OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000316

Release operation of a sliding caliper and a brake system therefor

Published: 2026-09-15T19:02:44.304284Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000316
Categories: Industrial Motion & Power Transmission > Rotary Motion

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ABSTRACT

A brake system and a method of performing a release operation with the brake
system. The brake system comprises a sliding caliper body and a fixed caliper
body. The fixed caliper body has a stop formed therein and accommodates a
spindle nut that mates with the stop in a release operation. The brake system
comprises a spindle that drives the spindle nut in a second direction during
the release operation. Continued translation of the spindle after mating of
the spindle nut with the stop drives the sliding caliper body in a first
direction opposing the second direction.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000316
Published 2026-09-15T19:02:44.304284Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000316