Ernest C Sampson

US Patent:

6672432, Jan 6, 2004

Filed:

May 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/153136

Inventors:

Ernest Sampson - Shelby Township MI

Assignee:

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

F16D 6900

US Classification:

188250G, 188252, 188250 C, 188250 D, 188250 B

Abstract:

A brake shoe assembly includes the first and second sections defining a lining surface and a mounting tab. The mounting tab extends perpendicular from the lining surface and includes a series of notches allowing the formation of the lining surface into an arcuate shape. The mounting tabs are secured together such that subsequent manufacturing operations to correct distortion are not required. A brake lining is secured to the lining surface.

US Patent:

42087988, Jun 24, 1980

Filed:

Jul 30, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/061579

Inventors:

Ernest C. Sampson - Milford MI

Assignee:

Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

G01B 330

US Classification:

33180AT

Abstract:

A multi-member, variable configuration template (100) is provided as an aid for determining acceptable brake assembly mounting variables for an air operated, cam actuated brake assembly to be mounted on a vehicle of known configuration. The template comprises a first member (102) corresponding to the brake spider, a second member (104) corresponding to the air chamber mounting bracket, a third member (106) corresponding to the air chamber and a fourth member (108) corresponding to the slack adjuster. The second and fourth members are pivotably connected to the first member about a point (110) corresponding to the axis of the brake actuating cam, the third member is slidably mounted on the second member and the third member is removably connectable to the fourth member at a series of points on the fourth member. Various arrays (112, 116, 120 and 124) are provided to determine the brake assembly mounting variables corresponding to a particular template configuration.