Electromechanical brake system

US6345225B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Continental Teves AG & Co. OHG · DE

Inventors

• Jürgen Böhm · Obertshausen, DE
• Stefan Stölzl · Weinheim, DE
• Peter Willimowski · Darmstadt, DE
• Joachim Nell · Hanau, DE
• Rainer Oehler · Darmstadt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 11, 2000
• Grant date: Feb 5, 2002
• Expiry date: Aug 11, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60T2270/413
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to an electromechanical brake system, in particular for automotive vehicles, which includes a pedal module and at least two brake modules. Further, a central module may be provided. Connection between the aforementioned modules can be made by a data bus. The data bus is provided redundantly. In one embodiment, the central module can evaluate signals of a sensor system and examine them for their errors. Further, the central module can emit a corresponding nominal braking value which then is emitted to the brake modules. Thereupon, the brake modules determine appropriate actuating signals for the actuators which interact with the wheels in order to realize the driver's braking intention.