Electronic brake monitoring system and method
US4937554A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D66/025
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake monitoring system for a motorized vehicle having fluid brakes including a pressurized fluid chamber and brake engaging apparatus. Sensors are provided to measure the required fluid pressure exerted by the fluid chamber on the engaging apparatus to bring about braking of the vehicle. Measurement is also made of the distance the engaging apparatus is extended from the fluid chamber in braking. Apparatus is further provided to determine from the measured fluid pressure and measured engaging distance whether the brakes are properly adjusted.
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