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US 2022/0112927 A1Published application
Brake system and method
AssigneeMcIntosh Brake Systems, LLC
InventorPeter R. McIntosh
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Abstract
A brake adapter, kit, and method of using therein for attaching a brake to an elevator system. The adapter configured to apply a contact the main machine shaft while integrally applying bearing retention pressure, and transmitting force between a brake and the machine shaft. The adapter replaces the traditional bearing retention cap and is capable of improved installation over previous supplemental brake systems.
Claims20
A supplemental elevator brake system comprising:
- an adapter configured to attach a brake to a machine shaft;
- wherein the adapter is configured to connect to the machine shaft;
- wherein the adapter is configured to apply a bearing retention force directly onto a bearing to retain the bearing in an axial direction;
- and
- wherein the adapter is further configured to connect to the brake.
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A method of adding a supplemental brake to an elevator machine shaft comprising:
- attaching an adapter to the elevator machine shaft;
- applying bearing retention pressure from the adapter directly onto a bearing;
- and
- attaching a brake to the adapter.
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An elevator machine comprising:
- a motor;
- a sheave;
- a main machine shaft;
- a bearing;
- a brake;
- an adapter configured to attach to the main machine shaft on a first end, connect to the brake on a second end, and apply bearing retention pressure directly onto the bearing.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.