US3747713A
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Brake band end connection and method of manufacture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-07
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1992-07-07
Abstract
Abstract An end connection for a transmission brake band enabling the band to be inserted longitudinally into the space between the drum and housing. The end connection comprises an end plate welded to the band strap and having a reversely bent pocket. After inserting the band, a bracket is placed over the end plate with one end inserted in the pocket and the other reversely bent to engage end plate edge. The bracket has a tang engageable by the piston rod and is held in position by the housing so that the load is equally distributed between both ends of the end plate. The invention includes a method for converting an end connection of the double-fold type to a connection in accordance with the invention.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:40
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D65/00; F16D65/02; F16D65/04; F16D65/06; F16D65/065; F16D65/067; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49815; Y10T29/49821; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49945
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A brake band end connection which enables the band to be fed longitudinally between a transmission housing and drum and be engaged by a force-applying member carried by the housing, the end connection comprising a curved end plate secured to the brake band, a reversely shaped pocket on the outer end of said end plate, the other end of the end plate having a transversE edge, a separate curved bracket having a nose receivable by said pocket and a shoulder at the ohter end engageable with said transverse end plate edge, and an outwardly extending tang integral with said bracket engageable by said force-applying member when the band is moved so as to bring the bracket inside the housing, the thickness of the bracket being such that it will be retained by the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A brake band end connection which enables the band to be fed longitudinally between a transmission housing and drum and be engaged by a force-applying member carried by the housing, the end connection comprising a curved end plate secured to the brake band, a reversely shaped pocket on the outer end of said end plate, the other end of the end plate having a transversE edge, a separate curved bracket having a nose receivable by said pocket and a shoulder at the ohter end engageable with said transverse end plate edge, and an outwardly extending tang integral with said bracket engageable by said force-applying member when the band is moved so as to bring the bracket inside the housing, the thickness of the bracket being such that it will be retained by the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination according to claim 1, one corner of said brake band adjacent said end connection being relieved to facilitate entry into the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination according to claim 1, said bracket being further provided with upwardly extending corners engaging the sides of said pocket to prevent lateral displacement of the bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination according to claim 1, said outwardly extending tang being laterally offset from the centerline of the bracket, whereby it may be received by a force-applying member offset from the centerline of the brake band.
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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |