Fluid levitated caster integrating brake or brake with guide wheel combination
US6318488A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60V1/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly (72) including a brake (70), or a brake with guide wheel (69) combination centrally integrated within a levitating fluid caster. Assembly (72) levitates heavy loads upon a near frictionless pressurized fluid, and also controls stopping or guiding movement of loads.
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