20240044379. FLOATING CALIPER BRAKE HAVING TWO METAL SECTIONS AND ONE ELASTOMER SECTION simplified abstract (ZF Active Safety GmbH)
FLOATING CALIPER BRAKE HAVING TWO METAL SECTIONS AND ONE ELASTOMER SECTION
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FLOATING CALIPER BRAKE HAVING TWO METAL SECTIONS AND ONE ELASTOMER SECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240044379 titled 'FLOATING CALIPER BRAKE HAVING TWO METAL SECTIONS AND ONE ELASTOMER SECTION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a floating caliper brake system that includes a first metal section connected to a guiding element. The first metal section is positioned in a recess and can rest against a wall on one side of a limiting element. In a second position, an elastomer section is deformed elastically, creating a spring force that acts on the first metal section towards the wall. When the spring force exceeds a predetermined threshold, the connection between the first metal section and the guiding element is cancelled, allowing the first metal section to move relative to the guiding element. When the spring force is below the threshold, the connection is re-established.
- A floating caliper brake system with a non-positive connection between a first metal section and a guiding element is disclosed.
- The first metal section can rest against a wall in a recess, providing positive engagement.
- An elastomer section is deformed elastically, creating a spring force that acts on the first metal section towards the wall.
- When the spring force exceeds a predetermined threshold, the non-positive connection is cancelled, allowing the first metal section to move relative to the guiding element.
- When the spring force is below the threshold, the non-positive connection is re-established.
Potential Applications
- Automotive braking systems
- Industrial machinery braking systems
- Bicycle braking systems
Problems Solved
- Provides a mechanism for controlled movement of the first metal section in response to spring force
- Allows for effective braking performance and adjustment
Benefits
- Improved braking efficiency and control
- Enhanced durability and reliability of the brake system
- Simplified design and assembly process
Original Abstract Submitted
a floating caliper brake is shown including a first metal section fastened non-positively to a guiding element and is-arranged in a recess so that, in a first position, a first section of the first metal section rests in an axial direction, with positive engagement, against a first section of a wall, which defines the recess, on a first side of a limiting element, wherein, in a second position, in which the first metal section and the first section of the wall are arranged at a distance from one another in the axial direction, a first elastomer section is deformed elastically such that a spring force acts on the first metal section-in an axial direction and towards the first section of the wall, and wherein, when the spring force is equal to or greater than a predetermined non-positive engagement force threshold, the non-positive connection between the first metal section and the guiding element is cancelled, resulting in that the first metal section moves relative to the guiding element in the axial direction, and when the spring force is less than the predetermined non-positive engagement force threshold, the non-positive connection between the first metal section and the guiding element is re-established.
