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US3295638A
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Brake shoe centering mechanism
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-10-07
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1984-10-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Bauman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:43
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D51/00; F16D51/46; F16D51/48; F16D65/00; F16D65/38; F16D65/40; F16D65/52; F16D65/56; F16D65/561; F16D65/565
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
BRAKE CENTERING MECHANISM COMPRISING: A BRAKE DRUM ARRANGED TO ROTATE WITH A VEHICLE WHEEL; A STATIONARY MEMBER; BRAKE SHOES BIASEDLY CARRIED BY SAID STATIONARY MEMBER IN JUXTAPOSITION TO SAID BRAKE DRUM; AUTOMATIC ADJUSTING MEANS INCLUDING A STAR WHEEL ACTUATOR DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID BRAKE SHOES AND ARRANGED TO MAINTAIN A PREDETERMINED CLEARANCE BETWEEN SAID BRAKE DRUM AND SAID BRAKE SHOES; AND CENTERING MEANS FOR SAID BRAKE SHOES HAVING PORTIONS DISPOSED ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID ADJUSTING MEANS AND INCLUDING A BRACKET ADJUSTABLY CARRIED BY SAID STATIONARY MEMBER AND RESILIENT MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BRACKET AND ENGAGING SAID ADJUSTING MEANS, SAID RESILIENT MEANS ADAPTING SAID ADJUSTING MEANS TO BE YIELDABLE RELATIVE TO SAID STATIONARY MEMBER DURING WHEEL ROTATION IN EITHER DIRECTION, SAID RESILIENT MEANS HAVING PORTIONS SPACED FROM SAID BRACKET A DISTANCE PROPORTIONAL TO THE PREDETERMINED CLEARANCE BETWEEN SAID BRAKE DRUM AND SAID BRAKE SHOES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
BRAKE CENTERING MECHANISM COMPRISING: A BRAKE DRUM ARRANGED TO ROTATE WITH A VEHICLE WHEEL; A STATIONARY MEMBER; BRAKE SHOES BIASEDLY CARRIED BY SAID STATIONARY MEMBER IN JUXTAPOSITION TO SAID BRAKE DRUM; AUTOMATIC ADJUSTING MEANS INCLUDING A STAR WHEEL ACTUATOR DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID BRAKE SHOES AND ARRANGED TO MAINTAIN A PREDETERMINED CLEARANCE BETWEEN SAID BRAKE DRUM AND SAID BRAKE SHOES; AND CENTERING MEANS FOR SAID BRAKE SHOES HAVING PORTIONS DISPOSED ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID ADJUSTING MEANS AND INCLUDING A BRACKET ADJUSTABLY CARRIED BY SAID STATIONARY MEMBER AND RESILIENT MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BRACKET AND ENGAGING SAID ADJUSTING MEANS, SAID RESILIENT MEANS ADAPTING SAID ADJUSTING MEANS TO BE YIELDABLE RELATIVE TO SAID STATIONARY MEMBER DURING WHEEL ROTATION IN EITHER DIRECTION, SAID RESILIENT MEANS HAVING PORTIONS SPACED FROM SAID BRACKET A DISTANCE PROPORTIONAL TO THE PREDETERMINED CLEARANCE BETWEEN SAID BRAKE DRUM AND SAID BRAKE SHOES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |