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Emergency Brake for Tracked VehiclesCaliper brake automatically stops tracked vehicle as vehicle nears end of travel. Bar on vehicle, traveling to right, dislodges block between brake pads. Pads then press against bar, slowing vehicle by friction. Emergencybraking system suitable for elevators, amusement rides and machine tools.
Document ID
19860000074
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Green, G. L. (Pan American World Airways, Inc.)
Hooper, S. L. (Pan American World Airways, Inc.)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 10
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
MSC-20513
Accession Number
86B10074
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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