Patent No. EP3916264 (titled "Damping Material For A Damping Or Intermediate Layer For Brake Linings And A Method For Producing The Damping Material") was filed by TMD Friction Services on May 18, 2021. The application was issued on Nov 30, 2022.
A damping material for brake pads that enhances comfort properties by reducing noise and vibrations. The material comprises a rubber-resin composite with distinct, heterogeneously distributed phases of rubber and resin, achieved through a specific manufacturing process involving kneading and compression. The composite exhibits high mechanical strength and damping properties, making it suitable for use as an intermediate layer in brake pads.

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