Abstract: A bimetallic connecting element has a first part made from a first metal, and a portion of this part is adapted for being attached to a structure. A second portion of this part has a peripheral wall defining a cavity. A second part of the connector is made from a second metal, and has a third portion concentrically received with respect to the cavity and fixed with respect to the first part by means of a pulse magnetic forming (PMF) process, in which the peripheral wall is impacted onto said third portion. The second part of the connector has a fourth portion adapted for attaching thereto a component made from a third metal. The structure onto which the connector is to be fixed, typically by welding, is made from a fourth metal that is weld-compatible with said first metal. A method is also disclosed for connecting a bimetallic connector to a structure to enable a component made from a metal that is not compatible with the structure to be connected to the structure.

Abstract: A flat cable having at least two conductor planes, in which a number of electrical conductors running in the longitudinal direction of the cable are arranged, in which the electrical conductors in the flat cable thickness direction and/or in the flat cable width direction are kept at a defined distance from each other by means of a central insulation layer of predetermined thickness acting as a spacer insulator and are electrically insulated and positioned relative to each other and to the flat cable exterior by means of an outer insulation layer.

Abstract: A first insulating layer is formed on the front surface of a circuit board, and a second insulating layer on the back surface. A conductive pattern is formed on the surface of the first insulating layer. Circuit elements are connected to the conductive pattern. Sealing resin covers the front and side surfaces of the circuit board. Furthermore, the sealing resin also covers the edge region of the back surface of the circuit board. Thus, it is ensured that the circuit board has a dielectric strength while exposing the back surface of the circuit board to the outside.

Abstract: A component mounting method of a multilayer printed wiring board includes a plurality of solder bumps to mount electronic components formed on both of or either of the front and back thereof, wherein when the solder bumps are formed of any of first, second, third and fourth solders, the first, second, third and fourth solders have different melting points and the melting points of the first, second, third and fourth solders are arranged as the melting point of the first solder, the melting point of the second solder, the melting point of the third solder and the melting point of the fourth solder in order of high melting point and the first, second, third and fourth solders are sequentially used to solder electronic components and the like in order of high melting point. Further, in that case, it is preferable that the solder bump having large volume should be soldered earlier than other solder bumps.

Abstract: The wiring board comprises a plate-shaped conductive core material 10 with a through-hole 12 formed in, an insulation layer 14 formed on the surface of the conductive core material 10 and on the inside wall of the through-hole 12, a resin 18 buried in the through-hole 12 with the insulation layer 14 formed in, wirings 22a, 22b formed on the upper surface and the undersurface of the conductive core material 10 with the insulation layer 14 formed on, and an wiring 22d formed in the through-hole 20 formed in the resin 18 and electrically connected to the wirings 22a, 22b.

Abstract: A cable entry device for providing sealing in a space between a cable and a surrounding material. The cable entry comprises a covering, and a first and a second sealing member for receiving said material therebetween. The first sealing member provides a biasing force on the covering when inserted into a hole of the material, wherein the second sealing member is urged towards a surface of said material.

Abstract: An earth penetrating apparatus includes a cutting tool and a sensor housing. A radar unit, rate sensor unit, processor, and transmitter are provided in the sensor housing. An antenna arrangement is coupled to the radar unit and configured for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals in a relatively forward and/or lateral looking direction relative to a distal end of the cutting tool. The rate sensor unit may include one or both of a gyroscope and an accelerometer. The processor receives radar data from the radar unit indicative of subsurface strata and obstacles respectively located generally forward and/or lateral of the cutting tool, and receives displacement data from the rate sensor unit indicative of one or both of longitudinal and rotational displacement of the cutting tool. The transmitter is configured for transmitting one or both of the radar data and the displacement data to an aboveground location.

Abstract: Walk characteristics of an earth-boring rotary drill bit may be predicted by measuring locations and orientations of cutting elements thereof and calculating the magnitude and direction of an imbalance force of the drill bit using the measurements obtained. The calculated imbalance force may be compared to the imbalance force of at least one other drill bit having a calculated imbalance force and observed walk characteristics. An earth-boring rotary drill bit may be designed by constructing a database including the magnitude and direction of a calculated imbalance force and observed walk characteristics for a number of drill bits. Desired walk characteristics are selected, the database is referenced, and the bit may be configured to exhibit an imbalance force selected to impart desired walk characteristics to the drill bit. Drill bits are configured to exhibit an imbalance force oriented in a predetermined direction relative to a blade of the drill bit.

