Disc Brake And Holder For The Fixing Of Brake Pads In A Disc Brake
Patent No. EP3199827 (titled "Disc Brake And Holder For The Fixing Of Brake Pads In A Disc Brake") was filed by BPW Bergische Achsen on Dec 1, 2016. The application was issued on Jan 20, 2021.
Patent Summary
A disc brake with a simplified hold-down device for securing brake linings. The hold-down device features a unique cross-sectional shape with a narrow section at one end and a wider section at the other, allowing it to be securely seated in a recess on the brake caliper while maintaining radial and circumferential stability. The recess is designed to match the hold-down device's shape, eliminating the need for specialized milling tools and simplifying manufacturing.
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Date
Description
EP3199827
- Application Number
- EP16201634A
- Filing Date
- Dec 1, 2016
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Dec 18, 2020
- Publication Date
- Jan 20, 2021
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