A braked mechanical joint assembly comprises: a) a first brake member; b) a second brake member rotatable relative to the first brake member; c) a friction member positioned between the first and second brake members; d) a pushing element for compressing the first and second brake members together, thereby frictionally engaging them with the friction member so as to oppose relative rotation of the brake members. A resting braking torque is set at a resting joint position by initial adjustment of the pushing element.
RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation of prior-filed, co-pending patent application No. 09/087,719 entitled "Braked mechanical joint assembly" filed May 29, 1998 in the name of Dennis L. McCallum and issued Sep. 19, 2000 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,119,824. Said prior-filed application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety as if fully set forth herein.
