Comparative analysis of braking devices

Abstract

Methods and results of the comparative analysis of braking devices are presented intended for the short-time dissipation of the large amounts of kinetic energy and provision of highly accurate braking laws with their multiple repetition are presented in the paper. It is shown that in order to create braking devices capable to provide the set of quality parameters it is necessary to use hydraulic drives. The application of proportional or digital hydraulic equipment control will make it possible to ensure the required accuracy in braking laws realization as well as dissipation of the necessary amounts of energy. The extended load range, improved efficiency and reliability of the hydraulic braking devices are enabled by the application of combined braking devices including frictional, rubber and spring-loaded elements.