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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2003
Filed:
May. 03, 2001
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
A brake or a clutch for motor vehicles having a first component ( ) and a second component ( ), that can be moved relative to each other. The first component ( ) has a contact surface of a low cost aluminum or aluminum alloy. The second component contains a support component ( ) to which a friction lining ( ) is applied which can be pressed against the contact surface. For a cost effective configuration that makes it possible to absorb high levels of brake energy with high durability together with a very good heat transfer from the friction contact zone, it is proposed that the friction lining ( ) be of an organic material of predominately carbon compounds, in particular of paper. Furthermore it is advantageous that the first or the second component ( ) rotate at least partially in a lubricant.