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Brake

US9915307B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2012
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2125/582
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake for machine and method of using the brake is disclosed. The brake may comprise first and second brake linings configured to be frictionally engageable with a rail, a first biasing member configured to urge the first brake lining to engage the rail, and a first actuator configured to move the first brake lining (38) to disengage the rail when the first actuator is energized. The brake may be configured to be mounted on a machine, floor or the like.

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