Abstract: A drill bit has cutting elements with multiple cutting surface geometries that are positioned so that their cutting profiles overlap, but do not completely contain or engulf one another. The different cutting surface geometries and the specific overlap create a zone of high density in the middle regions of the cutting profiles and low density in the periphery, resulting in a cutting profile that becomes sharper with increasing wear. Such an arrangement is more effective and stable as the drill bit encounters hard and abrasive formation materials. Moreover, cutting elements with larger axial volumes may be combined with cutting elements having smaller axial volumes, resulting in an even more effective drill bit in terms of durability and ability to drill efficiently in hard and abrasive formations.

Abstract: A tapered reamer bit which achieves a reaming function at least in part by tension fracturing a geographic formation such that the resulting fragments of the formation are forced upward and/or backward and without relying on multiple rotatably positionable cylinders disposed on the reamer bit. Because of the tooth placement of the tapered reamer bit, a rotational force applied thereto results in a downward/forward force while reaming out a hole through a geographic formation.

Abstract: A drilling or flushing medium is used in the operation of an actuator for controlling an earth working device which uses the drilling or flushing medium for its operation as well. The actuator is acted upon by the medium , which can be retained in the actuator through suitable operation of a valve assembly, while at the same time can be supplied to the earth working device to execute a desired function. The valve assembly is hereby actuated by a separate switch.

Abstract: A top drive assembly for wellsite operations may include a quill, a swivel including a swivel housing and a swivel bearing therein in which the quill is supported, a drive system for applying torque to the quill, and link arm hangers extending from the swivel housing and formed to accept and retain link arms.

Abstract: A scissors type vertical elevated substructure. The base and the surface of the substructure are articulated through folding legs. The nodes of the legs are articulated through connection rods and form double parallelograms which are mirror images and share a common base. There is a guide device on the base. Lifting sheaves are installed on both the surface of the substructure and the top of the guide. One end of the lifting wireline is fixed on the nodes of the folding legs and the other end of the wireline runs around the lifting sheaves in a given order to connect with the drawworks. The guide pulley sits in the vertical elevated guide-rail which is set on the guide device. The support rod is fixed to the base, the surface, and the folding legs.

Abstract: A new composition for forming a matrix body which includes spherical sintered tungsten carbide and an infiltration binder including one or more metals or alloys is disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition may include a Group VIIIB metal selected from one of Ni, Co, Fe, and alloys thereof. Moreover, the composition may also include cast tungsten carbide. In addition, the composition may also include carburized tungsten carbide.

Abstract: A method of assigning a weight value to an online news article, and a system for executing the method are provided. A method of assigning a weight value to an online news article, includes the steps of: receiving an article content from an article providing system of an article generator, and storing the received article content in an article collection database; creating an editorial weight value of the article content via an automatic weight assigning system, the automatic weight assigning system comprising a plurality of weight value lists; and storing the editorial weight value and the article content in a news database.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bed-top scale for humans, that is a system for weighing the body weight of patients lying in a horizontal position, which comprises a stretcher (1, 2), a strap (9, 10) for suspending the stretcher (1, 2) and a means (35) of weighing. Such weighing means may be a weighing beam (3) that has support members (28). The weighing beam and the support members are positioned astride, over the patient, and the members, on either side of the patient's torso and the stretcher (1, 2), are supported on the surface on which the patient is lying (e.g. mattress). The stretcher (1, 2) is positioned under the patient, and weighing is effected by suspending the stretcher with the patient from the weighing beam (3).

Abstract: An apparatus and system for recognizing touch positions is comprised of multiple acoustically coupled substrates, said coupling functioning also as an environmental seal. At least one secondary substrate, with means to transmit and receive acoustic waves, is coupled to a primary substrate capable of propagating acoustic waves such that an intentional touch on the surface causes a perturbation of the waves passing through a desired region of touch detection.

Abstract: A transparent touch panel according to this aspect of the present invention comprises a transparent substrate, a capacitive touch device positioned on the transparent substrate, an interfacial structure positioned on the capacitive touch device, and a display device positioned on the interfacial structure. The capacitive touch device includes a plurality of first sensing blocks positioned on the transparent substrate, a dielectric layer covering the first sensing blocks, a plurality of second sensing blocks positioned on the dielectric layer, a plurality of first wires positioned on the transparent substrate, and a plurality of second wires positioned on the dielectric layer. Preferably, the first sensing blocks and the second sensing blocks are interlaced, each first wire connects the first sensing blocks on the same column, and each second wire connects the second sensing blocks on the same row.

