Patent ID: 8713903
Filing Date: 2014-05-06
Classification: A01D,F16D

Abstract:
1. A brake system for use in stopping rotational movement of a rotating member in a piece of power equipment, the rotating member having an underside, the brake system comprising: a) a brake arm having a first end and a pivoting end; b) a brake pad affixed to the first end, the pivoting end connected to a base affixed to the piece of power equipment and positioned below the underside of the rotating member allowing the brake arm to pivot at the pivoting end, the brake arm coupled with an engaging member and a disengaging member, the engaging member and the disengaging member positioned on the brake arm between the brake pad and the pivoting end, c) wherein the engaging member directing the brake arm upwards towards the underside of the rotating member into a first position, the disengaging member directing the brake arm downwards away from the underside of the rotating member to a second position, wherein the brake arm in the first position causes brake pad to come into contact with the underside of the rotating member stopping the rotation of the rotating member, and the brake arm in the second position does not hinder the rotational motion of the rotating member.