Electro-mechanical braking monitoring systems and methods
US10435005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2066/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake monitoring and adjustment control system includes an electromechanical brake actuator controller (EBAC) and at least one sensor operatively connected to the EBAC. The sensor is configured to sense a characteristic of a brake and provide a feedback signal to the EBAC. The system includes a switch for turning power to the sensor on and off to reduce the duration with voltage applied to the sensor. Reducing the duration in which voltage is applied to the sensor reduces power consumption and assists with mitigating electro-migration growth.
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