Patent ID: 6814191
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: B64D,F02K,F16D

Abstract:
A torque activated brake assembly, comprising:a first plate having an exterior side, an interior side, and an opening extending therebetween; at least two grooves formed in the first plate interior side, the grooves each having a cam surface located at a predetermined angle; a second plate having an exterior side, an interior side, and an opening extending therebetween, the second plate interior side positioned opposed to the first plate interior side; at least two grooves formed in the second plate interior side and substantially aligned with at least two of the grooves in the first plate, the grooves in the second plate each having a cam surface located at a predetermined angle; at least two balls, each positioned in the aligned grooves; and a torsion spring having a first end coupled within the first plate opening and a second end coupled within the second plate opening.