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US 6,672,432 B2Granted
Two piece stamped brake shoe
AssigneeMeritor Heavy Vehicle Technology, LLC
InventorErnest Sampson
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Abstract
A brake shoe assembly includes the first and second sections defining a lining surface and a mounting tab. The mounting tab extends perpendicular from the lining surface and includes a series of notches allowing the formation of the lining surface into an arcuate shape. The mounting tabs are secured together such that subsequent manufacturing operations to correct distortion are not required. A brake lining is secured to the lining surface.
Claims18
A brake shoe assembly comprising:
- first and second sections each defining a lining surface and a mounting tab, said mounting tabs extending substantially perpendicular to said lining surfaces;
- said lining surfaces forming an arcuate surface corresponding to an internal surface of a brake drum;
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- said first and second sections secured together at fastening points disposed on said mounting tabs;
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- a series of notches spaced along a radial inner surface of said mounting tabs for bending formation of said arcuate lining surface.
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