Abstract: The invention relates to a brake disk/hub combination and to intermediate elements for a brake disk/hub combination which are based on the following constructive design: the brake disk is provided with support elements on its inner periphery, the brake disk hub is provided with cams on its outer periphery and intermediate elements are radially distributed in the peripheral direction between the brake disk hub and the brake disk. The intermediate elements project into intermediate spaces that extend between the cams and the support elements. The intermediate elements are substantially configured as strips, L- or T-shaped elements and are axially secured against being displaced by at least one retainer ring and/or one rim section of the brake disk hub. Optionally or alternatively the sections of the intermediate elements that project into the intermediate spaces are folded.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brake disk/hub combination and to intermediate elements for a brake disk/hub combination which are based on the following constructive design: the brake disk is provided with support elements on its inner periphery, the brake disk hub is provided with cams on its outer periphery and intermediate elements are radially distributed in the peripheral direction between the brake disk hub and the brake disk. The intermediate elements project into intermediate spaces that extend between the cams and the support elements. The intermediate elements are substantially configured as strips, L- or T-shaped elements and are axially secured against being displaced by at least one retainer ring and/or one rim section of the brake disk hub. Optionally or alternatively the sections of the intermediate elements that project into the intermediate spaces are folded.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brake disk having axial friction surfaces, preferably for land vehicles, in particular, an internally ventilated brake disk having two friction rings that are joined via connecting elements, whereby one of the axial outer surfaces of the brake disk is provided with a metallic non-ceramic coating. The injection molded coating is preferably formed during a flame spraying, arc spraying or plasma spraying coating method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wear adjustment device for a brake, especially a motor vehicle brake. The device comprises an adjusting shaft, which is mounted in a housing and is accessible from the outside at a front end. Said adjusting shaft is equipped with a head part in the accessible area, this head part enabling the transmission of a torque. The head part is configured as a separate structural part and can be coupled to the adjusting shaft in such a way that it is resistant to torsion in the axial direction of the adjusting shaft and in relation to said adjusting shaft. The head part is also provided with a predetermined breaking point which enables separation to take place when a maximum permissible torque is exceeded. This constructionally simple configuration reliably prevents the adjusting shaft from being overburdened and therefore prevents any damage to the wear adjustment device or essential parts of the break that this could otherwise cause.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device and a method for monitoring an electromechanical brake-applying device designed for motor vehicle brakes. Said electromechanical brake-applying device comprises the following elements: a control member comprising an electric motor provided with electric supply; preferably a cylinder with accumulator including a spring which can be tensioned by the control member and serving to actuate a plunger to apply and release the vehicle brake. The monitoring device has a detecting unit for establishing an intensity and/or voltage curve of the current flowing in the electric supply whereof the output is connected to an evaluating unit for comparing the value of said intensity and/or voltage curve with previously stored threshold values and/or previously stored threshold value characteristic.

Abstract: A disk brake, preferably a compressed air operated disk brake, comprising a caliper which encompasses the brake disk, and an actuating device which is arranged on one side of the brake disk and provided with a pivotally mounted rotary lever. The rotary lever acts upon a cross member which can be displaced in relation to the disk brake on an eccentric device provided with a pressure element. The invention is characterized in that the at least one pressure element of the eccentric device forms a spherical element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel and/or brake disk hub (2) for receiving a one-piece or multi-piece, and notably fragmented, brake disk (1) having friction rings (5, 6) which are preferably connected via links (7). Said hub is configured such that cams (15) of the hub (2) have shoulders (22) which protrude radially outwards and on one side axially secure the brake disk (1) positioned on the hub (2). The brake disk is axially stepped at its inner periphery in such a way that a step (6′) is formed which is supported on the shoulder (22).

Abstract: The invention relates to a brake disk having axial friction surfaces, preferably for land vehicles, in particular, an internally ventilated brake disk having two friction rings that are joined via connecting elements, whereby one of the axial outer surfaces of the brake disk is provided with a metallic non-ceramic coating. The injection molded coating is preferably formed during a flame spraying, arc spraying or plasma spraying coating method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compressed air-operated disk brake comprising a brake caliper to which a compressed air cylinder can be attached via a flange and in which a turning lever can be pivoted by a plunger rod of the compressed-air cylinder. The inventive disk brake should be designed in such a way that the interior of the brake caliper is protected from the penetration of dirt and moisture when the compressed air cylinder has not yet been attached, in particular, during transport and storage. In addition, no additional working operations should be required for mounting the brake cylinder, and no parts need to be disposed of. According to the invention, a cover, which is closed at first, is placed in the flange opening of the brake caliper and is provided with specified rupture locations. Since the cover does not project beyond the outer surface of the flange, it does not impede the subsequent attachment of the compressed air cylinder.

