Hydro-pneumatic brake actuator arranged to maintain a constant brake shoe clearance

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4323144
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06169256

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A hydro-pneumatic brake actuator having a friction element positionable by the power piston during the brake application stroke through a lost-motion connection therewith to establish a stop to limit movement of the power piston during a brake release and thereby provide a predetermined brake shoe clearance. In an alternate embodiment, a leaf spring is carried by the friction element to provide a cushioned stop for the power piston to prevent inadvertent displacement of the friction element, by reason of wheel out-of-roundness imparting a 'kick-back' force on the power piston.

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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE COMPANYAIR BRAKE AVENUE WILMERDING PA 15148

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Clemmons, Quentin T Irwin, PA 2 21
Morris, Robert B N. Huntingdon, PA 4 60

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