Method for optimizing stub axle-brake caliper combination for e.g. disk brake used for reducing or limiting speed of train, involves adapting spatial configuration of combination such that maximum deflection is reduced over frequency range

摘要

The method involves determining a force application point on a contact surface of a brake lining of a brake caliper. A structure response (20) of a stub axle-brake caliper combination to excitation of the combination at the point is computed based on a spatial configuration of the combination. A maximum deflection (22) of the combination is derived from the response over a frequency range (21) based on the spatial configuration. The spatial configuration is adapted such that the maximum deflection is reduced over the frequency range.