Abstract: A disc brake (1) for a utility vehicle includes a brake disc (19), a brake caliper (2) which surrounds the brake disc (19), an application-side brake lining (3), a rim-side brake lining (3a) and an application-side application device (4) which is arranged in the brake caliper (2). The application device (4) has at least one adjustment spindle (5) and a pressure plate (6) that is arranged axially between the adjustment spindle (5) and the application-side brake lining (3). A plain bearing element (7) is arranged between the pressure plate (6) and the adjustment spindle (4).

Abstract: A brake release mechanism for a spring brake actuator includes a brake release bolt having a threaded portion, a running engaging the threaded portion, the running nut being adapted to axially travel along the threaded portion in order to move a spring brake actuator piston against a force of an actuator power spring, an indicator device comprising an indicator pin being at least partially accommodated in a receiving space of the release bolt, wherein the indicator device further comprises a pin actuator for axially moving the pin relative to the receiving space. It is proposed according to the invention that the pin actuator comprises an indicator cap being attached to the pin, the indicator cap comprising a basic body and at least one spacing element being attached to the basic body, the spacing element being configured to abut against the running nut.

Abstract: An electromechanical brake actuator (2) includes a housing (1), a first housing part (3) configured as a housing flange for attaching the electromechanical brake actuator (2) to a disc brake (38), a second housing part (4) for receiving a drive (6), a third housing part (5) arranged between the first housing part (3) and the second housing part (4) and connected to the first housing part (3) and the second housing part (4), a motor (37), a gearbox (7), and a tappet (9) or a spindle for actuating a disc brake (38). The housing (1) is an aluminum die-cast formed part. The first housing part (3) and the second housing part (4) have planar contact surfaces (34, 34a) configured to receive plates of a two-plate die-casting machine during the forming process of the housing (1).

Abstract: A disc brake (1) includes an electromechanical actuator (2), in particular an electromechanical parking brake actuator. The electromechanical actuator (2) includes a driveshaft (6), an electric motor (7) arranged on the driveshaft (6), a cam disc (5) arranged on an output shaft (49), and a transmission (8) arranged on the driveshaft (6) configured for transmitting the torque of the electric motor (7) to a force-transmission device (3). A magnetic brake (20) is disposed on the driveshaft (6) between the electric motor (7) and the cam disc (5) for arresting the driveshaft (6).

Abstract: An adjustment device for a disc brake is operable for adjusting brake pads to compensate wear. The adjustment device includes a guide sleeve in which a wrap spring is arranged a groove ring surrounding the guide sleeve and coupled to a closure cap via a torsion spring, and an opening ring surrounding the groove ring.

Abstract: A system for mounting a signal cable to a disc brake includes a cover plate, an actuator opening in a region of the cover plate configured to allow passage of an actuation device, and a signal cable fixation member (80) for mounting the signal cable to the cover plate, the signal cable fixation member (80) including an attachment part (82) and a signal cable guiding part (84). The attachment part (82) engages with the cover plate and the signal cable guiding part (84) guides the signal cable towards a side edge of the cover plate. A connecting part (86) between the attachment part (82) and the signal cable guiding part (84) spaces apart a signal cable guide axis A of the signal cable guiding part (84) from an engagement axis B of the attachment part (82) by an offset d.

Abstract: A method (200) for detecting the clearance of a brake (100) of a motor vehicle, in particular a utility motor vehicle, includes the following steps: reading measurement signals of a wear sensor (115) disposed on the brake (100), determining an output signal value that is representative of the non-actuated state of the brake from the measurement signals, determining an event signal value that is representative of the braking state of the brake from the measurement signals, and determining the clearance from the difference between the event signal value and the output signal value, wherein the measurement signals of the wear sensor are examined for the presence of a characteristic signal oscillation that arises as a result of bringing into contact the brake lining with the counterpart thereof that is to be braked. A controller (10) carries out the method on a brake (100).

Abstract: A brake carrier for receiving brake pads for a disc brake with a brake disc includes a clamping-side bridge strut on a clamping side of the disc brake, and a reaction-side bridge strut on a reaction side of the disc brake arranged parallel to a brake carrier axis. The clamping-side bridge strut and the reaction-side bridge strut are connected together via a first connecting web at a first end of the brake carrier. Also, the clamping-side bridge strut and the reaction-side bridge strut are connected together via a second connecting web at a second end of the brake carrier. The brake carrier has a brake pad receiving side provided with brake carrier horns, and a brake carrier underside.

