Position sensing system and method for gathering vehicle component data
US11333212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D65/0062
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A position sensing system and method for a braking assembly for a vehicle. The braking assembly includes a rotor, a caliper assembly disposed around the rotor and having a fixed mount bracket and a floating portion which moves when the brakes are applied. The position sensing system has a sensing element and a reference portion. The sensing element is attached to a location of the braking assembly such that the reference portion moves in relation to the sensing element when the floating portion moves. The sensor assembly is configured to generate a signal correlative to the relative positions of the sensing element and reference portion. The position sensing system includes a processor configured to store predetermined signatures and determine a condition of a component of the vehicle based on a match between the signal and one of the predetermined signatures.
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