RAILWAY VEHICLE DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY Russian patent published in 2015 - IPC B61H5/00 F16D65/92 F16D55/225 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: brake unit consists of the body with suspension fitted on cushioned frame of the vehicle, gripper mechanism, including levers, brake cylinder, shoes, automatic regulator of clearance between linings and disc with ratchet mechanism and drive of said automatic regulator. Said automatic regulator of clearance is arranged in the unit body between fulcrums of levers. Brake cylinder is arranged between the levers on ends opposite locations of shoes. Said automatic regulator of clearance is driven by brake cylinder via lever drive provided with compensation spring. Device for unlocking of ratchet mechanism of said automatic regulator of clearance is composed of a spring-loaded rod.

EFFECT: higher efficiency and reliability, compact design.

6 dwg