Patent · US Expired

Brake assembly for a motor

US5679993A · kind A · utility

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37Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 22, 1995
Grant dateOct 21, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 22, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2121/22
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake assembly is provided for a motor having an endbell and a hub attached to a shaft. A mounting plate is coupled to the endbell and a spacer is adjacent to the hub. A disc is attached to the hub and is disposed adjacent to the spacer opposite from the hub. A caliper is coupled to the mounting plate and is operable to engage the disc absent a signal and to disengage the disc in response to the signal.

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