Idk it might use magnetic brake pads. I have used them in other fields & they are pretty nifty. The ones I used created eddy currents & had not mechanical wear. For my project the mechanical brake had a ~10 year lifespan while the magnetic brake could last ~50 years. Also the mag brake was only 30% more expensive but didn’t need maintenance & would be significantly cheaper if you took the lifespan of the project.
Welcome to the world of mostly solid state systems. Turns out when friction is a solved problem there’s no need for cottage industries like brake pad and rotor production.
Idk it might use magnetic brake pads. I have used them in other fields & they are pretty nifty. The ones I used created eddy currents & had not mechanical wear. For my project the mechanical brake had a ~10 year lifespan while the magnetic brake could last ~50 years. Also the mag brake was only 30% more expensive but didn’t need maintenance & would be significantly cheaper if you took the lifespan of the project.
https://magnetictech.com/hysteresis-brakes/
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Welcome to the world of mostly solid state systems. Turns out when friction is a solved problem there’s no need for cottage industries like brake pad and rotor production.
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