Axially Engaging Brakes TRIZ Cases

A segmented brake piston seals the spindle and nut assembly from hydraulic fluid without limiting travel or anti-rotation engagement.

Motor shaft angle and current profiles identify brake contact and force behavior, enabling precise sensor-less electromechanical braking.

By nesting the sensor and target inside the brake, this case tracks shaft position without adding encoder length to the motor output shaft.

A centering device aligns the brake caliper and pneumatic brake cylinder while enabling removal without extra wheel-housing space.

An annular extraction chamber with a suction ring, filter insert, and cooling fins captures brake dust while limiting heat damage in drum brakes.

A motor-driven leadscrew, captive nut, and failsafe brake help a pipeline plug hold sealing and position under pressure variation.

A double through-hole caliper flange adds offset fixing points to spread motor loads, reduce vibration fatigue, and improve brake reliability.

A split brake caliper housing isolates the BCU from motor heat and mechanical stress while keeping the electric brake assembly compact.

A unidirectional torque-limited stud separates wear compensation from force gain, simplifying brake structure and improving reliability.

A unidirectional torque limiter separates wear compensation from force gain in an electromechanical brake, reducing interference and structure complexity.

A stopper constrains ball screw retraction and brake pad separation to prevent wear, collision, and sticking while easing brake maintenance.

A combined radial and axial flux eddy current brake raises aircraft wheel braking torque without the weight and bulk of larger magnets.

A tuned raceway radius-to-ball diameter ratio boosts brake force transmission while limiting Hertzian pressure and preserving smooth return.

A ball-and-race torque limiter enables asymmetric piston travel in electromechanical brakes while keeping pad load uniform and wear lower.

A nested sensing ring with bending elements and strain gauges measures brake force inside the caliper, saving space while improving reliability.

Axial insertion joins the electric actuator to the bracket in one motion, improving assembly while restricting rotation and reducing brake size.

A drive gear links two screw-nut brake mechanisms to raise clamp force, spread stress, and save axial space in electromechanical brakes.

An integrated anti-rotation boss and recess layout shortens brake caliper axial length while preserving sealing and simpler machining.

Hydraulic piston preloading followed by mechanical locking keeps parking brake force without electrical power or continuous hydraulic assistance.

A shared support shaft keeps dual output members coaxial in a disc brake motor gear unit, improving gear meshing, assembly, and reliability.

A self-locking secondary motor and gear path releases residual brake clamping after EMB motor or control failure, preventing wheel drag.

A dual-mode braking system lets auto-belay climbers pause mid-route or descend automatically by switching descent rate under load.

A rotating screw and translating nut with two pistons simplify disc brake packaging and spread pad thrust to reduce tightening faults.

A thin removable shield blocks foreign bodies from brake rotor ventilation openings while preserving cooling airflow, reducing noise and maintenance.

Pad thickness loss is calculated from electric brake piston travel, enabling continuous wear alerts without invasive sensors or brake disc contact.

By embedding strain gauges on a deformable sensing ring inside the caliper, brake force is measured accurately without a separate bulky sensor.

Piston position and motor current are combined to find pad-disc contact, improving clamping force estimation without force sensors.

Sensors track brake pad position or pressure, and a drive unit resets clearance to offset wear, friction, and temperature drift.

An electric actuator varies pad-to-disc gap from vehicle dynamics to cut residual torque and wear while keeping braking response fast.

Force and pulse-count feedback define brake home position, keeping idle distance predictable as friction members wear.

An elastically deformable intermediate brake disc region increases peripheral friction contact to boost braking force and shorten braking time.

Axial reaction force sensing with strain gauges measures EMB braking torque accurately outside the hot caliper, cutting sensor cost and control error.

Dual aluminum-alloy disc brakes improve EV motor braking on long downhill runs and in rain while helping dissipate friction heat.

Adjustable eccentricity in the guide pin lowers caliper sliding force, reducing brake drag and wear in air disc brakes.

A bonded nano-ceramic tape coating cuts wear on C/C brake stack surfaces, extending brake life in multi-disk aircraft brakes.

Two current check points and pressing-unit position sensing improve EMB home position calculation without added load sensor complexity.

A thin ceramic oxide film bonded to C/C brake wear surfaces cuts brake stack wear and extends aircraft brake life in furnace-run processing.

Spindle angle differences during brake apply and release reveal pad wear in real time, enabling timely driver alerts and stable braking.

A transfer mechanism drives caliper and pad motion together to balance disc contact, cut drag torque, and reduce uneven brake wear.

An actuated transfer mechanism moves the caliper opposite the first pad to maintain balanced clearance, cut drag torque, and reduce uneven wear.

Dedicated bleed ports and fluid paths simplify air removal in the caliper while adjustable master cylinder settings tune brake lever position and feel.

A modular overrun brake with cross-acting calipers and a clamp-on swing arm adds effective trailer braking without drilling or welding.

A strut-and-notch lock holds brake clamp force without motor torque, simplifying secure parking brake engagement and release.

