This utility model relates to the field of friction
brake pad technology and discloses a friction
brake pad suitable for the braking device of a
monorail locomotive, including a friction
brake pad in contact with the track web and a brake seat fixedly connected thereto. The friction
brake pad is made of
beryllium copper alloy or aluminum
bronze, and its surface is treated at high temperature to form an
oxide composite layer.
Rare earth elements are added to refine the grain, resulting in a
friction coefficient fluctuation of less than ±5% under both dry and wet conditions. A 0.5mm wide parallel groove is formed on the braking surface, which, together with the ventilation groove in the brake seat, constitutes a dual heat dissipation
system. A preferred design adopts a modular approach, dividing the
brake pad into four sector-shaped units connected by corrugated
spring steel sheets. Each module is equipped with an independent
hydraulic control mechanism, and the
piston rod end uses a spherical hinge to achieve angle self-
adaptation. This invention solves the problems of large
friction coefficient fluctuation and poor heat dissipation in traditional brake pads, and has advantages such as stable braking performance, extended service life, and convenient maintenance. It is particularly suitable for
monorail systems with frequent braking.