Brake, Electro-magnetic

A brake to stop a wheel from rotating. It comprises a shoe, or sometimes a ring, which by electro-magnetic attraction is drawn against the rotating wheel, thus preventing it from turning, or tending to bring it to rest. (See Electro-magnet, Annular.) IMG:8956969607833025625_087F66.jpg: Fig. 66. ELECTRIC BRAKE. 87  STANDARD ELECTRICAL DICTIONARY.