Mechanism brakes rotation with minimal shock. Balls rising on spiral ramp generate large axial force on brake friction plates, thereby generating large braking torque. Counter triggers rise of ball. Brake used to automatically stop control mechanisms on aircraft and ships. Serves as spindle brake on machine tool. On robot, prevents overtravel of arm or holds it in fixed position.


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    Title :

    Gradually Acting Shaft Stop


    Contributors:
    Lang, D. J. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1985-10-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English


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