Abstract:
A composite brake drum for a motor vehicle or the like. The brake drum has a drum body that is comprised of a first material, preferably a cast metal, such as gray iron. The drum body has a cylindrical section, a shoulder, and a mounting face. The brake drum also includes an annular band formed from a second material, preferably a stamped metal such as steel. The annular band encircles the cylindrical section of the drum body. The steel annular band is positioned in a mold apparatus and molten iron is introduced into a mold cavity defined thereby. The mold and annular band are maintained in a static condition during the casting process.
Abstract:
Disclosed are skids steer loaders and vibratory roller attachments embodiments in which an improved variable isolator is provided to isolate the skid steer loader, and thus the operator of the loader, from the severity of the vibrations in the vibratory roller. The vibratory roller attachment includes a frame configured to be mounted to the skid steer loader. A drum is supported by the frame, and an eccentric weight is positioned within the drum. A plurality of variable isolators couple the drum to the frame to provide isolation of the skid steer loader from vibrations of the vibratory roller. The plurality of variable isolators each have a non-cylindrical exterior shape. The non-cylindrical shape can include an exterior surface having curved end portions separated by a substantially linear middle portion to allow for improved deflection of the variable isolators, and thus improved vibration isolation between the attachment and the skid steer loader.