Aerodynamic standoffs to air cool disc type auto brake rotors

Abstract

The invention includes a mounting hat for a brake rotor having a lower section connected to an upper section. Also included is a plurality of aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes each having a leading edge, a trailing edge, a top and a bottom connected to the upper section. Further, a plurality of vents are formed between adjacent aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes. The vents are circumferentially distributed on the upper section. Air flow is induced to flow through the plurality of vents. Alternatively included is a mounting hat for a brake rotor having a lower section connected to an upper section. Also included is a plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes each having a leading edge, a trailing edge, a top and a bottom connected to the upper section. Further, a plurality of second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes each having a leading edge, a trailing edge and a top connected to the upper section is included. Additionally, a plurality of vents are formed between adjacent first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes and second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes. The vents are circumferentially distributed on the upper section. Air flow is induced to flow through the plurality of vents.

1 . A mounting hat for a brake rotor comprising:
 a lower section coupled to an upper section,   a plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes each having a leading edge, a trailing edge, a top and a bottom coupled to the upper section;   a plurality of second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes each having a leading edge, a trailing edge and a top coupled to the upper section; and   a plurality of vents formed between adjacent first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes and second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes,   wherein the vents are circumferentially distributed on the upper section, and air flow is induced to flow through the plurality of vents.   
   
   
       2 . The mounting hat of  claim 1 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are symmetrical. 
   
   
       3 . The mounting hat of  claim 1 , wherein the upper section includes distributed openings. 
   
   
       4 . The mounting hat of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes include an extension for coupling to the distributed openings. 
   
   
       5 . The mounting hat of  claim 1 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are curved. 
   
   
       6 . The mounting hat of  claim 1 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are curved. 
   
   
       7 . The mounting hat of  claim 1 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are one of stepped up and ramped up from the upper section towards the top of the plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes. 
   
   
       8 . The mounting hat of  claim 1 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are one of stepped up and ramped up from the upper section towards the top of the plurality of second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes. 
   
   
       9 . The mounting hat of  claim 1 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are symmetrical. 
   
   
       10 . The mounting hat of  claim 1 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are symmetrical. 
   
   
       11 . The mounting hat of  claim 1 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are asymmetrical. 
   
   
       12 . The mounting hat of  claim 1 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are asymmetrical. 
   
   
       13 . The mounting hat of  claim 1 , wherein the top of the plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes is bored to accept one of a drive pin, a bolt, and a lug. 
   
   
       14 . The mounting hat of  claim 1 , wherein the upper section includes distributed openings. 
   
   
       15 . The mounting hat of  claim 14 , wherein the plurality of aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes include an extension for coupling to the distributed openings. 
   
   
       16 . The mounting hat of  claim 1 , wherein the upper section includes distributed openings. 
   
   
       17 . The mounting hat of  claim 16 , wherein the plurality of aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes include an extension for coupling to the distributed openings. 
   
   
       18 . A brake rotor comprising:
 a rotor;   a hub having a plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes each having a leading edge, a trailing edge, a top and a bottom coupled to the hub;   a plurality of second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes each having a leading edge, a trailing edge and a top coupled to the hub; and   a plurality of vents formed between adjacent first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes and second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes,   wherein the vents are circumferentially distributed between the hub and the rotor, and air flow is induced to flow through the plurality of vents.   
   
   
       19 . The brake rotor of  claim 18 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are symmetrical. 
   
   
       20 . The brake rotor of  claim 18 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are curved. 
   
   
       21 . The brake rotor of  claim 18 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are curved. 
   
   
       22 . The brake rotor of  claim 18 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are one of stepped up and ramped up towards the top of the plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes. 
   
   
       23 . The brake rotor of  claim 18 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are one of stepped up and ramped up towards the top of the plurality of second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes. 
   
   
       24 . The brake rotor of  claim 18 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are symmetrical. 
   
   
       25 . The brake rotor of  claim 18 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are symmetrical. 
   
   
       26 . The brake rotor of  claim 18 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are asymmetrical. 
   
   
       27 . The brake rotor of  claim 18 , wherein the leading edge and the trailing edge of the plurality of second aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes are asymmetrical. 
   
   
       28 . The brake rotor of  claim 18 , wherein the top of the plurality of first aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes is bored to accept one of a drive pin, a bolt, and a lug. 
   
   
       29 . The mounting hat of  claim 18 , wherein the upper section includes distributed openings. 
   
   
       30 . The mounting hat of  claim 29 , wherein the plurality of aerodynamically shaped standoff vanes include an extension for coupling to the distributed openings.