Permanent magnet centering system for brake
US9371873B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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