Electric parking brake for autonomous vehicles
US10549731B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2270/414
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle parking brake system includes a power bridge. The power bridge is electrically connected to a primary power source and to a secondary power source. The power bridge has a first condition in which the primary power source is active in which the primary source is electrically connected to a parking brake actuator. The power bridge has a second condition in which the primary power source is not active in which the secondary power source is electrically connected to the parking brake.
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