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Nonmetallic composite friction member
Assignee: Goodrich Corp
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Filing: 1975-02-05
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Granted: 1976-02-03
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Expires: 1995-02-05
Abstract
Abstract A nonmetallic friction member is constructed of a bulk graphite component bonded to a resin impregnated carbon cloth component. The friction member is particularly useful for brake and clutch devices, especially multiple disc-type brakes for aircraft. The member may be in the form of a rotor or stator. If driving slots are provided, the member may be reinforced with resin impregnated carbon cloth at these slots.
Inventors
- 👤 Carroll P. Krupp
- 👤 Hildreth W. Stevenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:16
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B9/00; B32B9/04; B32B9/047; C; C04; C04B; C04B35/00; C04B35/71; C04B35/78; C04B35/80; C04B35/83; F; F16; F16D; F16D13/00; F16D13/58; F16D13/60; F16D13/64; F16D65/00; F16D65/02; F16D65/12; F16D65/125; F16D65/126; F16D69/00; F16D69/02; F16D69/023; B32B2260/00; B32B2260/02; B32B2260/021; B32B2260/04; B32B2260/046; B32B2475/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/21; Y10T428/213
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
In a disc brake which includes a rotor and a stator wherein at least one of said rotor or stator is a nonmetallic composite friction member, said friction member comprising: a. a first disc shaped carbon component having two radially extending faces and consisting essentially of bulk graphite; and b. a second carbon component comprising at least one ply of carbon cloth impregnated with a carbonized resin, wherein the second carbon component is bonded to a face of the first carbon component.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
In a disc brake which includes a rotor and a stator wherein at least one of said rotor or stator is a nonmetallic composite friction member, said friction member comprising: a. a first disc shaped carbon component having two radially extending faces and consisting essentially of bulk graphite; and b. a second carbon component comprising at least one ply of carbon cloth impregnated with a carbonized resin, wherein the second carbon component is bonded to a face of the first carbon component.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A nonmetallic composite friction member as defined in claim 1 in which the second carbon component comprises not less than about 50% of the thickness of the member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A nonmetallic composite friction member as defined in claim 1 in which at least one carbon cloth ply comprises arcuate segments of closely woven carbon fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A nonmetallic composite friction member as defined in claim 3, wherein the second carbon component comprises a plurality of carbon cloth plies, each ply comprising arcuate segments of closely woven carbon fabric, the fabric segments of each ply being butted together such that the location of the abutment are staggered in relation to the location of abutment in an immediately adjacent ply.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A nonmetallic composite friction member as defined in claim 1 in which another second carbon component is bonded to the first carbon component such that the first carbon component forms a core between the two second carbon components.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A nonmetallic composite friction member as defined in claim 5 in which the member is of annular disc-like configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A nonmetallic composite friction member as defined in claim 6, the disc-like member having an outer periphery and an opening which defines an inner periphery and in which one periphery consists essentially of the second carbon component.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A nonmetallic composite friction member as defined in claim 7 in which the one periphery has annularly spaced drive slots.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A nonmetallic composite friction member as defined in claim 1 in which the carbon cloth ply is graphite.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
83 words
In a disc brake which includes a rotor and a stator wherein at least one of said rotor or stator is a nonmetallic composite friction member, said friction member comprising: a. a first disc shaped carbon component having two radially extending faces and consisting essentially of pyrolyzed thermosetting resin; and b. a second carbon component comprising at least one ply of carbon cloth impregnated with a carbonized resin, wherein the second carbon component is bonded to a face of the first carbon component.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
83 words
In a disc brake which includes a rotor and a stator wherein at least one of said rotor or stator is a nonmetallic composite friction member, said friction member comprising: a. a first disc shaped carbon component having two radially extending faces and consisting essentially of pyrolyzed thermosetting resin; and b. a second carbon component comprising at least one ply of carbon cloth impregnated with a carbonized resin, wherein the second carbon component is bonded to a face of the first carbon component.
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) | 1979-02-02 | 1979-08-04 | 1980-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-02 | 1983-08-04 | 1984-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-02 | 1987-08-04 | 1988-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |