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Brake device for rotating body

US4162053A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 1977
Grant dateJul 24, 1979
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Expiry dateNov 28, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S416/03
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake device for retarding linear and rotative movement of a load carrying unit after ejection from an in-flight projectile, wherein a container encloses the unit and includes a plurality of slits which divide the container into sections. Each section includes a concave end portion which pivots into a position for retarding movement of the unit responsive to movement of the container through the atmosphere.

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