System and method for controlling a vehicle wheel brake
US11472381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G1/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for controlling a vehicle wheel brake are provided. The system includes one or more inertial sensors disposed within a handle coupled to, and configured for movement relative to, a fixed reference frame in the vehicle between a neutral position and one or more input positions. Each sensor generates an inertial measurement signal indicative of a value of an inertial measurement associated with movement of the handle and sensor between the neutral and input positions. A controller receives the signals, identifies a turning point in a rate of change of the value of one of the inertial measurement indicated by the signals, and generates an operator command signal when the value meets a predetermined condition. The operator command signal is configured to cause one of application or release of the wheel brake.
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