The engineer's sketch-book of mechanical movements, devices, appliances, contrivances and details employed in the design and construction of machinery for every purpose; (1902)
Barber, Thomas Walter. [from old catalog] · New York, Spon & Chamberlain · leaf 21
, &c.) 44. Spring brake, acting on a sm ill grooved pulley ; for light purposes. 45. Rope brake or grip, with toggle motion, and screw for relieving. 46. Rope brake: grips by the angular distance between the jaw centres becoming lehs a£ the lever end falls. 47. Rope brake ; with cam lever… … 16 THE ENGINEERS SKETCH-BOOK. 50, 51, & 52. Three forms of car brakes. See also the common skid or cart brake. 63. Combined strap and lever brake. (Fieldens.) 54. Shaft grip, or brake. 55. Centrifugal brake, or clutch. The weight segments are driven into contact with the ring by centrifugal…
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