Claims
- 1. A mechanically controlled power brake unit for an automotive vehicle comprising:
- a booster utilizing the pressure difference between a vacuum and atmospheric pressure including
- a vacuum casing composed of a cup shell and a cover shell, said booster being mechanically controlled by a brake pedal operable by a driver of said vehicle, at least a portion of said casing shell extending through an opening in a splash wall of said vehicle distinct from said casing, said opening encircling said portion of said casing;
- a master cylinder secured to an end wall of said cup shell parallel to said splash wall, said master cylinder having a master cylinder piston therein operable by said booster; and
- fastening means to fasten said casing to said splash wall, said fastening means including at least two strip-like members extending in opposite directions along a common diameter of said cup shell, each of said two members having one end fastened to said cup shell adjacent the periphery thereof and a portion adjacent the other end thereof fastened to said splash wall.
- 2. A unit according to claim 1, wherein
- said master cylinder is fastened to said cup shell in a given plane, and
- said fastening means is fastened to said cup shell in said given plane.
- 3. A unit according to claim 1, wherein
- said master cylinder and said cup shell are integrally formed by a light metal casting.
- 4. A unit according to claim 3, wherein
- said cover shell is made of a light metal sheet.
- 5. A unit according to claim 3, wherein
- said cover shell is made of a plastic material.
- 6. A unit according to claim 1, further including
- a holding device for a brake pedal arrangement coupled to said cup shell.
- 7. A unit according to claim 1, wherein
- said cover shell is made of a light metal sheet.
- 8. A unit according to claim 1, wherein
- said cover shell is made of a plastic material.
Priority Claims (1)
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a continuation of application of Ser. No. 199,405 filed Oct. 22, 1980, now abandoned, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 019,975, filed Mar. 12, 1979, now abandoned.
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Continuations (2)
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