18298837. TORQUE PAD simplified abstract (HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.)
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TORQUE PAD
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Brian Shula of South Bend IN (US)
TORQUE PAD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18298837 titled 'TORQUE PAD
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a brake assembly designed to compress a brake disc stack to limit the rotational motion of a wheel. The assembly transmits the compression force from the disc stack to a torque pad via a backing plate and a pad face, which has a convex surface to distribute the force profile evenly.
- The brake assembly compresses a brake disc stack to limit wheel rotation.
- The compression force is transmitted from the disc stack to a torque pad via a backing plate and pad face.
- The pad face has a convex surface that decreases the force profile towards the edges of the torque pad.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle braking systems - Industrial machinery for rotational motion control
Problems Solved: - Efficiently reducing and limiting rotational motion of a wheel - Ensuring even distribution of compression force on the torque pad
Benefits: - Improved braking performance - Enhanced safety through better control of wheel rotation
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for manufacturing advanced braking systems, as well as in industrial machinery for precise control of rotational motion.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to brake assemblies, torque pads, and rotational motion control mechanisms to understand the existing technology landscape.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in brake assembly technology, torque pad materials, and methods for controlling rotational motion in various industries.
Questions about Brake Assembly Technology: 1. How does the convex surface of the pad face contribute to the distribution of compression force? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for the automotive industry in terms of safety and performance?
Original Abstract Submitted
In some examples, a brake assembly is configured to compress a brake disc stack to reduce and/or limit rotational motion of a wheel about a wheel axis. The brake assembly is configured to transmit a compression force on the disc stack to a backing plate. The backing plate is configured to transmit the compression force to a pad face of a torque pad, which transmits the compression force to a torque tube. A pad face of the torque pad defines a convex surface configured to cause a magnitude of a force profile on the pad face to decrease as the force profile distributes toward an edge of the torque pad. In examples, the pad face defines a first convex surface configured to reduce the magnitude as the force profile distributes toward a first end and a second convex surface configured to reduce the magnitude as the force profile distributes toward a second end substantially opposite the first end.
