Abstract:
A method of positioning a cap on an output rod of a power booster comprises holding the cap in a fixed position, inserting a shaft of the cap into a bore in the output rod, and fixing the cap relative to the output rod.
Abstract:
A spacer for separating a brake booster from a wall comprises a support and a boot. The support is disposed between the booster and the wall, and has a breather port. The boot is integral with the support, and has a generally conical shape tapering from the wall toward a push rod of the booster.
Abstract:
A lightweight spacer for mounting a vacuum brake booster on a panel provides integral flexible sealing lips to seal the interfaces between the panel, spacer, and booster. Integral retaining tabs are provided for holding the spacer in place on the booster during shipping and installation of the booster. Tubular inserts within the spacer are retained and cushioned against rattling by a thin web of material extending over the end of the insert.
Abstract:
A vehicle braking system master cylinder that can handle pressure pulses within the brake fluid of a vehicle braking system without the destruction of components internal to a master cylinder. A vehicle braking system master cylinder that allows for component subassembly external to the master cylinder and is self-aligning when assembled. Finally, a vehicle braking system master cylinder that allows for variable travel of the primary piston and the secondary piston within the master cylinder and greater fluid flow in the vehicle braking system.
Abstract:
An improved method and apparatus for mounting a brake booster on a panel with an adapter are provided, through the use of a boot having a generally cup-shaped wall defining a flange for sealing a juncture between the brake booster and the adapter, a sealing lip for sealing a juncture between the boot and the adapter, and a hole for passage of the push rod, with the hole having a periphery for sealing the juncture between the boot and the push rod. The boot includes an air intake extending through the wall of the boot between the flange and the sealing lip.
Abstract:
A collapsible push rod for a brake booster in a vehicle is provided, having first and second telescoping members, and retractable locking means for selectively locking the first and second members together against telescoping. During a frontal impact collision, the members telescope into one another to shorten the length of the push rod and compensate for rearward movement of the brake booster and forward movement of the driver. The push rod is operable in the collapsed state. The push rod is also re-settable after the collision, and includes features for returning the push rod to its normal un-telescoped length following the collision, if the push rod is not damaged in the collision. The retractable locking means includes an electrically actuated solenoid for selectively locking and unlocking the first and second members against telescoping, in response to an electrical signal applied to the solenoid.
Abstract:
A vehicle braking system vacuum booster tandem power piston connection design such that the primary piston and the secondary piston are positioned together forming the tandem power piston. A connection design that provides direct alignment between the primary piston and secondary piston upon assembly and also provides an airtight seal between the primary piston and the secondary piston when assembling the tandem power piston.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method are provided for adjusting the axial distance between the front and rear walls of a vacuum booster, from outside of the booster, after the booster has been assembled. The booster includes a housing having a front housing and a rear housing joined together and defining a longitudinal axis of the booster. The front housing defines a front wall of the housing and an inner surface of the front wall. The rear housing defines a rear wall of the housing and includes a captive nut having threads adapted for threaded engagement with a threaded end of a tie rod. The front and rear walls are spaced an axial distance from one another along the longitudinal axis. A tie rod extends axially through the housing and has a first end engaging the rear wall of the housing and a second end engaging the front wall of the housing. The first end of the tie rod has threads for engaging the threads of the captive nut in the rear wall of the housing. The second end of the tie rod has an axially facing surface thereof for applying an axially directed force against the inner surface front wall of the housing. The axial distance of the housing between the front and rear walls of the housing is adjusted by turning the tie rod, to thread the first end of the tie rod farther in or out of the captive nut. The captive nut may include a tube extending axially therefrom along a part of the tie rod into the interior of the housing, through one or more separate fluid chambers within the booster, to provide a sealed passageway precluding leakage between the fluid chambers along the tie rod
Abstract:
A master cylinder comprises a primary piston, a secondary piston, and a proportioner valve. The secondary piston is engaged with the primary piston, and the proportioner valve is disposed within the secondary piston.
Abstract:
A power booster comprises a rear housing section and a piston. An inner bearing is disposed around the piston, and is adjustable relative to the rear housing section to translate the piston. A method of setting an axial dimension of the power booster is also provided.