Brake pad life prognosis system for regenerative braking vehicles
US10486674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for determining thickness of a brake pad includes a controller configured to provide a total braking energy of a vehicle with a regenerative energy braking system, and a rotor braking system that includes a plurality of brake pads. The system controller determines the work done by the brake pads as a combination of front brake pad work and rear brake pad work, then accumulates the brake pad wear to provide an estimation of the brake pad thickness using the front brake pad work and the rear brake pad work. The controller outputs a message indicative of the estimation of the brake pad thickness via an output system in communication with the controller
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