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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 09, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 09, 2002
Nui Wang, Croydon, AU;
PBR Australia Pty. Ltd., , AU;
Abstract
An adjuster strut ( ) for use in a drum brake assembly. The adjuster strut ( ) has an adjustable elongate extent with first and second engagement means ( ) disposed at opposite ends thereof for engaging opposed braking members ( ) of a brake assembly. The first engagement means ( ) is arranged for receipt and support within an inwardly opening slot ( ) formed in one of the braking members ( ) and includes an end face ( ) for abutting engagement with the inner end wall ( ) of the slot opening ( ). The first engagement means ( ) further includes a first channel ( ) extending rearwardly from the face ( ), for receiving therein an edge or wall portion (hereinafter an “edge portion”) defining the slot opening ( ). The braking members can include opposed cross-sectionally T-shaped brake shoes and a parking brake lever disposed adjacent the inwardly extending web of one of the brake shoes.