Abstract: The invention is directed to develop for the motor car with the stronger driving force and less exhausting gases by means of applying the fan enclosed with the duct with the brim extending outward at the outlet installed on the front position of the identical shaft of either motor or engine thereof taking advantage of the force of the against wind to assist the rotating operation of the shaft thereof

Abstract: A method and a device for operating a drive unit, in particular of a vehicle, are provided, which allow for an adaptation of losses of an output variable of the drive unit, in particular of a torque, which is precise and which restricts as little as possible a request to shut down the drive unit. For this purpose, the losses are adapted during at least one operating phase, in particular an idling operating phase, of the drive unit. With the conclusion of a successful adaptation, a shutdown of the drive unit is enabled.

Abstract: An endless belt system for a vehicle having a negative trail steering geometry is provided. The endless belt system replaces the wheels that steer a vehicle, particularly an all-terrain vehicle, to provide increased steerability and floatation over soft terrain.

Abstract: A mobile positioning, supporting and transporting system has two upright generally circular, oblong, elliptical or polygonal support structures joined together with lateral support members to form a freestanding structure with a roughly circular geometry so that it may be tipped end-over-end or rolled to translate from place to place. Any objects attached to or suspended from the structure within the volume space between the support structures readily are moved to a different location or position as desired. Alternatively, the support structures are disassembled and segments thereof may be aligned adjacent one another to form a cargo bin or cart to hold remaining portions of the structure and accessories for storage or transport.

Abstract: The dual-pump fluid distribution system of the present invention preferably includes a sump having hydraulic fluid disposed therein. A first pump driven by an electric motor and a second pump driven by an engine are disposed in fluid communication with the sump. A plurality of vehicle systems are disposed in fluid communication with the first and second pumps. The first pump is configured to transfer hydraulic fluid to the vehicle systems when the engine is off. The first and second pumps are both configured to transfer hydraulic fluid to the vehicle systems when the engine speed is at or below a predetermined value. The second pump is configured to transfer hydraulic fluid to the vehicle systems when the engine speed exceeds the predetermined value. Accordingly, the hydraulic pressure needs of the vehicle systems are met for any given engine speed. A corresponding method in accordance with the present invention is similarly provided.

Abstract: A hybrid powertrain is provided including an internal combustion engine sufficiently configured for operation in a homogeneous charge compression ignition mode of operation. An electric motor and an electric storage device are provided in parallel hybrid combination with the internal combustion engine. A transmission is operatively connected to the internal combustion engine and the electric motor. The engine may operate in one of a two-stroke and a four-stroke cycle.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for operating a hybrid vehicle, in which a predefined setpoint torque is cumulatively generated by at least one internal combustion engine and at least one electric motor, and a device for carrying out said method. According to the invention, the torque contribution of the internal combustion engine is defined in accordance with at least one exhaust gas parameter in a first step while the torque contribution of the electric motor is defined in a second step based on the difference between the setpoint torque and the torque contribution of the internal combustion engine defined in the first step. The inventive method allows the internal combustion engine to be operated in an optimal fashion regarding emissions.

Abstract: During an operation of an engine, an input limit Swin and an output limit Swout of a battery are set to a power demand-based input limit Wp*, which depends on a power demand P*, and to an accelerator opening-based output limit Wacc, which depends on an accelerator opening Acc (steps S400 to S420). This control technique effectively prevents the battery from being frequently charged or discharged to a relatively high level of electric power within an allowable electric power range defined by the reference input limit Bwin and the reference output limit Bwout, thus restraining premature deterioration of the battery.

Abstract: A piping fixing structure of the present invention includes: a vehicle body; a suspension member which is elastically supported by the vehicle body via a vibration damping member, and supports a suspension; and a fixing mechanism which fixes piping to the suspension member. The piping extends from a driving source which is elastically supported by the vehicle body via the vibration damping member.

Abstract: The front body cover includes a lens for a headlight device. A front portion or edge of the lens bulges forward of a straight line connecting the front edges of a handle cover with the front edges of a front fender. This arrangement reduces the wind resistance around the front of the motorcycle and improves aerodynamic performance.

