Brake

About: Brake is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 99086 publications have been published within this topic receiving 473162 citations.

Center-pull type caliper brake for a bicycle

Abstract: A center-pull type caliper brake for a bicycle having a pair of brake arms. One of the brake arms directly secures therewith a terminal of a control wire and the other pivotally supports a retainer having a grip which retains the control wire.

Brake lever device

Abstract: A brake lever device that permits selective and interchangeable introduction of a Bowden cable to a brake lever via either of the top and base of a hollow housing of the device. To this end, the brake lever of the device is provided with first and second connectors to which an inner wire of the Bowden cable is connected to the brake lever, a first opening is provided at the base of the hollow housing and a second opening provided at the top of the hollow housing, a first retainer, which retains an outer sheath of the Bowden cable while permitting passage of the inner wire, is situated between the first opening of the housing and the first conductor of the brake lever, while a second such retainer is situated between the second opening of the housing and the second connector of the brake lever. Additionally, a covering is provided for covering the second opening when the Bowden cable is introduced via the first opening, but which may be removed for enabling use of the second opening.

Drivers' Brake Reaction Times:

Abstract: The object of this investigation was to determine the distribution of brake reaction times which can be expected from drivers who have to brake suddenly and completely unexpectedly in traffic situations. The experiments were carried out as follows:1.Brake reaction time was measured on a large group of drivers (321), in an anticipated situation on the road (Brake reaction time 1).2.A small group of drivers (5) was repeatedly tested in the same way (Brake reaction time 2).3.The same small group was repeatedly tested in a surprise situation (Brake reaction time 3).4.The ratio of brake reaction time 3 to brake reaction time 2 was used as a correction factor and applied to brake reaction time 1.The corrected median of the resulting distribution was 0.9 sec.; 25% of the group was estimated to have a brake reaction time longer than 1.2 sec.

Brake design and safety

Abstract: The objectives of this third edition of an SAE classic title are to provide readers with the basic theoretical fundamentals and analytical tools necessary to design braking systems for passenger vehicles and trucks that comply with safety standards, minimize consumer complaints, and perform safely and efficiently before and while electronic brake controls become active. This book, written for students, engineers, forensic experts, and brake technicians, provides readers with theoretical knowledge of braking physics, and offers numerous illustrations and equations that make the information easy to understand and apply. New to this edition are expanded chapters on: • Thermal analysis of automotive brakes • Analysis of hydraulic brake systems • Single vehicle braking dynamics

Brake release mechanism and medical manipulator provided with same

Abstract: This medical manipulator (10) is provided with a brake release mechanism (136). The brake release mechanism (136) is provided with a release button (202) which is provided on a tilt wheel (26), and a lever mechanism (204) which has at least one portion arranged on the inside of the tilt wheel (26) and which is pressed when the release button (202) moves inwards. By the action of the lever mechanism (204) when the release button (202) is operated, braking by a brake mechanism (134) is released.