Clearance sensing brake adjuster
CA 1111357 A · Owner: Eaton Corporation · Inventors: Neuman, Richard F.
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An automatic clearance adjuster for a cam actuated vehicle brake. The adjuster is disposed in a pivotal lever and includes a worm and worm gear, an adjusting mechanism for effecting a clearance decreasing rotation of the worm during the brake apply stroke, a torque limiting ratchet clutch which slips to prevent rotation of the worm by the adjusting mechanism when the shoes are in contact with the drum during the brake apply stroke and, a roller clutch which prevents clearance increasing rotation of the worm by the adjusting mechanism during the brake release stroke.
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- Granted October 27, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 27, 1998.
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