Brake with anti-locking and reapplication control and method

摘要

Apparatus for braking a rotating member which has a fluid pressure responsive brake to which pressurized fluid is supplied for braking the rotating member, an anti-locking device interposed between the brake and the source of supply of fluid pressure for cyclically decreasing and increasing the fluid pressure supplied to the brake, and a control interposed between the brake and the fluid pressure source for limiting the rate of rise of fluid pressure supplied to the brake. Limitation of the rate of rise of fluid pressure applied to the brake governs reapplication of braking forces by the brake and thereby aids in optimizing brake performance.