Akebono Corporation (north America)

Takashi Matsumoto

Manuel Barbosa

Sean C Barrett

Seiji Nishimura

Seiya Odaka

A boot-type seal having a seal and a valve. The seal has a first seal member, which is configured to sealingly engage a first surface, and a second seal member, which is configured to sealingly engage a second surface. The valve is coupled to the seal and is operable in a first condition, which inhibits fluid communication therethrough, and a second condition, which permits fluid communication therethrough. The condition of the valve changes from the first condition to the second condition in response to a fluid pressure exerted on a side of the seal that exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure. A brake assembly that incorporates the boot-type seal is also provided.

Pressure bleeding boot-type seal

An apparatus for operating a hand brake is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing ( ) and an adjustable actuator ( ), wherein the housing ( ) has a cavity which contains a ball ramp plate ( ) and a sleeve nut ( ) to prevent their rotation.

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Commerce Township, MI, United States of America

Takashi Matsumoto