Patent ID: 7137487
Filing Date: 2006-11-21
Classification: B60G,F16D

Abstract:
1. A brake system for a vehicle having a frame, the system comprising: a spindle assembly including a spindle member and an arm extending transversely therefrom; the spindle member having a first axis; at least one wheel bearing mounted on the spindle member; a rim mounted on and rotatable with respect to the spindle member about the axis via the at least one wheel bearing; a tire mounted on the rim; the tire having a substantially circular inner edge; the spindle assembly extending radially outwardly from the axis no further than does the inner edge of the tire; a brake caliper mounted rigidly on the spindle assembly and being disposed at least partially outboard of the inner edge of the tire; and wherein the spindle assembly, wheel bearing, rim, tire and brake caliper are rotatable as a unit about a second axis which is parallel to and offset from the first axis whereby the unit is adapted to be rotatably mounted on the frame of the vehicle about the second axis.