Braking Element Arrangements TRIZ Cases

A compact anti-skid device deploys traction chains via a reversible electric motor and worm gear mechanism.

A movable blocking member retracts to minimize airflow interaction and extends to optimize downforce via an actuator system.

Pre-filling the retarder fluid torus eliminates slow filling delays during clutch engagement, reducing synchronisation device wear and fuel consumption.

Compensating unintended frictional braking changes through real-time motor torque control to prevent brake fade and pedal push.

Segmented braking shell uses a special tool to release the skid plate, eliminating full caster removal and reducing maintenance time.

Ratchet mechanism engages pawl with camwheel to prevent input shaft rotation, resolving torque transfer efficiency versus device complexity trade-offs.

Comparing sensor data to references identifies control surface discrepancies, reducing maintenance time and operational disruptions.

Cooperating magnet arrays on the rotor and support member create a passive magnetic bearing that cancels axial loads, eliminating mechanical contact wear.

Segmenting the power supply into body and vehicle wheel sources reduces voltage drop in thick lines while maintaining initial braking responsiveness.

Resurfaced aircraft brake discs combine with complementary portions to restore thickness for multiple service cycles.

Active grill shutters transition between open and closed positions based on braking mode to manage aerodynamic drag.

Staged pitch pyrolysis controls optical texture growth to increase carbon-carbon composite density, avoiding slow chemical vapor infiltration processes.

An automated scissor line brake secures a cable trolley on high voltage lines, preventing uncontrolled movements during stationary periods.

A self-contained air turbine generates electricity from airflow to eliminate wiring costs and manual battery charging labor.

A brake system integrates hydraulic and electric mechanisms to maintain consistent pedal feel during regenerative braking transitions.

A torque limiting transmission uses dual coupling assemblies to manage force thresholds between input and output shafts.

Removing graphite flakes before applying a ferritic nitrocarburized coating prevents corrosion initiation sites and maintains high friction coefficients.

An axial brake plate moves toward a wheel hub to generate frictional engagement, resolving theft prevention needs without adding external mechanical complexity.

A parking lock method determines actuator position by measuring motor current and energy consumption during spindle movement.