Patent ID: 9121463
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A wheel and brake drum assembly, comprising: a wheel disposed about a central axis and defining a first plurality of apertures; an inner drum defining an outboard, radially inwardly extending flange defining a second plurality of apertures aligned with said first plurality of apertures and configured to receive fasteners for coupling said inner drum to said wheel and defining a braking surface, said inner drum comprised of a first material; and, an outer drum configured to receive said inner drum therein, said outer drum defining an outboard, radially inwardly extending flange defining a third plurality of apertures aligned with said first and second pluralities of apertures and configured to receive said fasteners for coupling said outer drum to said wheel, said outer drum comprised of a second material; wherein said outer drum engages said inner drum in an interference fit such that said inner drum may be removed and replaced with a replacement inner drum.