Bicycle brakes can clamp on the edges of the wheel treads for a parking brake too.
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Solenoid Actuator for Parking Brake?
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Re: Solenoid Actuator for Parking Brake?
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Re: Solenoid Actuator for Parking Brake?
They also make a bicycle disk brake.
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Re: Solenoid Actuator for Parking Brake?
Brakes need very little travel, therefore leverage can be used effectively to multiply the force.
In addition a solenoid pull force gets progressively stronger as the gap closes, a fact that matches the low force requirements during the brake free play getting progressively higher at the break tighten. I believe a solenoid no larger than a wine bottle cork will do.
In addition a solenoid pull force gets progressively stronger as the gap closes, a fact that matches the low force requirements during the brake free play getting progressively higher at the break tighten. I believe a solenoid no larger than a wine bottle cork will do.
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in Austin TX