Patent ID: 6260671
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A double-wrap brake band apparatus for fastening a rotatable drum through a band disposed on the outer periphery of said drum, comprising:outer bands having a frictional material secured to the inner peripheral surfaces thereof;an intermediate band interposed between said outer bands and having a frictional material secured to the inner peripheral surface thereof;a coupling portion for coupling one end portion of each of said outer bands and one end portion of said intermediate band in the circumferential direction thereof;an apply bracket provided integrally with or discretely from said coupling portion;a first anchor bracket provided on the free ends of said outer bands in the circumferential direction thereof;a second anchor bracket provided on the free end of said intermediate band in the circumferential direction thereof; andan actuator for giving a load in two directions to said apply bracket.