---
title: "Brake/Locking Mechanism"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-15 kN holding force, -40°C to 120°C ambient temperature, 0-100% relative humidity (non-condensing)"
    unit: "N·m"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 450
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Stress concentration at pawl-tooth interface exceeding yield strength of AISI 4140 steel (415 MPa), thermal expansion mismatch between steel components (α=11.5×10⁻⁶/°C) and aluminum housing (α=23.6×10⁻⁶/°C) causing binding, adhesive wear at sliding surfaces exceeding Archard wear coefficient K=5×10⁻⁶"
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  - node_1:
      trigger: "Cyclic loading at 85% of yield strength causing fatigue crack initiation at stress concentration factor Kt=3.2"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Shot peening surface treatment to induce compressive residual stress of -600 MPa, redesign with fillet radius R=2.5mm to reduce Kt to 1.8"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Contaminant ingress (ISO 4406 18/16/13 particle count) causing three-body abrasive wear with hardness ratio H_abrasive/H_surface=1.2"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "IP67-rated sealing with double-lip seals, magnetic particle filtration system with 10μm absolute rating, surface hardening to 60 HRC via nitriding"
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  brake-discrotor:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:BRAKE_DISCROTOR"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
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    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:BRAKE_CALIPERPADS"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  locking-pin:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:LOCKING_PIN"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  actuator:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:ACTUATOR"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 12100:2010 - SAFETY OF MACHINERY"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN EN 12622:2009 - SAFETY OF MACHINE TOOLS - HYDRAULIC PRESS BRAKES"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Brake/Locking Mechanism

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical or electromechanical device that stops or holds an indexing mechanism in a fixed position.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-15 kN holding force, -40°C to 120°C ambient temperature, 0-100% relative humidity (non-condensing)**. Failure boundary: **Shear stress exceeding 450 MPa in locking pawl material, holding force degradation below 0.3 kN, temperature exceeding 180°C causing lubricant breakdown**, Mechanism: **Stress concentration at pawl-tooth interface exceeding yield strength of AISI 4140 steel (415 MPa), thermal expansion mismatch between steel components (α=11.5×10⁻⁶/°C) and aluminum housing (α=23.6×10⁻⁶/°C) causing binding, adhesive wear at sliding surfaces exceeding Archard wear coefficient K=5×10⁻⁶**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **L10 Bearing Life & Fatigue Model**:

> **Primary Equation**: $L_{10} = (\frac{C}{P})^p$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Predicts mechanical lifecycle before component fatigue.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| C | Dynamic Load Rating | Engineering Constant |
| P | Equivalent Dynamic Load | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Cyclic loading at 85% of yield strength causing fatigue crack initiation at stress concentration factor Kt=3.2 | 8 | Progressive crack propagation through locking pawl leading to sudden shear failure during engagement | Shot peening surface treatment to induce compressive residual stress of -600 MPa, redesign with fillet radius R=2.5mm to reduce Kt to 1.8 |
| Contaminant ingress (ISO 4406 18/16/13 particle count) causing three-body abrasive wear with hardness ratio H_abrasive/H_surface=1.2 | 8 | Geometric wear of engagement teeth exceeding 0.5mm clearance, resulting in positional accuracy loss exceeding ±0.25° | IP67-rated sealing with double-lip seals, magnetic particle filtration system with 10μm absolute rating, surface hardening to 60 HRC via nitriding |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | N·m | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Brake Caliper/Pads](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/motor-vehicle-manufacturing/product/brake-caliperpads.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Actuator](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/actuator.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Hydraulic Power Unit**, **Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)**, **Position Sensor System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Rotary Indexing Tables, Automated Assembly Lines, Packaging Machinery  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are best for high-temperature brake applications in machinery?
**A**: For high-temperature applications, sintered or ceramic friction materials paired with steel or cast iron rotors provide optimal heat resistance and durability in industrial settings.

### Q: How do I choose between mechanical and electromechanical locking mechanisms?
**A**: Mechanical mechanisms offer simplicity and reliability for manual operations, while electromechanical actuators provide automated control and integration with PLC systems for precision indexing applications.

### Q: What maintenance is required for industrial brake/locking systems?
**A**: Regular inspection of brake pads/discs for wear, lubrication of moving parts, and checking actuator alignment ensures consistent performance and prevents unexpected downtime in machinery.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 12100:2010 - SAFETY OF MACHINERY
- DIN EN 12622:2009 - SAFETY OF MACHINE TOOLS - HYDRAULIC PRESS BRAKES

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: BRAKELOCKING_MECHANISM | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 166b4b69
