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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 12, 2010
Applicants:
Kenneth E. Scheckelhoff, Elyria, OH (US);
Ron Plantan, Elyria, OH (US);
Inventors:
Kenneth E. Scheckelhoff, Elyria, OH (US);
Ron Plantan, Elyria, OH (US);
Assignee:
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC, Elyria, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 51/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An improved integral spring brake actuator and mount is provided in which a portion of the spring brake actuator is integrally formed with a connecting flange and a brake cam shaft support tube. The improved integral spring brake actuator and mount is significantly lighter than previous multi-part built-up spring brake actuators and mounting brackets, decreasing vehicle weight, eliminating the need for costly high-quality welding and lowering manufacturing costs. The integral spring brake actuator and mount may be formed from cast aluminum.