Spring based brake wear sensor
US10823244B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2066/003
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake wear sensor is disclosed. In various embodiments, the brake wear sensor includes a bias member configured for connection between a stationary portion of a brake mechanism and a heat sink; and a load cell configured to measure a load in the bias member representative of a length of the heat sink.
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