Brake booster sensor
US6805037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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20Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T13/57
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a single sensor, preferably of a capacitance type, that detects various conditions of a brake booster and the braking system. In one embodiment, the sensor is integrally formed with a reaction disc in the brake booster. Another embodiment includes forming the sensor within the poppet valve of the brake booster.
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