Title: Disk brake assembly

Abstract: A mechanically operated disk brake assembly is disclosed which incorporates an axially and rotationally moveable disk concentrically mounted to the axle of the vehicle. The disk is positioned between a fixed and a moveable brake plate. The moveable brake plate and the disk are pressed toward the fixed brake plate by a sliding cam when a braking lever is applied and are returned to the non-braking positioned when the braking lever is released.

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Inventors: Flotow, Richard A. (Fort Wayne, IN, US)

Application Number: 876983
Filing Date: 1978-02-13
Publication_date: 1980-09-23
Assignee: Dana Corporation (Toledo, OH)
Primary Class(es): 188/72.7 188/72.3, 188/72.9
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

3056472	Oct, 1962	Bessler et al.	188/72.
3499508	Mar, 1970	Swift	188/72.
3559773	Feb, 1971	Hock	188/72.
4042073	Aug, 1977	Dickenson	188/72.

Other Refs: 1237451

Mar, 1967	DE

Primary Examiner: Kazenske, Edward R.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Leonardi; Robert