Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety device for spring brakes comprising a C-clamp, the opening of which is just fit to accommodate the edges of the two chambers and the diaphragm of an air brake; and a body plate, which is being cast with the C-clamp as one integral body and is welded onto an outer surface of the first chamber of the air brake. The safety device can securely engage the two chambers to prevent the spring, the diaphragm and the second chamber from bursting out of the first chamber, causing damage to properties and/or injuries to anybody in the surrounding area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety device for spring brakes comprising a C-clamp, the opening of which is just fit to accommodate the edges of the two chambers and the diaphragm of an air brake; and a body plate, which is being cast with the C-clamp as one integral body and is welded onto an outer surface of the first chamber of the air brake. The safety device can securely engage the two chambers to prevent the spring, the diaphragm and the second chamber from bursting out of the first chamber, causing damage to properties and/or injuries to anybody in the surrounding area.

Abstract: A method for assembling components that are sealed hydraulically or pneumatically includes forming an outer component having an inner surface, a groove for holding a seal, the groove having an opening at the inner surface. A seal is fabricated in the form of a substantially circular ring having a scarf cut extending through the width and the thickness of the seal, and a second inner surface having an inside diameter. The seal is then placing over a mandrel having a diameter that is larger than the inside diameter of the second inner surface so that the seal is expanded by plastic deformation such that a gap is formed at the scarf cut. Then the seal is inserted in the groove while the seal is expanded.