This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1993-2001.
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Location History:
- Hanyu, JP (1993)
- Saitama, JP (1993 - 1999)
- Tokyo, JP (2001)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1993-2001
Title: The Innovative Contributions of Shinji Aoyagi
Introduction
Shinji Aoyagi is a notable inventor based in Saitama, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of automotive technology, particularly in the design of disc brakes. With a total of 6 patents to his name, Aoyagi's work has had a lasting impact on the industry.
Latest Patents
One of Aoyagi's latest patents is a pad clip for a disc brake. This innovative design includes at least one friction pad and a support member. The pad clip comprises a first U-shaped portion, a second U-shaped portion, and a third side portion. The first U-shaped portion includes a first base portion and first side portions, and is disposed between side edge portions of the friction pad and anchor portions of the support member. The second U-shaped portion includes a second base portion, second side portions, and a second opening portion, and is connected to one of the first side portions of the first U-shaped portion. The third side portion is connected to the second U-shaped portion and is disposed substantially rectangularly to one of the second side portions of the second U-shaped portion and parallel to the first base portion of the first U-shaped portion. The third side portion is positioned closer to the friction pad than the first base portion of the first U-shaped portion.
Another significant patent by Aoyagi involves a disc brake design. In this design, the outer pad is directly supported by the pawls of the caliper. The protrusions of the back plate of the outer pad are engaged with the engaging parts of the pawls of the caliper. This innovative arrangement ensures that the protrusions and engaging parts are located on the radially inner side of the surface pressure center of the outer pad.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Shinji Aoyagi has worked with prominent companies in the automotive industry, including Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. and Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking innovations in brake technology.
Collaborations
Aoyagi has collaborated with talented individuals such as Seiya Odaka and Kazuhisa Kinoshita. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of advanced automotive solutions.
Conclusion
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