18233721. METHOD OF SETTING CONTACT POSITION BETWEEN OPERATING CAM AND ROLLER FOR AIR BRAKE, AND OPERATING CAM FOR AIR BRAKE simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)

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METHOD OF SETTING CONTACT POSITION BETWEEN OPERATING CAM AND ROLLER FOR AIR BRAKE, AND OPERATING CAM FOR AIR BRAKE

Organization Name

KIA CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Sangheon Ryu of Seoul (KR)

Sangweol Han of Suwon-Si (KR)

Chulwon Lee of Suwon-Si (KR)

METHOD OF SETTING CONTACT POSITION BETWEEN OPERATING CAM AND ROLLER FOR AIR BRAKE, AND OPERATING CAM FOR AIR BRAKE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18233721 titled 'METHOD OF SETTING CONTACT POSITION BETWEEN OPERATING CAM AND ROLLER FOR AIR BRAKE, AND OPERATING CAM FOR AIR BRAKE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for setting the contact position between the operating cam and the roller for an air brake system. This involves adjusting the contact position between the operating cam and the second roller to ensure proper braking performance.

  • Leading shoe and trailing shoe with first and second rollers respectively
  • First and second linings on external surfaces of the shoes
  • Drum on the back plate circumference
  • Operating cam supporting the rollers to rotate in the direction of expanding the gap between the shoes
  • Setting the contact position between the operating cam and the second roller to align with the rotation direction of the drum during backward vehicle movement

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in various air brake systems for vehicles, ensuring efficient and reliable braking performance.

Problems Solved

- Ensures proper contact position between the operating cam and the roller for effective braking - Helps in adjusting the braking mechanism for backward vehicle movement

Benefits

- Improved braking efficiency - Enhanced safety during vehicle operation

Potential Commercial Applications

- Automotive industry for vehicles with air brake systems - Transportation companies for fleet vehicles

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to methods of adjusting contact positions in braking systems, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does this method compare to existing techniques for setting contact positions in air brake systems?

The article does not provide a comparison with existing techniques, leaving the reader wondering about the uniqueness of this method.

Are there any specific vehicle models or types that would benefit most from this technology?

The abstract does not mention any specific vehicle models or types that would benefit most from this technology, leaving the reader curious about its potential applications in different vehicles.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method of setting the contact position between the operating cam and the roller for the air brake which includes a leading shoe and a trailing shoe respectively provided with a first roller and a second roller, a first lining and a second lining respectively provided on external surfaces of the leading shoe and the trailing shoe, a drum disposed on a circumference of the back plate, and the operating cam disposed to support the first roller and the second roller therebetween to rotate in a direction of expanding a gap between the leading shoe and the trailing shoe, includes setting the contact position between the operating cam and the second roller so that a direction in which the operating cam presses the second roller during braking is moved in a rotation direction of the drum when the vehicle moves backward thereof.