Patent ID: 6315088
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A brake, comprising:a magnet shell disposed about a first axis, said magnet shell including a radially outwardly extending pole;an armature disposed radially outwardly of said pole;a pivot pin connecting a first axial end of said armature to said magnet shell, said pivot pin extending along a second axis perpendicular to said first axis and said first axial end of said armature pivotable about said second axis;a first engagement element coupled to said armature proximate a second axial end of said armature;a spring disposed about said pole, said spring biasing said armature radially outwardly to urge said first engagement element towards a second engagement element;a coil disposed about said pole; andmeans for selectively energizing said coil to urge said armature radially inwardly and said first engagement element away from said second engagement element.