Patent ID: 6705083
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: B60T,F16J,Y10T

Abstract:
A master cylinder having a compact profile, said master cylinder comprising;a hollow body having a continuous outer wall extending between first and second ends to define a longitudinal bore formed between said ends, said outer wall having a continuous thickness between said ends when viewed in cross-section and further defining at least one mounting surface on an exterior thereof, said longitudinal bore having an inner diameter defining an inner surface; an end wall integrally formed with said outer wall at said first end to close an end of said bore; at least one aperture formed within said outer wall at said mounting surface to provide fluid communication between said outer wall and said bore; a flange integrally formed with said outer wall at said second end to define a fully integrated master cylinder; and said outer wall further defining at least one thickened section extending between said inner surface of said bore and said mounting surface with said thickened section being at least 30 percent smaller than said inner diameter of said bore for providing the compact profile of said integrated master cylinder.