Contactless Eddy Braking System

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Contactless Eddy Braking System

Electromagnetic braking systems use electronic and magnetic power to apply wheel brakes. Our system
utilizes the concept of electromagnetism in order to achieve braking without friction. Eddy braking
improves the reliability &life of brakes since they do not wear out over time due to friction. This needs
comparatively very less maintenance and no oiling. Electromagnetic braking is an upcoming
technological replacement for traditional braking systems. The main objective behind the proposed use
of these eddy braking system in automobiles is that it is frictionless. This leads to a very low
maintenance cost due to no friction and no oiling. Also traditional braking systems are prone to slipping
while this one is guaranteed to apply brakes to the vehicle. So without friction or need of lubrication this
technology is a preferred replacement for traditional braking. Also it is quite smaller in size compared to
the traditional braking systems.
To make electromagnetic brakes work, a magnetic flux when passed in a direction perpendicular to the
rotating direction of the wheel, we see eddy current flowing in a direction opposite to the rotation of
the wheel. This creates an opposing force to the wheel rotation and in turn slows down the wheel. Thus
we achieve electromagnetic braking as a better braking system for future automobiles.

Components

Wheel
Electromagnets
Controlling Circuit
Supporting Frame

Advantages

Friction less
Low Maintenance
No Lubrication
No Wearing of Brakes
Very Reliable

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