Brake system and control method thereof
US11542997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2125/46
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling a brake system that includes a motor and an actuator. The method includes moving the actuator towards a retracted position; activating a timer; monitoring a motor characteristic of the motor and monitoring the timer; and determining the actuator has reached the retracted position after the timer meets or exceeds a predetermined time threshold before the motor characteristic has reached or exceeded a predetermined motor characteristic threshold.
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