Patent ID: 11873871
Assignee: INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATION
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F | IPC F

Claim 17:
18. A brake caliper for selectively applying a braking force to a rotor, the braking caliper comprising:
a mount for attaching to a fixed surface; and
a caliper connected to the mount for movement relative to the mount, the caliper including,
a brake frame,
a first brake pad affixed to the brake frame,
a pusher plate supported by the caliper and movable with respect to the caliper,
a second brake pad connected to the pusher plate for conjoint movement with the pusher plate with respect to the caliper, the second brake pad being arranged in generally opposing relationship with the first brake pad for engaging and braking opposite sides of the rotor,
an adjustment bolt;
a holding bolt engaging the pusher plate, the holding bolt being in aligned, spaced apart relation with the adjustment bolt; and
an adjustable spring received around the adjustment bolt and the holding bolt, the adjustable spring engaging the pusher plate for urging the pusher plate to move toward the first brake pad.