Linear motor brake
US8602177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2125/64
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanical brake for arresting movement of the armature of a linear electric motor in the absence of electrical power comprising a pivotably mounted plate (17) having an aperture (19) for receiving a member (10) attached to the armature of the motor, and an electrically operated holding device (23) contacting a free end (21) of the plate and arranged to hold the plate in a condition to permit movement of the member while electrical power is present and to permit the plate to pivot around its second end (20) to a jamming position in the absence of electrical power.
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