COMBINATION CLUTCH-BRAKE Russian patent published in 2012 - IPC F16D67/04 

FIELD: machine building.

SUBSTANCE: brake-clutch comprises thrust block with brake and clutch thrust discs, piston, brake and clutch pressure discs, brake springs and mechanism of clearance control in friction pairs. Thrust block is made up of rotary machine impeller with its front disc and annular branch pipe making clutch thrust disc while its rear disc and hub make brake thrust disc. Said thrust disc is furnished with radial vent holes. Clutch and brake pressure discs are made up of three misaligned concentric pressure, bearing and thrust rings. Clutch-brake incorporates automatic clutch interlocking mechanism and multifunctional mechanism for clutch and brake interlocking.

EFFECT: higher reliability, longer life, fast operation.

6 cl, 1 dwg