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The general arrangement of a Westinghouse electric brake commonly used in trolleys at the turn of the century. (a) and (a') are the track shoes, (b) and (b') are the brake shoes, (c) is the magnetizing coil that receives current from motors running temporarily as generators, (d) and (d') are springs that the brakes are suspended from, and (e), (k), (h), and (f) are levers that assist with the movement of the brake system.

Electric Brake

The general arrangement of a Westinghouse electric brake commonly used in trolleys at the turn of the…

A device for slowing or stopping motion, as of a vehicle, especially by contact friction.

Brake Mechanism

A device for slowing or stopping motion, as of a vehicle, especially by contact friction.

This vehicle brake is used to slow down a vehicle by converting its kinetic energy into heat. This basic system, used a brake lever, and road wheel brakes. The heat energy is then dissipated into the atmosphere.

Running Gear Vehicular Brake

This vehicle brake is used to slow down a vehicle by converting its kinetic energy into heat. This basic…