US3363727A
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Closed-loop type disc brake
Assignee: DBA SA
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Filing: 1966-11-17
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Granted: 1968-01-16
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Expires: 1986-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thirion Rene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:55
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D65/00; F16D65/14; F16D65/16; F16D65/18; F16D55/00; F16D55/02; F16D55/22; F16D55/224; F16D55/225; F16D55/226; F16D55/2262; F16D65/02; F16D65/04; F16D65/092; F16D65/095; F16D65/097; F16D65/0973; F16D65/0974; F16D65/0977; F16D65/0978; F16D2055/0004; F16D2055/0008; F16D2055/0016; F16D2055/002; F16D2055/0025; F16D2055/0041; F16D2055/007; F16D65/78; F16D2065/785; F16D2121/00; F16D2121/02; F16D2121/14; F16D2125/00; F16D2125/02; F16D2125/06; F16D2125/18; F16D2125/58; F16D2250/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A DISC BRAKE OF THE FLOATING FRAME TYPE COMPRISING A U-SHAPED FIXED SUPPORT WITH TWO LIMBS EXTENDING ADJACENT THE RESPECTIVE FACES OF THE DISC TO BE BRAKED AND CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER BY A SOLID PERIPHERAL PORTION, TWO FRICTION PADS SLIDABLY RECEIVED IN FACING OPENINGS OF THE RESPECTIVE FIXED SUPPORT LIMBS, AND A CLOSED LOOP STRUCTURE SLIDABLY GUIDED FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT ON THE FIXED SUPPORT AND INCLUDING AN ACTUATOR ON ONE SIDE OF THE DISC ADAPTED TO BRING THE ADJACENT FRICTION PAD INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CORRESPONDING DISC FACE AND A RIGID FRAME EXTENDING BEYOND THE DISC FOR BRINGING THE OTHER FRICTION PAD INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OPPOSITE FACE THEREOF, EACH OF SAID OPENINGS BEING LIMITED BY TWO RADIALLY SPACED ARCUATE PORTIONS OF THE FIXED SUPPORT LIMB AND BY TWO CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED LATERAL PORTIONS CONNECTING SAID ARCUATE PORTIONS TO EACH OTHER, AND EACH OF SAID LATERAL PORTIONS BEING PROVIDED WITH A SLOT AT ITS OUTER EDGE NEAR THE TOP THEREOF FOR SLIDABLY GUIDING SAID RIGID FRAME WHEN MOVING PARALLEL TO THE DISC AXIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A DISC BRAKE OF THE FLOATING FRAME TYPE COMPRISING A U-SHAPED FIXED SUPPORT WITH TWO LIMBS EXTENDING ADJACENT THE RESPECTIVE FACES OF THE DISC TO BE BRAKED AND CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER BY A SOLID PERIPHERAL PORTION, TWO FRICTION PADS SLIDABLY RECEIVED IN FACING OPENINGS OF THE RESPECTIVE FIXED SUPPORT LIMBS, AND A CLOSED LOOP STRUCTURE SLIDABLY GUIDED FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT ON THE FIXED SUPPORT AND INCLUDING AN ACTUATOR ON ONE SIDE OF THE DISC ADAPTED TO BRING THE ADJACENT FRICTION PAD INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CORRESPONDING DISC FACE AND A RIGID FRAME EXTENDING BEYOND THE DISC FOR BRINGING THE OTHER FRICTION PAD INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OPPOSITE FACE THEREOF, EACH OF SAID OPENINGS BEING LIMITED BY TWO RADIALLY SPACED ARCUATE PORTIONS OF THE FIXED SUPPORT LIMB AND BY TWO CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED LATERAL PORTIONS CONNECTING SAID ARCUATE PORTIONS TO EACH OTHER, AND EACH OF SAID LATERAL PORTIONS BEING PROVIDED WITH A SLOT AT ITS OUTER EDGE NEAR THE TOP THEREOF FOR SLIDABLY GUIDING SAID RIGID FRAME WHEN MOVING PARALLEL TO THE DISC AXIS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-01-15 | 1971-07-17 | 1972-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-15 | 1975-07-17 | 1976-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-15 | 1979-07-17 | 1980-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |