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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2012
The United States of America As Represented BY the Secretary of the Army, Washington, DC (US);
James E. Sadeck, East Freetown, MA (US);
Dale Tabor, Warren, MA (US);
The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Army, Washington, DC (US);
Abstract
Linear brake systems are provided. For example, in one embodiment, a baseplate having a linear brake housing mounted thereto is provided. A linear brake is partially disposed within the brake housing. The linear brake includes a braided cable; a collar attached to the proximal end of the braided cable; a member attached to the distal end of the braided cable; a rope having a portion that passes into a bore in the collar, through a tunnel formed by the braided cable and the collar, and exits the braided cable by passing between cable strands; and an interface mounted to the baseplate to extend the braided cable constrict the braided cable upon the rope. The collar secures the proximal of the braided cable to the brake housing and the member secures the distal end of the braided cable to the interface.