F16D2065/1356

Segmented heat shield with reduced interlayer thermal conduction
11572159 · 2023-02-07 · ·

A heat shield assembly is disclosed. In various embodiments, the heat shield assembly defines a first circumferential side and a second circumferential side and an inboard end and an outboard end and includes a first layer defining a first surface of the heat shield assembly and having a first tab member disposed proximate the inboard end at the first circumferential side and a second tab member disposed proximate the outboard end at the first circumferential side; and a second layer defining a second surface of the heat shield assembly and having one or more first crimped portions extending along the first circumferential side and configured to engage the first tab member and the second tab member.

Multi-part brake drum
11473635 · 2022-10-18 · ·

A brake drum for utility vehicles configured to mount rotatably about an axis of rotation and including a friction section and a connection section, wherein the friction section includes a friction surface and a plurality of transmission structures, wherein the connection section comprises at least one mounting surface and a plurality of transfer structures, wherein the transfer structures engage positively and/or nonpositively in the respective complementary transmission structures so that a torque about the axis of rotation can be transmitted positively, and wherein the mounting surface serves to fix the brake drum indirectly or directly to a hub.

Torque transmission assembly for a bicycle
11465711 · 2022-10-11 · ·

The disclosure relates to a torque transmission assembly for a bicycle. The torque transmission assembly includes an adapter device and a driving body that is rigidly connectable to the adapter device in a torque transmitting manner. The adapter device has three support arms that extend with a radial direction component, and the driving body has a corresponding number of support cutouts. The support arms are received in the support cutouts forming a press fit. The torque transmission assembly is characterized in that the press fit of the support arms and support cutouts has two fitting planes, which are parallel to one another and to an imaginary plane containing the axis of rotation of the assembly. There is a clearance between the support arm and support cutout along the radial direction component.

Disc brake rotor for human-powered vehicle
11492066 · 2022-11-08 · ·

A disc brake rotor comprises a hub engagement member, an outer member, and a coupling arm. The hub engagement member is configured to engage with a hub assembly. The outer member is provided radially outwardly of the hub engagement member with respect to a rotational axis of the disc brake rotor. The coupling arm extends radially outwardly from the hub engagement member to the outer member. The coupling arm includes a first axial surface provided on a first axial side in an axial direction with respect to the rotational axis and a second axial surface provided on a second axial side reverse to the first axial side in the axial direction. At least one of the first axial surface and the second axial surface is non-parallel to a reference plane perpendicular to the rotational axis as viewed in a radial direction with respect to the rotational axis.

BRAKE DISC COMPRISING A FRICTION RING AND A HUB PRODUCED AS A SEPARATE ELEMENT AND ARRANGED INSIDE OF THE FRICTION RING

A brake disc having a friction ring and a hub produced as a separate element and arranged inside the friction ring according. Recesses are configured in the friction ring on the inside to connect the hub to the friction ring and corresponding projections are formed on the hub, which projections engage in the recesses of the friction ring in order to be able to transfer torque from the friction ring to the hub. The recesses have an undercut at least partially in a radial direction, as viewed looking inward from the outside. The disc is simple and cost-effective to manufacture and has an acoustically advantageous operating performance, in particular in the case of thermal expansion.

Brake module for a drive system, drive system and production method for a brake module

A brake module for a drive system, in particular for doors, including at least one thrust washer and at least one brake disc, wherein the at least one thrust washer and the at least one brake disc each have at least one friction surface rubbing against each other during braking operation is provided. The embodiments also relate to a drive system, in particular for doors, including such a brake module. The embodiments further relate to a production method for a brake module of the abovementioned type. Known brake modules have a high variation in the braking force on the one hand in the course of their service life and on the other hand as a function of the temperature.

Disc brake disc with parking brake cylindrical surface
11204072 · 2021-12-21 · ·

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.

Shaft-hub connection
11359675 · 2022-06-14 ·

A shaft-hub connection includes an alignment gearing with a plurality of dogs. The dogs comprise a contouring cross-section, which runs, at least partially, along a prolonged trochoid.

Brake assemblies having a wheel hub, brake disc, and spacers

A brake assembly includes a wheel hub having a radially-outer diameter and a plurality of splines that are spaced apart around the radially-outer diameter. A brake disc is mounted on the wheel hub and has a radially-inner diameter and a plurality of pockets that are spaced apart around the radially-inner diameter. The pockets receive the splines such that the brake disc rotates with the wheel hub. Each pocket has opposing axially-extending side walls. Each side wall has an outwardly-chamfered outboard end and an inboard locking recess. A plurality of spacers are radially disposed between the splines and pockets. Each spacer has opposing arms connected together by a brace. Each arm has an outwardly-chamfered end and outwardly-projecting locking foot which together mate with the outwardly chamfered outboard end and inboard locking recess, respectively, so as to lock the spacer in the pocket.

Vehicle floating disc hub assembly
11339840 · 2022-05-24 · ·

A vehicle floating disc hub assembly includes a hub portion that includes a bearing housing provided on an inner circumferential surface such that a bearing coupled to an axle is mounted, a flange portion provided in one end in an axial direction, and a plurality of disc fastening grooves provided in the other end; and a disc portion mounted on the hub portion having a hub fastener to be fastened to the disc fastening groove through a fastening member corresponding to the disc fastening groove. The fastening member includes a spring clip mounted between the disc fastening groove and the hub fastener to form a contact force therewith, a spring plate formed to have an elastic force in the axial direction of the axle and placed in the spring clip, and a fastening bolt that couple to the hub fastener through the spring plate.