Patent · US Expired

Wheel bearing with sensors

US7178413B2 · kind B2 · utility

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2Claims

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Assignee

FAG Kugelfischer AG · DE

Inventors

Heinrich Hofmann · Schweinfurt, DE
Jens Heim
Peter Niebling · Bad Kissingen, DE
Horst Masuch · Schweinfurt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 24, 2003
Grant date	Feb 20, 2007
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 10, 2024

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01L5/0019
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Wheel bearing comprising a rotating part and a stationary flange, and rolling contact elements arranged between them. A brake caliper is supported on the stationary flange. At least one sensor is arranged on the stationary flange. The sensor measures the braking force by measuring the change in length in the material of the stationary flange in the flow of force between first fastening openings for receiving the brake caliper and a form-locking connecting element for connecting to a wheel carrier.

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