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Braking device

  • US 9,120,644 B2
  • Filed: 05/21/2010
  • Issued: 09/01/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A braking device for an elevator, comprising:

  • a motor capable of generating a counter-electromotive force;

    a braking system having a disengaged and an engaged position, wherein the braking system moves to the disengaged position upon being energized and moves to the engaged position upon being de-energized; and

    first and second switches having an open state, wherein in the open state, the first and second switches electrically couple the motor to the braking system, enabling the counter-electromotive force of the motor to energize the braking system.

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