Abstract: A brake application device (1) for a disc brake (2) of commercial vehicles comprising an actuating spindle (3) with, axially of the actuating spindle (3), a pressure plate (4) arranged on the actuating spindle (3), and the pressure plate (4) having an annular groove (6) radially for receiving a boot (5). A heat shield (7) is at least partially disposed between the pressure plate head (4a) and the boot (5) at a spacing (X). An insulating layer (8) may be present between the heat shield (7) and the pressure plate head (4a). The heat shield (7) may be a metal ring (10) encapsulated in or coated with an elastomer (9a). The heat shield (7) may alternatively be formed of plastic or silicone.

Abstract: A brake application device for a disc brake, in particular for a sliding caliper disc brake, is configured for the application of a brake disc. The disc brake has at least one brake caliper for receiving the brake application device and brake linings for applying the brake disc. The brake application device includes a brake application lever having at least one brake application lever foot. The brake application lever foot has a recess for receiving a bearing shell in the direction of the side facing the brake lining or the side facing away from the brake lining.

Abstract: A suspension control valve arrangement for a pneumatic suspension system of a commercial vehicle includes a supply port, a delivery port, an exhaust port, a service valve arrangement, and an operation control mechanism (5, 6) for switching the service valve arrangement into one of the following normal operation modes of a normal operation status: a blocking position for a blocking mode for blocking an air supply from the supply port to the delivery port, a supply position for a supply mode for supplying air from the supply port to the delivery port, or an exhaust position for a normal exhaust mode for connecting the delivery port to the exhaust port. A dump-control device (7, 11) in the housing (2) is configured for switching between the normal operation status and a quick-dump mode (IV), win which the delivery port is connected to the exhaust port by bypassing the service valve arrangement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wrap spring for blocking an unwanted rotational movement of a rotary element. The invention further relates to an adjusting device for adjusting the wear of brake pads of a disk brake. An adjusting device comprises a guide sleeve in which a wrap spring is arranged, a grooved ring which encompasses the guide sleeve, wherein the grooved ring is coupled to a closure cap via a torsion spring, and an opening ring encompassing the grooved ring. The invention further relates to a disk brake for a vehicle, in particular for a utility vehicle, wherein the disk brake comprises an adjusting device with a wrap spring.

Abstract: A disc brake (1) for vehicles, in particular for commercial vehicles, includes a brake disc, at least two brake linings (3, 3a), and an adjusting spindle (4) axially adjustable toward the brake linings (3, 3a) for setting an air play (L) between the brake linings (3, 3a) and the brake disc (2). The adjusting spindle (4) has a pressure plate (4a) on a side facing the brake linings (3, 3a), and a pressure piece (9) arranged on the adjusting spindle (4) on a side axially opposite from the brake linings (3, 3a). The pressure piece (9) has an anti-rotation safeguard (10; 10a) for blocking a rotation (R) of the adjusting spindle (4), and the anti-rotation safeguard (10; 10a) axially engages the adjusting spindle (4).

Abstract: A cover panel (1) for a disc brake (2) for covering an installation opening (5) of the disc brake (2), wherein the disc brake (2) comprises a brake carrier (13) and a brake caliper (3) sliding on the brake carrier (13) axially in the direction of an application side (Z) or axially in the direction of a rim side (F).

Abstract: An electromechanical brake actuator (102, 202, 302, 402) for a brake, in particular a commercial vehicle disc brake, has an electric motor (106, 206) for generating a drive torque, a cam disc (108, 208, 308, 408) operatively connected to the electric motor (106, 206) and mounted in a rotationally movable manner, and a brake plunger (114, 214, 314) which can be moved along a plunger axis for the actuation of a brake lever (358) of the brake (368). The cam disc (108, 208, 308, 408) and the brake plunger (114, 214, 314) have contact faces which are in contact with one another and slide or roll on one another for the direct transmission of the drive torque between the cam disc (108, 208, 308, 408) and the brake plunger (114, 214, 314).

Abstract: The invention relates to a disc brake (1) for utility vehicles, having a brake caliper, a brake disc (37), an actuating lever (4) arranged axially to a disc brake axis (A) of the brake disc (37), an adjusting device (36) comprising an adjusting spindle (12), a pressure collar (13) and an adjusting spindle head (27), wherein the adjusting device (36) is arranged at least partially within an interior (7) of the brake caliper (2), a primary seal (8) for sealing the interior (7) of the brake caliper (2), an annular space (10), which is delimited by an inner wall (6) of a through-opening (19) of the brake caliper (2) and the adjusting device, and a secondary seal (9) for at least partially sealing the interior (7) of the brake caliper (2), characterized in that the primary seal (8) and the secondary seal (9) are designed as a piston protection cap (14).