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Electric parking brake for autonomous vehicles

US10549731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateJul 14, 2016
Grant dateFeb 4, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 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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