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Brake lining monitoring device and method

US7328607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2003
Grant dateFeb 12, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T17/22
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of monitoring the functionability of a brake lining (10, 12) comprising the following steps: measuring a value that characterizes the dielectric constant of the lining material; comparing the measured value with a reference value for the new material; and determining the functionability when the measured value is within a specified tolerance range.

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