Contactless Eddy Braking System

ABSTRACT:-
An eddy current brake, also known as an induction brake, electric
brakes or electric retarder, is a device used to slow or stop a
moving object by dissipating its kinetic energy as heat. However,
unlike friction brakes, in which the drag force that stops the
moving object is provided by friction between two surfaces
pressed together, the drag force in an eddy current brake is an
electromagnetic force between a magnet and a nearby
conductive object in relative motion, due to eddy currents
induced in the conductor through electromagnetic induction.

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:-
● Metal Wheel
● Electromagnet
● Shaft
● DC Motor
● Circular Strips
● Chain
● Sprockets
● Bearing
● Housing
● Supporting Frame
● Screws & Bolts

ADVANTAGES:-
● Friction less
● Low Maintenance
● No Lubrication
● No Wearing of Brakes
● Very Reliable

CONCLUSION AND FUTURE WORK:-

The purpose of the study was to perform a comparative study of
theoretical and practical braking time and establish a practical air
gap limit beyond which the electromagnetic brakes loses their
effectiveness. From theoretical calculations and experimented
braking time values, a maximum reduction in braking time
23.97% is found and max air gap limit of 3 mm is obtained beyond
with electromagnetic brakes are found to be ineffective. Further,
a magnet of higher magnetic flux density can be used to
minimize the braking time. Also, magnets can be positioned at
different locations around the disc in radial arrangement to get
better braking torque distribution.
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