Brake drum having ribs on drum outer surface

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PATENT NO 5826684
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08762104

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An improved structure for a brake drum adapted for use in a drum brake assembly includes a generally closed outer end, a generally axially extending cylindrical main body, and an open inner end. The closed outer end of the brake drum includes a centrally located wheel spindle opening formed therein, and a plurality of lug bolt mounting holes spaced circumferentially around the wheel spindle opening. The cylindrical main body of the brake drum includes a plurality of generally axially extending raised ribs provided on an outer surface thereof. Preferably, the ribs define at least three distinct strengthened areas on the brake drum.

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ARVINMERITOR INC2135 WEST MAPLE ROAD TROY MI 48084

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hester, Larry B Dayton, OH 8 95

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