Abstract: A fuel tank of a motorcycle is disposed in front of a rider's seat and above an engine mounted between a front wheel and a rear wheel. The fuel tank is formed such that an entire transverse section has a recessed shape viewed form the lower side thereof. The rear half of the fuel tank has a tapered shape toward rearward as viewed from the side. A lower opening of the fuel tank is closed by a bottom plate having a flat portion declining rearward, and a communication hole is formed so as to allow communication between the inside and outside of the fuel tank and insertion of a fuel pump and a fuel gauge, the communication hole being liquid-tightly closed by a lid member. A fuel gauge is fixed to the bottom plate near the front of the communication hole via a bracket, and the fuel pump provided with a fuel strainer attached to the rear end thereof is arranged behind the fuel gauge so as to extend along the longitudinal axis thereof. The fuel pump is mounted and supported on a stay extending from the lid member.

Abstract: An exhaust device for a vehicle, the vehicle including a vehicle body, a fuel tank protruding from a bottom surface of the vehicle body, and a suspension system that supports first and second rear wheels to the vehicle body. The exhaust device is configured to be connected to a gas exhaust through-hole of an engine and includes a muffler that is disposed laterally alongside the fuel tank, with a length direction of the muffler disposed along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body; a first exhaust pipe that connects an exhaust port of the engine to the muffler; and a second exhaust pipe connected to the muffler, and comprising a free end through which exhaust gas is exhausted. The number of mufflers is exactly one.

Abstract: A four-wheeled utility vehicle including an engine unit mounted in the utility vehicle; and a vehicle body frame including a frame member that is disposed in the vicinity of the engine unit and is partially movable relative to the engine unit.

Abstract: A loader type construction vehicle includes a chassis having a longitudinal axis, a plurality of wheeled ground-engaging structures pivotally coupled to the chassis, and a steering control system. Each of the plurality of ground-engaging structures includes a wheel pivotable about a steering axis and drivable about a drive axis, wherein each of the wheeled ground-engaging structures is shaped and configured so that the wheel of each of the ground-engaging structures can be pivoted from a first angular position in which the drive axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, to a second angular position that is at least 90° degrees from the first angular position. The steering control system is operatively connected to each of the ground engaging structures for pivoting the wheel of each of the ground-engaging structures about the steering axis.

Abstract: A method of determining a direction of a power boost applied to a power cylinder of a variable effort power steering system includes measuring a pressure of a hydraulic fluid between a pump and a control valve. A first position of the hand wheel is detected and initialized when the pressure is within a pre-defined equilibrium pressure range. A second position of the hand wheel is detected in response to rotational movement of the hand wheel. The first position and the second position of the hand wheel are measured in cumulative degrees rotated left or right of a on-center orientation of the hand wheel. The second position is subtracted from the first position to obtain a differential value representing the direction of the power boost. A negative differential value represents a first direction and a positive differential value represents a second direction of the power boost.

Abstract: A seismic source signal generator includes a mass, a primary accumulator and a secondary accumulator, the secondary accumulator having an internal volume smaller than an internal volume of the primary accumulator. A method for generating a signal using a seismic vibrator includes operating the seismic vibrator using hydraulic fluid, damping hydraulic pressure deviations in the hydraulic fluid using a first accumulator in hydraulic communication with the hydraulic fluid, and damping pressure deviations in the hydraulic fluid using a second accumulator in hydraulic communication with the hydraulic fluid, the second accumulator having an internal volume smaller than an internal volume of the first accumulator.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may be found in a push-in eartip assembly. The push-in eartip assembly may include a mushroom-shaped foam tip. The push-in eartip assembly may also include a hollow tube extending through the center of the mushroom-shaped foam tip. An inner diameter of the hollow tube may be constant and an outer diameter of the hollow tube may be tapered. In certain embodiments, the push-in eartip assembly may further include an adhesive for bonding the mushroom-shaped foam tip to an outer surface of the hollow tube. In certain embodiments, the hollow tube may extend through a center hole in the mushroom-shaped foam tip that extends from the top to the base of the mushroom-shaped foam tip.

