Brake system and apparatus
US10215243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2127/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A braking system includes a brake pad that is coupled to a slider assembly that moves linearly within a guide. The slider assembly and guide are coupled to a first brake. A second brake actuator is coupled to the slider assembly, the guide and a second brake. When the first brake is actuated, the slider assembly is pressed against a rotating braking surface and the friction of the brake pad against the rotating braking surface can cause the slider assembly to move within the guide which actuates the second brake actuator. The second brake actuator then actuates the second brake. When the first brake is released, the slider assembly is removed from the rotating braking surface and the second brake actuator is released which releases the second brake.
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