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Elevator disc brake

US5145035A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 15, 1991
Grant dateSep 8, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2127/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elevator disc brake is rigidly attached to a shaft attaching to an elevator sheave. The disc brake includes a rotating disc and a non-rotating plate, the plate being driven towards the disc by a plurality of springs and moved away from the disc an electromagnet. Gaps between the plate and the disc and between the electromagnet and the plate are readily adjustable an adjustable spring seat.

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