An integrated pump, cooler, and valve bypass recirculates brake fluid to improve retarder cooling while reducing system space and complexity.
Distributed calliper control keeps wheel braking, parking, and emergency functions available even if the brake amplifier or stability control fails.
Two independent drivetrains in one axle housing enable flexible torque distribution, separate gear paths, and compact electric utility vehicle packaging.
A spring-driven parking-brake rod and hydraulic lock let one brake actuator deliver variable service braking and fail-safe parking hold without pneumatics.
A wedge mechanism moving parallel to the drum axis presses both brake shoes evenly, reducing self-reinforcement and lining wear.
A radial and axial magnet layout directs flux to three coil sides, raising power density and torque while reducing copper losses.
A powered hub, planetary gearing, and damped suspension help move an injured person over uneven ground with less effort and lower vibration.
A wedge lock engages the pulley and chain or belt to stop rotation during maintenance, preventing damage from unsafe locking methods.
Dual motors, shared screw drive, and position sensing keep vehicle actuator motion available after a motor failure in tight mounting space.
Clutch piston position sensors let the controller coordinate motor, gearbox, traction, and braking while helping predict tracked vehicle failures.
Front friction braking compensates when rear regenerative torque drops, helping a saddle-riding vehicle keep stable braking and safety.
A ramp-ball and screw-nut actuator with torque limiting cuts brake axial size, noise, and cost while recovering pad wear.
Bidirectional hydraulic pressure control coordinates wheel brakes and traction motors to recover energy while maintaining fail-safe axle braking.
A servomotor-linked caster mechanism combines pedal and electrical actuation to simplify patient bed maneuvering and reduce control complexity.
Motor current and torque are used to infer brake shoe position when the force sensor fails, preserving drum brake release gap and avoiding drag.
When front wheels hit low-traction roads, rear braking is cut so only the front axle brakes, preventing rear lock and side slip.
A porous annular filter captures brake dust from aircraft disc brakes while preserving cooling airflow and blocking larger debris.
External tool access unlocks the shaft and manually releases an electromechanical brake when vehicle power is unavailable.
An integral brake hub replaces separate disc fasteners, letting the wheel mount with one central nut while preserving torque transfer and reliability.
A spring-linkage mechanism captures braking and suspension energy as stored potential energy, then releases it to assist vehicle propulsion.
Movable wheel sliders and a shape memory alloy actuator vary spoke openings to cut drag while maintaining brake disc cooling.