braking unit
nounUK /ˈbreɪkɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt/
US /ˈbreɪkɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt/
A braking unit is the part of a machine that makes it slow down or stop.
The engineer checked the braking unit before the train left the station.
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2. In electronics, a braking unit is a device that safely absorbs or dissipates energy when a motor slows down.
The braking unit protected the drive from too much voltage during a fast stop.
3. In elevators, a braking unit is the safety mechanism that holds the car in place.
The elevator's braking unit engaged smoothly at each floor.
4. In railway engineering, a braking unit can mean a set of brake equipment on a train car.
Each car has its own braking unit for safer stopping.