Which areas incorporate the dead man’s brake system?
We know this type of castor with a dead man's brake system from luggage trolleys at the airport. This castor with dead man's brake design activates the castor only when the lever provided for this purpose is pressed down. In other words, the trolley can only move when the push handle is pressed down because this action releases the brake. The castors with dead man's brake lock immediately when released and thus ensure a secure locking of the wheels and castors. This prevents trolleys from rolling away due to a moment of carelessness.
Other trolleys that feature castors with dead man's brakes work in the same way. As soon as the push handle is pressed down, the brake is released automatically. Once the push handle is released, the brake on the castor wheels closes automatically and the trolley stops immediately.
By using a castor with dead man's brake, the user is always in control of the wheel. Even if the user forgets to lock the castor, this will not lead to a dangerous movement of the castor as it is locked by default. This is particularly important for the safety of people. The castor with dead man's brake thus leads to an increased level of work safety for people and for the equipment.