Rotor hub and methods thereof
OwnerCole Danellinventor
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Abstract
An inboard rotor hub adapter and assembly, configured for use in high-performance vehicle braking systems, is disclosed. The hub adapter includes a central hub for mounting onto an axle shaft and a plurality of radially distributed vanes each having a blade body, a reinforcing member with a through-hole for fastening a brake disc, and a fluid channel positioned therebetween. The vane geometry being operable to generate a radial airflow and create a pressure gradient during rotation, thereby directing cooling air toward and across the brake disc.
Claims20
A rotor hub adapter for an inboard braking system, the adapter comprising:
- a. a hub operable to secure to an axle shaft;
- b. a plurality of vanes radially distributed around a circumference of said hub, each vane comprising:
- i. a blade body extending radially outward from a root portion connected to said hub, a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a blade surface between, the blade surface having a primary peripheral edge and a secondary peripheral edge,
- ii. a reinforcing member connected to said root portion and said primary peripheral edge, the reinforcing member having a through-hole positioned between said primary and secondary peripheral edge, and
- iii. a fluid channel positioned between said blade and reinforcing member;
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- c. a brake disc fastened to each through-hole of each vane in said plurality of vanes.
- wherein said plurality of vanes are operable to generate a radial airflow creating a pressure gradient, the airflow being directed towards the brake disc for cooling.
A floating brake disc, comprising:
- a. a hub defining a central axis and having a bore configured to mount the hub to an axle;
- b. a plurality of spokes radially extending from the central hub to a periphery, each spoke having a fan blade shape operable to generate an airflow during rotation, the fan blade shape comprising:
- i. a leading edge configured to guide airflow along the spoke,
- ii. a trailing edge configured to discharge airflow radially outward;
- c. a plurality of contact surfaces at or near the periphery of the spokes, the contact surface being operable to align with corresponding apertures in a brake disc and to secure the brake disc to the rotor hub;
- wherein the spokes are operable to generate a centrifugal airflow pattern during rotation, the airflow being directed over and away from the brake disc to enhance heat dissipation and cooling of the brake assembly.
A method of cooling a braking assembly in a vehicle, the method comprising:
- a. securing rotor hub adapter to an axle shaft, the adapter comprising:
- i. a hub defining a central axis and having a plurality of vanes radially distributed around the hub, and
- ii. a brake disc fastened to through-holes at a peripheral edge of each vane;
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- b. b. rotating the rotor hub adapter about the central axis, wherein each vane generates a radial airflow by creating a pressure gradient, the airflow being directed over the brake disc to dissipate heat generated during braking and away from the braking assembly to prevent heat stagnation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.