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US5002164A
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Push-rod guide for air-operated diaphragm spring brakes
Assignee: Haldex Brake Corp
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Filing: 1989-09-01
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Granted: 1991-03-26
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Expires: 2009-09-01
Abstract
Abstract An improvement in a conventional air-operated diaphragm spring brake is provided by a guide (100) being disposed in registry with an aperture (26) in a service brake housing (16). A push-rod (10) extends from a diaphragm (58) within the housing (12) through the bushing (102) to pivotably connect to a slack adjuster (6). The bushing (102) serves to maintain the push-rod (10) at a preselected angle relative to the slack adjuster (6) when the push-rod is in the inoperative position.
Inventors
- 👤 John P. Bowyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:05
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D65/00; F16D65/14; F16D65/16; F16D65/22; B; B60; B60T; B60T17/00; B60T17/08; B60T17/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
In an air-operated diaphragm spring brake comprising: a housing defining a chamber and having a push-rod opening in communication therewith; a push-rod extending from the chamber through the opening and having an outer end exterior to the chamber and, which is adapted to pivotably connect to a slack adjuster, said slack adjuster having a radial centerline extending from the axis of rotation of the slack adjuster through the pivotable connection; and a diaphragm within the chamber for actuating the push-rod along a generally longitudinal axis thereof in a stroke between operative and inoperative positions, said longitudinal axis and said radial centerline defining a preset angle when the push-rod is in the inoperative position, the improvement which comprises: a bushing fixedly mounted with respect to the housing in registry with the opening and in slidable engagement with the push-rod for generally maintaining the preset angle whenever the push-rod is returned to the inoperative position so that the slack adjuster can maintain optimum adjustment of the push-rod stroke.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
In an air-operated diaphragm spring brake comprising: a housing defining a chamber and having a push-rod opening in communication therewith; a push-rod extending from the chamber through the opening and having an outer end exterior to the chamber and, which is adapted to pivotably connect to a slack adjuster, said slack adjuster having a radial centerline extending from the axis of rotation of the slack adjuster through the pivotable connection; and a diaphragm within the chamber for actuating the push-rod along a generally longitudinal axis thereof in a stroke between operative and inoperative positions, said longitudinal axis and said radial centerline defining a preset angle when the push-rod is in the inoperative position, the improvement which comprises: a bushing fixedly mounted with respect to the housing in registry with the opening and in slidable engagement with the push-rod for generally maintaining the preset angle whenever the push-rod is returned to the inoperative position so that the slack adjuster can maintain optimum adjustment of the push-rod stroke.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An air-operated diaphragm brake according to claim 1 wherein the bushing is mounted within the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An air-operated diaphragm brake according to claim 2 wherein the bushing is formed of a high density polyethylene to provide a low-friction guide surface for the push-rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
An air-operated diaphragm brake according to claim 3 wherein the bushing has an aperture with a diameter slightly larger than the largest diameter of the push-rod to provide a dust shield for the opening in the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An air-operated diaphragm brake according to claim 4 wherein the bushing has a first annular shoulder which abuts the housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
74 words
An air-operated diaphragm brake according to claim 5 and further comprising a spring having a first end adjacent the diaphragm and a second end adjacent the housing to bias the diaphragm and the push-rod toward the inoperative position wherein the bushing has a second annular shoulder disposed to receive the second end of the spring to hold the bushing in place and whereby the second end of the spring is centered about the aperture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
An air-operated diaphragm brake according to claim 6 wherein a portion of the bushing adjacent the aperture is chamfered.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
An air-operated diaphragm brake according to claim 2 wherein the bushing has an aperture with a diameter slightly larger than the largest diameter of the push-rod to provide a dust shield for the opening in the housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
An air-operated diaphragm brake according to claim 8 wherein the bushing has a first annular shoulder which abuts the housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
74 words
An air-operated diaphragm brake according to claim 9 and further comprising a spring having a first end adjacent the diaphragm and a second end adjacent the housing to bias the diaphragm and the push-rod toward the inoperative position wherein the bushing has a second annular shoulder disposed to receive the second end of the spring to hold the bushing in place and whereby the second end of the spring is centered about the aperture.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
An air-operated diaphragm brake according to claim 10 wherein a portion of the bushing adjacent the aperture is chamfered.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
An air-operated diaphragm brake according to claim 2 wherein the bushing has a first annular shoulder which abuts the housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
74 words
An air-operated diaphragm brake according to claim 12 and further comprising a spring having a first end adjacent the diaphragm and a second end adjacent the housing to bias the diaphragm and the push-rod toward the inoperative position wherein the bushing has a second annular shoulder disposed to receive the second end of the spring to hold the bushing in place and whereby the second end of the spring is centered about the aperture.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
59 words
An air-operated diaphragm brake according to claim 1 and further comprising a spring having a first end adjacent the diaphragm and a second end adjacent the housing to bias the diaphragm and the push-rod toward the inoperative position wherein the guide means is disposed to receive the second end of the spring to hold the guide means in place.
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