Brake with field responsive material
US8397883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D57/002
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A controllable brake includes a housing and a rotor supported on a shaft. The rotor is housed within a chamber containing a field controllable material which is acted upon by a magnetic field generator to impede movement of the rotor. The shaft is supported by bearings. The controllable brake housing defines a second housing chamber adapted to enclose means for monitoring and/or controlling the brake and in this way, an integrated, compact controllable brake is provided.
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