Patent ID: 7516821
Filing Date: 2009-04-14
Classification: B60G,F16D

Abstract:
1. A brake system for a vehicle having a frame, the system comprising: a spindle including a spindle member having a first axis and an arm which is rigidly connected to and extends radially outwardly from the spindle member; a rim which is rotatable with respect to the spindle member about the first axis and which has a substantially circular inboard edge; a brake rotor which is rotatable with respect to the spindle member about the first axis; wherein the brake rotor has a substantially circular outer perimeter; a brake caliper for selectively brakingly engaging the brake rotor; wherein the brake caliper is rigidly mounted on the spindle and is disposed at least partially outboard of the inboard edge of the rim; a dampening mechanism adapted to mount on the frame of the vehicle and a mounting member adapted to be rotatably mounted on the frame of the vehicle; wherein the arm is disposed at least partially outboard of the inboard edge of the rim; wherein the arm extends radially outwardly from the first axis no further than does the inboard edge of the rim; wherein the arm extends radially outwardly from the first axis at least as far as does the outer perimeter of the brake rotor; wherein the arm is rigidly mounted on the mounting member; and wherein the arm extends between the spindle member and the mounting member whereby vertical movement of the spindle is reacted in the dampening mechanism via rotation of the arm and the mounting member.