Patent · US Expired

Bridge brake system

US4344200A · kind A · utility

9Cited by
7References
3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 25, 1980
Grant dateAug 17, 1982
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64F1/305
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake system for an aircraft passenger loading bridge monitors the operation of a drive system which raises and lowers the bridge. In the event of a malfunction of the drive system, the brake system interrupts power to the drive system and actuates a brake to prevent further operation of the drive system.

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