Patent ID: 9309941
Filing Date: 2016-04-12
CPC Classification: F16D

Claim Text:
1. A brake, comprising: first and second end plates configured to be disposed about a rotational axis of a driven shaft and said first and second end plates axially spaced from one another; a plurality of axially extending pins connecting said first and second end plates; a first friction plate configured to be coupled to said driven shaft for rotation therewith and axially movable relative to said driven shaft; a second friction plate defining a plurality of apertures through which said plurality of pins extend, said second friction plate fixed against rotation relative to said plurality of pins, but axially movable relative to said plurality of pins, said second friction plate defining a fluid jacket configured for passage of a fluid; a pressure plate configured for movement in a first axial direction towards said first and second friction plates; and, a first support column disposed radially outwardly of said second friction plate and extending between said first and second end plates.