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Friction Material - EP3048325
The patent EP3048325 was granted to Nisshinbo Brake on Aug 24, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 9, 2014 under application number EP14845270A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".
EP3048325
- Application Number
- EP14845270A
- Filing Date
- Sep 9, 2014
- Status
- Opposition Rejected
- Jul 18, 2025
- Publication Date
- Aug 24, 2022
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
A non-asbestos organic (NAO) friction material for disc brake pads that achieves effective braking performance and wear resistance during high-speed and high-load braking while meeting copper content regulations. The material composition includes a binder, fiber base material, lubricant, titanate, inorganic friction modifier, organic friction modifier, pH adjuster, and filler, with specific ratios and particle sizes of hard inorganic particles and aluminum oxide. The friction material is designed to optimize braking performance and durability while minimizing copper content.
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