Brake Carrier Reinforcement With Direction Arrow for Correct Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle brakes with asymmetric brake carriers are complex and costly to produce, and require precise mounting orientation to avoid failure during high-force braking, especially when reversing, due to uneven load distribution between the run-in and run-out sides.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle brake design with a structurally reinforced run-out side and a direction indicator arrow on the brake carrier to ensure correct mounting orientation, reducing production complexity and costs while enhancing mounting security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the brake carrier is designed asymmetrically with reinforced run-out side, then the brake can handle high braking loads from forward travel, but the production complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The brake carrier is designed with asymmetric reinforcement where the run-out side has increased material strength and structural robustness compared to the run-in side. This asymmetry matches the actual load distribution during braking, providing necessary strength where needed while avoiding over-engineering in other areas.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of uniformly reinforcing the entire brake carrier, the design applies localized reinforcement specifically to the run-out side and its associated components. This targeted approach provides necessary strength at critical load-bearing locations while keeping the overall design simpler and more cost-effective.
2Reliability
If the brake carrier is designed asymmetrically, then it can optimize braking performance, but mounting orientation must be precisely controlled to avoid failure
Solution Approach 1:
A directional indicator arrow is applied to the brake carrier using contrasting paint or marking. This visual indicator clearly shows the correct mounting orientation (indicating forward travel direction), allowing installers to quickly and accurately mount the asymmetric brake carrier without confusion, thereby ensuring reliable braking performance.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the brake carrier is designed asymmetrically, then it can handle directional braking loads, but the number of direction-specific components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The asymmetric brake carrier design allows a single component to handle both forward and reverse braking operations effectively. The run-out side reinforcement provides the necessary strength for forward travel braking, while the same component also functions adequately for reverse travel, eliminating the need for separate direction-specific brake carriers or additional directional components.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a vehicle brake, in particular a utility vehicle disc brake, having a brake carrier with at least one brake pad holder, at least one brake pad which is guided so as to be axially displaceable and supported in the brake pad holder, and a brake caliper which is axially movable relative to the brake carrier. According to the invention, it is proposed that the brake carrier is structurally reinforced on the run-out side relative to the run-in side, and at least one running direction indicator for indicating the first rotational direction is arranged on the brake carrier.