Hoist brake
US11780715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hoist brake system is disclosed. The brake system incorporates an electro-mechanical device that acts as a fail-safe stopping mechanism for a hoist and has a default engaged. This allows the brake system to quickly and safely stop a device when power is lost, an emergency signal is provided or any other fault condition and be completely self-contained within the hoist itself.
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