| 20110001102 | BAND BRAKE - A band brake for rotating machinery and equipment, in particular, a band brake for hoists, winches, and similar load lifting equipment. The band brake includes a resilient flexible band disposed about a rotatable drum, a tension bar pivotally coupled to a frame, a positioner attached to the frame and coupled with the tension bar to move the band brake between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The positioner includes a linear actuator, an articulated link assembly, and a magnetic retention assembly. | 01-06-2011 |