Smart braking devices, systems, and methods
US10408292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2066/006
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various braking devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the braking device includes a support element, a block of friction material supported by the support element, at least one piezoceramic sensor supported by the support element and interposed between the block of friction material (and the support element, and a protective element located at the piezoceramic sensor and embedding the latter. The protective element can have one or more layers of resin-based material applied to protect the piezoceramic sensor and direct a predetermined part of the external compression force onto an area of the support element surrounding the piezoceramic sensor. In some embodiments, a signal transduction device is provided and includes at least one piezoceramic sensor supported on a support element and has an integral protective coating having properties of mechanical and temperature resistance.
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