Axially Engaging Brakes TRIZ Cases

A wheel brake uses a threaded element and spring-loaded coupling to adjust pad position.

A disc brake caliper with tilting plates simplifies the structure by removing translational floating mechanisms.

A bicycle disc brake uses a spring biased lever to pivot and press brake pads against the rotating disc.

Separable brake element spacers maintain even temperature distribution across the stack, reducing peak temperatures and extending service life.

A brake carrier mounting arrangement uses a wedge element to translate vertical clamping forces into lateral loading between the torque plate and caliper frame.

A friction brake uses a perpendicular actuator to drive caliper levers via wedge surfaces.

A brake caliper seals fluid in a cylinder body and uses an actuator to change internal volume for direct pressure control.

Piezoceramic sensors embedded between brake pads and support elements detect mechanical stresses and temperatures in real time.

Segmented cooling ducts direct airflow to friction and thrust pad surfaces, preventing overheating during intense braking.

Planetary gear engages conical eccentric shafts to lock output shaft during drive failure, ensuring safety without added complexity.

Sensing device monitors lever operation to drive an actuator that repositions brake pads, compensating for wear-induced clearance increases.

A wear adjustor uses a tangential blocking element to constrain adjusting spindle rotation during manual reset operations.

A supplemental brake engages a braking surface on an existing elevator machine sheave to provide reliable stopping force.

Segmenting the brake pad carrier allows force transducers to measure low-range grinding torques below 5 Nm without interference from hold-down spring preload.

Radial caliper fingers obscure the support bracket, preventing debris ingress and improving aesthetic appearance.

Segmented push rods allow technicians to swap bent intermediate sections without removing the entire actuator housing, reducing repair time and inventory costs.

Axial movement of the spring housing relative to a fixed rotor disc eliminates splined coupling wear and enhances brake durability.

Axial converter housing attached to the stator eliminates AC cable routing and improves electromagnetic compatibility.

Sliding pads and ball joints in the fixing means compensate for drive shaft misalignments.

Alternating friction and abrasive layers in a brake pad clean rotors, preventing uneven wear and maintaining braking efficiency.

Aligning braking forces through the shear centre eliminates chassis frame loads, enabling lighter open-section carriers.

A protective panel covers the spring arrangement within a brake caliper housing to shield internal components from road debris.

Integrated pneumatic conduit and junction ring aspirate brake pad particles, resolving pollution from unconfined release.

An asymmetric bullet nose radius on a disc brake guide pin eliminates sharp edges and burrs that inhibit smooth sliding through caliper apertures.

Electronic brake control system applies emergency maximum clamping force via overdriven actuators to reduce aircraft stopping distance.

A vacuum reservoir reduces hydraulic line pressure to retract brake pads, eliminating residual drag and improving fuel efficiency.

Segmenting fiber lengths resolves the contradiction between high mechanical strength and poor moldability in brake pad back plates.

Separate resetting elements on each pad carrier eliminate residual grinding torques and prevent wear in sliding caliper disc brakes.

Segmented sliding bush minimizes breakaway torque by reducing static friction while maintaining guidance stability.

A rotational coupling device uses a spring to counteract gravity in vertical orientations.

A pad retracting device uses an elastic mechanism to move brake pads away from the disc.

An adjustable lever on the armature disk sets the reference point for a stationary microswitch, eliminating complex housing-side alignment checks.

Ground reaction wheel transfers braking force to the ground, eliminating landing gear reinforcement bolts and reducing weight.

A parking brake system monitors hydraulic pressure loss gradients to determine clamping force status and adjust brake application.

Shoulder surfaces on the brake carrier reduce machining effort and prevent corrosion by eliminating large smooth contact areas against the axle assembly.

A spacer-mounted seal prevents dust accumulation at the armature and electromagnet interface, maintaining electromagnetic circuit strength.

Offset resilient contact surfaces support a vehicle brake disc cover from opposite sides, preventing flapping under dynamic forces.

Bent laminar spring exerts tangential force to prevent pad knocking against caliper walls during vehicle direction changes.

Stacked annular drum segments with radial apertures dissipate heat passively, eliminating bulky external cooling systems.

An offset groove in a guide pin holds a resilient member that biases the pin against a bore wall, resolving imprecise alignment in disc brake assemblies.

A disc brake pad retaining clip integrates a slidable pin element to form a detachable connection between the bracket and the rear brake pad.

An industrial truck parking brake uses an electromagnet and ferromagnetic armature disk to generate actuating force.

A disc brake caliper mounting flange features a tapered fastener bore that allows angled actuator attachment.

Segmented spacer with reduced body width fits tapered apertures to prevent wheel contact and installation damage.

A hoisting winch safety system uses a pre-loaded brake caliper to clamp a rotatable disc, enabling immediate load stopping.

Bracket design eliminates support rods to save installation space in compact railway vehicles.

A mechanical wear compensating unit maintains pad-disk distance through spring-loaded plunger movement, eliminating expensive displacement sensors.

Shortened reaction-side support horns reduce bending moments, while wider brake pads dissipate heat to resolve weight and thermal constraints.

Pre-stressing cast iron brake calipers with controlled loads to induce plastic deformation and residual compressive stresses.