Patent ID: 6487929
Filing Date: 2002-12-03
Classification: F16D,G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
An arrangement for rotatably supporting an element rotatable about an axis, comprisinga plug-shaped casing having a closed end portion and a peripherally extended flange therein extending away from the end portion and defining an opening in the casing opposite the closed end portion, the flange having a circular external peripheral surface forming a rotational mounting surface defining said axis for the rotatable element, the flange further defining therewithin a guide space communicating with the casing opening and having first and second diametrally mutually oppositely disposed holes through the flange, first and second braking members disposed in the guide space and facing diametrally away from each other, the braking members being removable from the guide space through the opening in the casing and further having braking portions which face diametrally away from each other and extend through respective ones of the first and second diametrally mutually oppositely disposed transverse holes through the flange, and a spring member operatively disposed between the first and second braking members and urging the braking members away from each other.