Patent ID: 8317170
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A spring for applying a biasing force to a disc of a brake hub assembly including a hub having a circumferential groove and defining a central axis extending axially and at least one disc and a plurality of guide pins for rotatably coupling the hub and the disc comprising; a band for circumferentially engaging the hub, and characterized by a plurality of axial position retention tabs circumferentially spaced and extending radially inwardly from said band for engaging the circumferential groove of the hub and preventing axial movement between the spring and the hub along the central axis; and a plurality of circumferential position tabs circumferentially spaced and extending radially outwardly from said band and being generally U-shaped and defining a guide pin opening for at least partially engaging one of the guide pins for rotatably coupling the spring and the hub.