2006-09-19 04:54:16 · 23 answers · asked by gururaj 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Since I do not know the application, I will only say that certain types of clutches hold better than a brake. For example an overrunning clutch has the holding power much greater than a disc or ratchet type brake. Overrunning clutches are used for example on heavy duty coal mine conveyors to keep the coal from slipping back into the mine if there is a power failure to the beltline.
2006-09-19 04:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Downshifting works well. (Using the mechanical resistance of the spinning motor to slow the car.) Unlike previously advertised....you won't break your "enjin", it will just spin a little faster than normal. As long as the RPM doesn't exceed the engines "red line" it should do little harm. Slow the car by downshifting through all of the cars gears one at a time allowing the car to slow between shifts. If this wasn't enough I would start sideswiping parked cars to lose forward velocity. When the car was slowed as much as possible in first gear I would simply turn off the car's ignition. Depending on how steep the hill was you might stop...nevertheless at least its an attempt at stopping...alternatively you could floor the accelerator to minimize pain and suffering or just make a call on your cell phone and ask for some assistance. Anyway you look at it screaming like a baby will add bonus points.
2006-09-19 12:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by FilmfibrilProcess 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
On a car?
Engine braking. It's not going to stop the vehicle effectively but it can be used in certain situations to slow the vehicle down.
2006-09-19 12:14:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Looking around my car I found three types of brakes;
1.Hydraulic foot brake.
2.Mechanical hand brake.
3.Engine brake, shift into second, then first (this will cause no problems) but will not bring you to a total stop. Do not turn off your ignition this will lock your steering!
Good luck and tell me where you drive please?
2006-09-19 20:08:25 · answer #4 · answered by cycloneweaver.com 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your question is meaningless.Any arrangement to stop some thing from motion is a break.Even alternative for the break is a break.The question should be like alternative for manual break ,Mechanical break,Hydraulic break etc.
2006-09-19 12:20:04 · answer #5 · answered by gunti 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about regenerative braking using an electric motor?
2006-09-19 12:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Flintstones use their feet u noe like Fred and Barney they brake wit their feet itz pretty cool!
2006-09-19 11:56:18 · answer #7 · answered by NONAME 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If its an emergency drop a gear to 3rd or or 2nd. The enjin will be broken but look at the bright side you stoped.
2006-09-19 11:58:58 · answer #8 · answered by one_life_2_scubadive 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could use your feet, a la Fred Flintstone. Better have some good boots on though...
2006-09-19 11:55:43 · answer #9 · answered by Irish Red 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Electromagnet that forces the rotation equipment to stop.
2006-09-19 12:34:02 · answer #10 · answered by Scott S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