formed between two sides of the flywheel axle sleeve and two sides of the curved surface;wherein, when a chain is offset on the floating flywheel, the floating disc is yawed on each sleeved disc axle, and the floating flywheel is yawed on the sleeved flywheel axle to maintain the chain in linear offset.2. The floating drive system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the disc axle includes a through hole claim 1 , and the floating disc includes an upper cover fixed to each disc axle.3. The floating drive system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the floating flywheel includes a plurality of fixed pins claim 1 , each fixed pin ring array is locked to the outer ring of the flywheel axle sleeve and the outer ring of the flywheel axle.4. The floating drive system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the floating flywheel includes a flywheel cover covered on the flywheel axle sleeve.5. The floating drive system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the floating flywheel includes a flywheel ...

ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE

An all-terrain vehicle including a frame having longitudinally-spaced ends defining a first longitudinal axis, and an engine supported by the frame. The engine includes a crankshaft defining a second longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis. 14.-. (canceled)5. A vehicle comprising:a frame;ground engaging members supporting the frame;a seat supported by the frame;an engine supported by the frame, the engine including an output member rotatable about an axis;a continuously variable transmission (“CVT”) including a drive pulley operatively coupled to the output member of the engine and a driven pulley operatively coupled to the drive pulley; anda torsional damper coupled between the output member of the engine and the drive pulley of the CVT, the torsional damper being rotatable with the output member about the axis.6. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the drive pulley of the CVT is rotatable about an input shaft claim 5 , and the torsional damper is spaced apart from the input shaft by a rotational member.7. The vehicle of claim 6 , wherein at least a portion of the rotational member is received by the torsional damper.8. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the engine further includes a flywheel claim 5 , and the torsional damper is coupled to the flywheel.9. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the torsional damper is positioned rearward of the engine.10. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the torsional damper is positioned forward of the drive pulley.11. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the drive pulley being rotatable about the axis.121. The vehicle of claim claim 5 , further comprising:a shiftable transmission operatively coupled to the driven pulley of the CVT;a first differential operatively coupled to a first portion of the plurality of ground engaging members and operatively coupled to the CVT through the shiftable transmission; anda second differential operatively coupled to a second portion of the plurality of ground engaging members and ...

HUB UNIT HAVING A BRAKE DISC

A hub unit has a brake disc and a hub body disposed to rotate with a rim on which a tire is mounted. An internal space is formed in the hub body, wherein the brake disc is fixed in the internal space. A fixed shaft is disposed and fixed along a rotation center shaft of the hub body. A brake shoe is coupled to the fixed shaft. A brake pad is disposed to contact the brake disc. A braking force applier supplies a braking force to the hub body wherein the brake pad and the brake disc are in contact with each other. 1. A hub unit having a brake disc , the hub unit comprising:a hub body disposed to rotate with a rim on which a tire is mounted, the hub body forming an internal space therein, wherein a brake disc is fixed in the internal space;a fixed shaft disposed and fixed along a rotation center shaft of the hub body;a brake shoe coupled to the fixed shaft, wherein a brake pad is carried on the brake shoe and comes in contact with the brake disc; anda braking force applier for supplying a braking force to the hub body wherein the brake pad and the brake disc are in contact with each other.2. The hub unit of claim 1 , whereinthe hub body is rotatably disposed relative to the fixed shaft through a bearing.3. The hub unit of claim 1 , whereinthe fixed shaft is disposed to penetrate a center portion of the brake shoe, and the brake pad is disposed in the brake shoe.4. The hub unit of claim 1 , whereinthe brake disc is fixed to an inner side of the hub body, and is disposed to face the brake pad with a predetermined gap therebetween.5. The hub unit of claim 1 , whereinthe braking force applier includesa piston member disposed to push the brake shoe such that the brake pad contacts the brake disc, andan elastic member disposed to supply elastic force in a direction in which the brake pad is separated from the brake disc.6. The hub unit of claim 5 , whereinthe brake shoe is formed as a pair of the brake shoes that face each other,the brake pad includes two pads, one each ...