Novel bracket-free brake caliper

Abstract

The utility model relates to a novel support-free brake caliper which comprises a brake caliper shell, a long support lug and a short support lug. The long support lug and the short support lug are arranged on the two sides of the brake caliper shell. Sliding pins are coaxially arranged in the long supporting lugs and the short supporting lugs, threaded fasteners are coaxially arranged in the sliding pins, and protection structures are arranged between the sliding pins and the brake caliper shell. Compared with an existing conventional brake caliper structure, a brake caliper support is omitted, the good performance of the brake caliper is guaranteed, meanwhile, the overall weight of the brake caliper is effectively reduced, and the lightweight design of an axle is supported.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of commercial vehicles, in particular to a novel bracket-free brake caliper. Background Art

[0002] The traditional disc steering shaft usually includes a brake caliper at the braking part and a brake caliper bracket at the connecting part. The brake caliper, brake caliper bracket and steering knuckle need to be connected separately with connecting bolts. The assembly process of this structure is cumbersome, the assembly structure is heavy, and the development cost is high. In order to meet the increasing demand for lightweight commercial vehicles, it is urgent to reduce the weight of the traditional disc steering shaft, and a new brake caliper needs to be designed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a novel bracket-free brake caliper in view of the deficiencies in the prior art.

[0004] The utility model is realized by adopting the following technical solutions:

[0005] A novel bracketless brake caliper comprises a brake caliper housing and long lugs and short lugs arranged on both sides of the brake caliper housing; sliding pins are coaxially arranged in the long lugs and the short lugs, threaded fasteners are coaxially arranged in the sliding pins, and a protective structure is arranged between the sliding pin and the brake caliper housing.

[0006] Preferably, the brake caliper housing is an arc-shaped structure.

[0007] Preferably, the middle part of the brake caliper housing is a hollow structure, and two friction plates are respectively arranged inside the hollow structure, the top of the friction plate is provided with a compression spring, a pressure plate is provided between the tops of the two compression springs, and the pressure plate is connected to the brake caliper housing through a fixing pin.

[0008] Preferably, reinforcing ribs are provided at transition points between the brake caliper housing and the long lug and the short lug.

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of weight-reducing cavities are provided on the brake caliper housing.

[0010] Preferably, it further comprises a wear alarm device; the wear alarm device is arranged on the brake caliper housing near the side of the long lug.

[0011] Preferably, caps are provided at the ends of the long lug and the short lug.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0013] Compared with the existing conventional brake caliper structure, the utility model eliminates the use of a brake caliper bracket, while ensuring good performance of the brake caliper, effectively reducing the overall weight of the brake caliper and supporting the lightweight design of the axle;

[0014] The utility model effectively improves the assembly process and the convenience of maintenance by adopting the sliding pin positioning and threaded fastener connection method;

[0015] The utility model greatly reduces the weight of the product assembly, reduces the economic cost, and ensures the lightweight effect of the product by arranging multiple weight-reducing cavity structures on the brake caliper housing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 It is a top view of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a bottom view of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A.

[0020] Description of reference numerals:

[0021] 1. Brake caliper housing; 2. Reinforcement ribs; 3. Friction plate; 4. Compression spring; 5. Fixing pin; 6. Pressure plate; 7. Wear alarm device; 8. Short lug; 9. Cover cap; 10. Long lug; 11. Weight reduction cavity; 12. Threaded fastener; 13. Sliding pin; 14. Protective structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model, the utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. In the description of the utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "setting", "installation" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] like Figure 1-3As shown: a novel bracketless brake caliper comprises a brake caliper housing 1 and a long lug 10 and a short lug 8 arranged on both sides of the brake caliper housing 1; a sliding pin 13 is coaxially arranged in the long lug 10 and the short lug 8, a threaded fastener 12 is coaxially arranged in the sliding pin 13, and a protective structure 14 is arranged between the sliding pin 13 and the brake caliper housing 1; compared with the existing conventional brake caliper structure, the use of the brake caliper bracket is eliminated, while ensuring the good performance of the brake caliper, the overall weight of the brake caliper is effectively reduced, and the lightweight design of the axle is supported; and by adopting the method of positioning with the sliding pin 13 and connecting with the threaded fastener 12, the assembly processability and the convenience of maintenance are effectively improved.

[0025] The brake caliper housing 1 is an arc-shaped structure.

[0026] The middle part of the brake caliper housing 1 is a hollow structure, and two friction plates 3 are respectively arranged inside the hollow structure. A compression spring 4 is arranged on the top of the friction plate 3, and a pressure plate 6 is arranged between the tops of the two compression springs 4. The pressure plate 6 is connected to the brake caliper housing 1 through a fixing pin 5.

[0027] Reinforcing ribs 2 are provided at transition points between the brake caliper housing 1 and the long lug 10 and the short lug 8 .

[0028] The brake caliper housing 1 is provided with a plurality of weight-reducing cavities 11 , which greatly reduce the overall weight, lower the economic cost, and ensure the lightweight effect of the product.

[0029] The brake caliper also includes a wear warning device 7 ; the wear warning device 7 is arranged on the brake caliper housing 1 on the side close to the long lug 10 .

[0030] Cover caps 9 are provided at the ends of the long lug 10 and the short lug 8 .

[0031] Example 2

[0032] like Figure 1-3 As shown: a novel bracketless brake caliper, which is composed of a brake caliper housing 1, a long lug 10, a short lug 8, a sliding pin 13, a threaded fastener 12, and a protective structure 14;

[0033] In addition to the above-mentioned components, reinforcing ribs 2, friction plates 3, compression springs 4, fixing pins 5, pressure plates 6, wear alarm devices 7, caps 9, and weight reduction chambers 11 may also be added; the installation and arrangement methods of all the above structures are the same as those in Example 1 and will not be described one by one.

[0034] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.

[0035] As described above, the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments can still be modified, or some of the technical features can be replaced by equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the utility model.

Claims

1. A novel bracketless brake caliper, characterized in that: The invention comprises a brake caliper housing (1) and a long lug (10) and a short lug (8) arranged on both sides of the brake caliper housing (1); a sliding pin (13) is coaxially arranged in the long lug (10) and the short lug (8); a threaded fastener (12) is coaxially arranged in the sliding pin (13); and a protective structure (14) is arranged between the sliding pin (13) and the brake caliper housing (1).

2. The novel bracketless brake caliper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brake caliper housing (1) is an arc-shaped structure.

3. The novel bracketless brake caliper according to claim 2, characterized in that: The middle part of the brake caliper housing (1) is a hollow structure, and two friction plates (3) are respectively arranged inside the hollow structure, and a compression spring (4) is arranged on the top of the friction plate (3), and a pressure plate (6) is arranged between the tops of the two compression springs (4), and the pressure plate (6) is connected to the brake caliper housing (1) through a fixing pin (5).

4. The novel bracketless brake caliper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brake caliper housing (1) is provided with reinforcing ribs (2) at the transition points between the long lug (10) and the short lug (8).

5. The novel bracketless brake caliper as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The brake caliper housing (1) is provided with a plurality of weight-reducing cavities (11).

6. The novel bracketless brake caliper according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a wear alarm device (7); the wear alarm device (7) is arranged on the brake caliper housing (1) on the side close to the long lug (10).

7. The novel bracketless brake caliper according to claim 1, characterized in that: Cover caps (9) are provided at the ends of the long lug (10) and the short lug (8).

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