Abstract: The present invention provides composite muffler systems formed of a long fiber thermoplastic. Long fiber thermoplastic technology allows the fibers, to maintain a length sufficient to provide structural strength at lower fiber loading. The long fiber thermoplastic material for forming composite muffler systems also provides increased impact strength and creep resistance as well as chemical and thermal resistance. Mufflers molded with long fiber thermoplastics demonstrate improved dimensional stability as compared to known short fiber based moldings. One suitable muffler structure is a multi-piece muffler assembly including at least one long fiber thermoplastic shell section. In accordance with the present invention, the long fiber thermoplastic material and moldings may also be combined with over-molding of preforms of unidirectional or woven inlays, which provide local structural performance.

Abstract: A sound reduction system for reducing noise from a high power combustion engine is supplied by means of a method. The sound reduction system comprises a plurality of elements and attenuating devices placed in an elongated channel. During design of the sound reduction system one makes use of a particular suitable attenuating element with a first reactive part, a second reactive part and a third reactive part. Such a module, which is less sensitive to position in the channel, cost effective to manufacture and cost effective to model, is combined with single attenuating devices. The method enables a user to meet the requirements on sound reduction and keeping construction costs down, by using an iterative step-by-step approach. Such an approach is unknown according to traditional methods. An advantage of the method is that it enables an accurate acoustic model of the complete exhaust system, not only in the low frequency area and in the upper frequency area, but also in the intermediate frequency area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a muffler facia assembly including a muffler with at least one thermoplastic shell formed into a facia assembly on a motor vehicle. The facia may be any suitable body part of a motor vehicle, such as a bumper, a rocker panel, an air damn, a spoiler, a sideboard or a body module. An assembly in accordance with the present invention includes structural members to provide crash management features to increase the strength and impact resistance. In accordance with the present invention, the long fiber thermoplastic material and moldings may also be combined with over-molding of preforms of unidirectional or woven inlays, which provide local structural performance. The use of such preforms is particularly suited to use in the manufacture of high temperature, structural articles such as bumper muffler combinations.

Abstract: A device for mounting on a ladder to provide additional foot support comprising a horizontal plate-like member, a lip member projecting perpendicularly downwards from a first end of the rectangular plate-like member and a tubular member having a horizontal surface, a first substantially vertical surface, a second substantially vertical surface opposite to the first vertical surface, and an inclined surface. A second end of the rectangular plate-like member is attached to the trapezoidal tubular such that the rectangular plate-like member is parallel to and is in same plane as that of the horizontal surface.

Abstract: A two-rail rear ladder system that automatically deploys and retracts a ladder from a vehicle, such as an emergency vehicle. The ladder is deployable and retractable with minimal or no human intervention, thereby saving time and/or creating less risk for injury. The ladder is deployed from the rear of a vehicle and rests at an angle on the ground when fully deployed. A two-stage drive unit system is used to deploy and retract the ladder. One drive unit deploys and retracts the ladder on a first rail to a position where the ladder tilts towards the ground. The second drive unit deploys and retracts the ladder from the tilted position to and from the ground on a second rail. Only a partial portion of the ladder's length is required to be deployed before the ladder will tilt downward towards the ground thereby minimizing open space needed behind the vehicle to deploy the ladder.

Abstract: An adjustable support assembly for at least one power tool for moveable and stationary assembly for engagement with a ladder in which the ladder has two parallel rails with a width therebetween, each such rail having an upper, lower and outer portion. The adjustable support assembly has a platform for moveable engagement with the ladder, a slideable assembly for movement upon the platform, and an engagement device for engagement of at least one power tool on the platform. The platform is expandable through an interconnected structure between the sides of the platform to accommodate varying widths of the ladder. The width of the ladder is between 12 and 18 inches, and preferably 13 and ¾ inches. A clamp or screwable engagement is also provided to affix the assembly to the ladder at a determined location for use of the power tools. The engagement device has a plurality of wheels for movement upon the each of the upper, lower and outer portions of the rails.

Abstract: A ladder includes a first side having a top step and a second side including a set of side rails coupled together. The second side is coupled to the top step of the first side via a hinge arrangement, where the hinge arrangement includes a shaft coupled to the top step of the first side and the set of side rails of the second side. The first side is narrower than the second side.

Abstract: A step ladder stabilizer for mounting behind the front step portion and having two adjusting legs which adjust as a slide lock moves vertically within a slot attached to the rear of the ladder steps. When not in use, the ladder stabilizer closes flush against the back of the ladder steps. An alternate embodiment includes a ladder stabilizer for an extension ladder comprising an extending leg and a stabilizer arm with the top of the extending leg attaching to a slide lock that slides along a channel mounted on the side of the ladder. Bolts passing through expansion inserts hold the channel onto each side of the ladder.

