Patent · US Expired

Backlashless phototypesetter carriage brake

US4160586A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 27, 1977
Grant dateJul 10, 1979
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Expiry dateDec 27, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41B21/16
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake mounted upon a moveable phototypesetter lens carriage is in continuous braking contact with a stationary flat elongated way member positioned along the path of motion of the carriage. A central portion of a brake shoe member is rigidly affixed to the moveable carriage and has first and second flexible arm members spring biased against the way member, and the entire brake shoe member consists of a single homogeneous mass of material.

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