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Lever-type frictional resistance force variable system

US5915676A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 1997
Grant dateJun 29, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 6, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04H9/028
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention provides a lever-type frictional resistance force variable system comprising an arm whose upper end is rotatably supported by an upper beam; a supporting member which is fixed to a lower beam to rotatably support the intermediate portion of the arm; a braking device having frictional resistance plates connected to the lower end side of the arm, frictional pads provided between the frictional resistance plates, a pressing pad, and a screw rod; a turning lever connected to the screw rod; a ball screw threadedly engaging with the turning lever; a servomotor for rotating the ball screw; a displacement sensor for detecting a displacement of a frame; and a control unit for determining a braking force to be generated by the braking device based on the detected value of the displacement sensor and outputting a control signal according to the determined braking force.

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