Back-EMF monitoring lets the controller detect parking brake motor lock without a current sensor, cutting cost and supporting smaller designs.

Web-like frame continuations route axial force and torque into the brake calliper, reducing housing load while keeping the assembly lightweight.

A low-friction interface sensor separates tightening loads from braking forces, enabling more accurate brake torque measurement.

A gear-footer stopper locks rotation at a set release position to prevent brake sticking and give the controller a stable motor reference.

A corrugated retainer stiffens segmented wheel heat shields, limiting thermal deflection and preventing contact with the wheel tube well.

Segmented oil channels and nested piston structures stabilize hydraulic-mechanical actuation in an integrated brake caliper for stronger braking.

By mounting the caliper to the stator end surface and placing the brake in the motor hollow space, this wheel drive layout cuts axial length.

Integrated caliper projections and pad recesses remove the brake carrier, reducing disc brake weight, cost, and installation space.

PTFE-coated bushings and axial retention cut guide pin friction in floating disc brake calipers while improving sliding and wear resistance.

Axially parallel lever-foot pockets lock bearing shells in place, preventing dropout after pressing and cutting brake assembly scrap.

A bridged brake disc insert replaces rivets to spread braking loads, limit tangential movement, and reduce disc wear and fatigue.

Reinforcement ribs in the brake disc mounting hub spread braking loads from bolt openings to the flange, cutting wear and vibration.

A multi-rod linkage drives symmetrical swing arms and fixing pistons to balance disc braking force, reducing noise and brake shoe damage.

A segmented heat shield retainer uses a torque bar and radial extension to stop radial deflection and protect aircraft wheels from brake heat.

A segmented, pivoting brake dust filter housing simplifies disc brake retrofitting and servicing while reducing jamming risk and improving filtration.

A U-shaped pad support spring with a tongue piece and slit stabilizes brake pad support, suppresses floating, and lowers sliding resistance.

A spring-controlled brake stack warms selected carbon disks at low brake force, reducing cold wear and preserving disk life.

A shifted central cylinder layout balances piston pressing positions to prevent outer pad wear and improve braking noise and stability.

A phase-change heatsink absorbs emergency braking heat in rotor brakes, limiting caliper temperature and reducing bulk that can raise fluid ignition risk.

A non-friction coated drive face replaces thrust bearings in an electromechanical brake caliper, cutting parts, friction, and cost.

Press-fit ring members and a separate mounting section simplify disc brake rotor manufacturing while supporting multiple sizes and materials.

Aligned communication and connection holes with slanted recesses improve brake caliper air bleeding and simplify machining.

Degressive ramp curves let a pneumatic disc brake cut air demand and cylinder size while maintaining stable self-reinforcement and safe release.

A nested inner and outer cover shields bicycle disc brakes from transport damage and maintenance contamination while allowing wheel rotation.

An electromagnetic brake replaces clutch and detents in a vehicle power door module, enabling stable holding, automated motion, and manual override.

A recessed brake pad upper edge creates hold-down clearance, reducing wheel interference and grinding risk in disc brakes.

A friction clutch and one-way clutch simplify disc brake wear adjustment to control pad-to-rotor air gap and reduce pad drag.

An angled pin and recessed operating shaft create room for a manual adjuster while maintaining durable force transfer in an air disc brake.

Variable brake displacement and sensor-driven control stop high-lift surfaces faster during failures while reducing wear, weight, and cost.

A wrap spring engages a stop and expands during reverse spindle rotation, cutting disc brake de-adjustment torque for easier service.

An inclined cam-like urging surface converts rotation into opposing push-member motion, simplifying brake caliper assembly and hand-brake actuation.

Tenon-mortise wear liner segments maintain torque transfer without rivets while cutting material waste, warping, and replacement effort.

Mechanical fastening replaces heat-sensitive bonding so the caliper cover stays attached under braking heat, vibration, and impact.

A detachable retainer lets the brake pad wear detection unit stay secure yet release quickly, simplifying caliper removal and maintenance.

A segmented brake carrier bearing assembly locks to the axle and prevents transverse shift, cutting assembly effort and external support needs.

Raised islands and airflow channels improve brake disk cooling, reduce uneven wear and brake fade, and add corrosion-resistant appearance.

Preformed core channels eliminate long drilling in disc brake calipers, improving oil pressure uniformity, braking stability, and productivity.

Non-circular guide pin and bore profiles create a protected void for wear sensing, reducing added parts and contamination risk.

Motor current, voltage, and speed changes reveal brake actuator end position, stopping torque before over-stroking damages components.

An electric motor positions an eccentric to modulate spring brake force quickly and accurately, avoiding complex pneumatic or hydraulic control.

Dual-side caliper and support brackets stiffen the knuckle connection to reduce flexing, uneven brake forces, and pad wear.

A bicycle disk brake caliper integrates a cooling member and check valves to route hydraulic fluid through a heat transfer space.

Pivotable support appendages on an omega-shaped brake pad ensure uniform friction wear and reduce vibrations.

A hydraulic disc brake caliper routes fluid through a continuous non-branched path between inlet and outlet.