Abstract: A windage brake for a fan descender comprises a rotatable spool connected by drive belts to a fan comprising a radial flow air impeller. A line is wound helically upon the spool. A user of the fan descender puts on a harness (not shown) at the free end of the line and jumps from an elevated position. The line is thereby drawn off the spool and rotates it. The rotating spool drives the fan and also winds a power spring formed by a resilient strip. The windage of the fan regulates the descent of the jumper, the fan being accelerated to a speed at which the braking force is such that the jumper descends at a rate safe for landing on the ground. When the jumper is on the ground, he removes the harness and releases the free end of the line. The line is then automatically retrieved by the power spring and rewound on the spool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake shoe (5) for use in an elevator safety gear (4). In use, the safety gear (4) exerts a specific application force (N) to the brake shoe (5) causing the brake shoe (5) to frictionally engage with a guide rail (3). A frictional braking force (F1,F2) developed by the brake shoe (5) increases during engagement.

Abstract: The safety device according to the invention for operator protection in elevators with a low-height shaft bottom (5), is characterized in that it uses a brace (1) hinged on abase plate (3) secured to the bottom of the shaft (5) and arranged when folded in the horizontal position at a reduced height above the shaft bottom (5) in normal elevator operation, and a buffer element (9) secured underneath the car (11) and adapted to come into contact with a horizontal side surface of the brace (1) in its folded position, wherein said brace (1) is adapted to be moved by an appropriate lifting device (31) to a vertical lifted position in which the buffer element (9) can come into contact with an upper surface (15) of the brace (1), in a condition where the operator can work in the shaft bottom (5), wherein the length of the 15 brace added (1) to the thickness of the buffer element (9) provides for a sufficient depth between the underside of the car (11) and the shaft bottom (5) to suppress any risk for the operator to

Abstract: A method of assigning a user to an elevator system with several elevators wherein a user issues a destination call, at least one elevator is determined to serve the destination call and is announced to the user by an acoustic signal that identifies the elevator. All of the signals that designate the different elevators are exclusively formed by one single single-frequency signal tone, the various signals that identify the individual elevators being distinguishable to the user by a predefined signal duration and/or at least one predefined signal interruption. The invention further relates to an elevator system that is equipped for this method.

Abstract: Provided is an elevator control apparatus in a building in which a plurality of elevators are installed, the apparatus including: a congestion information detecting means (1B1) for detecting a landing area congestion state at each story floor and in each operating direction of all the elevators and generating congestion degree information about the entire building based on the landing area congestion state; a service state detecting means (1B2) for measuring waiting time for landing area call registrations at all the elevators, calculating an average value of the waiting time, and generating service state information about the entire building based on the average value; and a guidance display means (1B3) for displaying the congestion degree information and the service state information.

Abstract: An apparatus for coupling a bicycle disc brake rotor to a bicycle wheel hub is disclosed. The apparatus includes an adapter and a rotor retaining member. The adapter is adapted to be nonrotatably coupled to the bicycle wheel hub and to be nonrotatably coupled to the disc brake rotor. The adapter includes a plurality of axially extending protruding portions adapted to extend through the disc brake rotor to nonrotatably couple the disc brake rotor to the adapter. At least one of the protruding portions has a groove defined therein. A portion of the rotor retaining member is received in the groove in the protruding portion.

Abstract: A brake pad (5) for a disc brake (1). that can be associated with a caliper (2) with thrust means (9a, 9b, 9c) for clamping the brake pad (5) with friction against a braking band (4) of a brake disc (41), wherein the brake pad (5) comprises: a plate (6) with a central portion (11) provided with a layer of friction material (7), said central portion (11) having an upper edge (12) and an opposed lower edge (13) and also two lateral edges (6a, 6b) and two support appendages (14) which extend from said lateral edges (6a, 6b) of the central portion (11), each of said support appendages (14) bounding an eye (16) capable of receiving a pin (27) of the caliper (2). The upper edge (12) and lower edge (13) extend substantially along circumferences of a circle imparting an arcuate shape to the central portion (11), and said support appendages (14) are disposed substantially at the height of said lower edge (13) of the brake pad (5).