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Brake mechanism, joint actuator, and robot

US11892042B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2022
Grant dateFeb 6, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2121/20
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a brake mechanism, a joint actuator and a robot. The brake mechanism includes a friction member configured to be fixed to a rotor of the motor, a brake member abutting against one side of the friction member, a pushing member abutting against the other side of the friction member and configured to provide an adjustable pushing force to the brake member, a locking mechanism configured to prevent the brake member from rotating according to a brake command.

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