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Title:
UNIVERSAL BRAKE ASSEMBLY
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2008066717
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
A system comprising a cable (12) held in suspension and a trolley (10) traveling along the cable (12). The trolley (10) may include a brake pad (88) positioned to contact the cable (12). The brake pad (88) may include a plurality of segments (89) contacting the cable (12). A first such segment (89) may be formed from a first material. A second such segment (89) may be formed from a second material, distinct from the first material. The sequence, composition, gaps, and the like of the plurality of segments (89) may be selected to provide a desired resistance to wear, frictional coefficient, all-weather braking, and the like.

Inventors:
CYLVICK ERIC S (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2007/024093
Publication Date:
October 02, 2008
Filing Date:
November 15, 2007
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Assignee:
CYLVICK ERIC S (US)
International Classes:
F16D65/06; F16D69/02
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