CENTRIFUGAL BRAKE FOR OVERSPEED PROTECTION

A centrifugally triggered brake mechanism is used to halt a rotating assembly. The brake mechanism includes a braking surface, a brake shoe, and a rotating centrifugal trigger. Upon attaining a selected rotational speed the trigger releases the brake pad to engage the drum. The mechanism may be usef...

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Hauptverfasser: KAUFMAN JOSHUA DANIEL, RICHTMAN KEITH THOMAS, POLITO BENJAMIN FRANCIS
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A centrifugally triggered brake mechanism is used to halt a rotating assembly. The brake mechanism includes a braking surface, a brake shoe, and a rotating centrifugal trigger. Upon attaining a selected rotational speed the trigger releases the brake pad to engage the drum. The mechanism may be useful for instance in providing backup overspeed protection for wind turbines.