Abstract: A small calibre projectile has an outer hollow cylindrical base member and a conical or ogive front region constructed to mushroom upon impact. A sleeve core is inserted into the cylindrical base member with a non-positive fit, the core extending beyond the front of the base member with a hollow space between the rear of the core and the rear of the base. Upon impact, the core is displaced axially into the space with its rear in contact with the base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brake disk comprising two friction rings which are connected via links and between which an air channel is configured, as well as support elements which are molded to the inner peripheral area of the brake disk and designed for engaging cams of a hub of an axle of a (utility) vehicle. In the inner peripheral area of the brake disk, the support elements bridge the air channel in the manner of links and axially protrude into the area of the friction rings to such an extent that the outer surfaces of the friction rings are situated at an axial distance from the outer surfaces of the support elements even in the maximum permissible state of wear. Openings in the axle hub and the brake disk ensure sufficient cooling.

Abstract: A small calibre projectile has an outer hollow cylindrical base member and a conical or ogive front region constructed to mushroom upon impact. A sleeve core is inserted into the cylindrical base member with a non-positive fit, the core extending beyond the front of the base member with a hollow space between the rear of the core and the rear of the base. Upon impact, the core is displaced axially into the space with its rear in contact with the base.

Abstract: A disk brake, preferably a compressed air operated disk brake, comprising a caliper which encompasses the brake disk, and an actuating device which is arranged on one side of the brake disk and provided with a pivotally mounted rotary lever. The rotary lever acts upon a cross member which can be displaced in relation to the disk brake on an eccentric device provided with a pressure element. The invention is characterized in that the at least one pressure element of the eccentric device forms a spherical element.

Abstract: The invention concerns a disk brake with a brake lining holding device for a brake lining that can be tensioned in the direction of a brake disk and comprising a lining support plate and a break lining material applied thereon, wherein a limit stop for limiting the adjustment path of the brake lining is provided. The invention is characterized in that the limit stop for limiting the adjustment path of the break lining can be elastically and/or plastically deformed under the effect of a given brake tensioning force produced by the disk brake.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel and/or brake disk hub (2) for receiving a one-piece or multi-piece, and notably fragmented, brake disk (1) having friction rings (5, 6) which are preferably connected via links (7). Said hub is configured such that cams (15) of the hub (2) have shoulders (22) which protrude radially outwards and on one side axially secure the brake disk (1) positioned on the hub (2). The brake disk is axially stepped at its inner periphery in such a way that a step (6′) is formed which is supported on the shoulder (22).

Abstract: A data structure, such as a digital television signal, includes (a) a video stream representing a picture and (b) auxiliary information, such as a closed caption stream. In one embodiment, the picture has special content that is not visible when a decoder correctly processes the auxiliary information. When an error occurs in the decoder processing, the special content becomes visible, thereby indicating the existence of the error to an observer of the rendered picture. In another embodiment, the video stream represents a sequence of time-varying pictures that provides a temporal reference for characterizing the relative timing of the decoder's processing of the auxiliary information.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel and/or brake disk hub for receiving a one-piece or multi-piece, and notably fragmented, brake disk having friction rings which are preferably connected via links. Said hub is configured such that cams of the hub have shoulders which protrude radially outwards and on one side axially secure the brake disk positioned on the hub. The brake disk is axially stepped at its inner periphery in such a way that a step is formed which is supported on the shoulder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wear adjusting device for a motor vehicle disk brake and a method for controlling the device. A brake actuated rotating lever primarily effects a slidable element which actuates at least one adjusting spindle. The spindle presses a brake lining in the direction of a brake disk. According to the invention, the adjustment device consists of an electric drive which adjusts at least one of the adjusting spindles through rotary operation.

Abstract: A compressed-air disk brake for vehicles comprises an actuating device for applying brake blocks in the direction of a brake disk and a brake cylinder, which, on arrival of the compressed air, initiates a braking action via the actuating device. At least one control module, comprising individual pneumatic and electronic components, is incorporated into the brake and/or the associated brake cylinder. For example, the control module may be formed directly on the brake cylinder housing section which encloses the ventilation chamber.

Abstract: A brake disk has a thickness D1 and includes two friction plates disposed parallel to each other, between which an airflow duct having a width D2 is located in a substantially central position. The brake disk is made of a gray cast iron material containing molybdenum. The ratio of the disk thickness D1 to the airflow duct width D2 is 3.0.ltoreq.D1/D2.ltoreq.5. The brake disk has a great resistance to temperature change and a long operating life.