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Permanent magnet centering system for brake

US9371873B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2011
Grant dateJun 21, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2129/065
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake assembly for an elevator traction machine is disclosed. The brake assembly may include a rotating element, a fixed element mounted in operational association with the rotating element and a positioning device connected to the fixed element. The positioning device may additionally magnetically interface with the rotating element to facilitate centering of the fixed element relative to the rotating element.

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