[45]. Rope brake or grip, with toggle motion, and screw for relieving.

[46]. Rope brake: grips by the angular distance between the jaw centres becoming less as the lever end falls.

[47]. Rope brake; with cam lever gripping motion.

[48]. Eccentric action lever and block brake. The eccentric is fixed to the brake lever. This plan also avoids cross strain on the shaft.

[49]. Strap and screw brake.

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[50], [51], & [52]. Three forms of car brakes. See also the common “skid” or cart brake.

[53]. Combined strap and lever brake. (Fielden’s.)

[54]. Shaft grip, or brake.