with discs or pads having a small free angular travel relative to their support, which produces the self-tightening action

Full Title

Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes > with a plurality of axially-movable discs, lamellae, or pads, pressed from one side towards an axially-located member > with self-tightening action > with discs or pads having a small free angular travel relative to their support, which produces the self-tightening action

Classification Context

Section:

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING

Class:

ENGINEERING ELEMENTS OR UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL

Subclass:

COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES