US3820638A
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Brake mounting
Assignee: International Motors LLC
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Filing: 1972-02-24
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1992-02-24
Abstract
Abstract An improved brake mounting which permits removal and installation of brake components from the inboard side of the associated wheel having a pair of brake shoes pivotally mounted from the axle housing and a brake actuator attached to the axle housing. Pins pivotally mount the brake shoes and are releasably retained by a locking means attached to the axle housing and fastening means releasably secure the actuator to the axle housing. Both the locking means and fastening means are arranged to be manipulated solely through the open inboard end of the associated brake drum.
Inventors
- 👤 E Ebey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:16
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D51/00; F16D51/16; F16D51/18; F16D51/20; B; B60; B60T; B60T1/00; B60T1/02; B60T1/06; B60T1/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
An improved brake mounting for a vehicle having an axle housing and a wheel assembly rotatably mounted on an outboard end of said housing, comprising: a brake drum attached to the inboard side of the wheel assembly and having an open end facing inboard of said housing; a flange on said housing including an extension having a pair of bores; brake shoe means disposed within said drum; a pair of pins complementary with said bores for pivotally attaching the brake shoe means to said extension; a pair of locking plates for separately connecting the respective pins to the flange; first bolt means securing one end of each of said locking plates to said flange; second bolt means securing the other end of each of said locking plates to each of the respective pins; actuator means engageable with the brake shoe means for expanding the brake shoe means into frictional engagement with the brake drum; fastening means for securing the actuator means to the flange; and both of said first bolt means and said fastening means being capable of manipulation through said open end to permit removal and installation of the actuator and brake shoe means from the inboard side thereof, and said locking plates serve to facilitate extraction of the pins from the bores during removal thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
An improved brake mounting for a vehicle having an axle housing and a wheel assembly rotatably mounted on an outboard end of said housing, comprising: a brake drum attached to the inboard side of the wheel assembly and having an open end facing inboard of said housing; a flange on said housing including an extension having a pair of bores; brake shoe means disposed within said drum; a pair of pins complementary with said bores for pivotally attaching the brake shoe means to said extension; a pair of locking plates for separately connecting the respective pins to the flange; first bolt means securing one end of each of said locking plates to said flange; second bolt means securing the other end of each of said locking plates to each of the respective pins; actuator means engageable with the brake shoe means for expanding the brake shoe means into frictional engagement with the brake drum; fastening means for securing the actuator means to the flange; and both of said first bolt means and said fastening means being capable of manipulation through said open end to permit removal and installation of the actuator and brake shoe means from the inboard side thereof, and said locking plates serve to facilitate extraction of the pins from the bores during removal thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |