Control network for brake system
US7350879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2050/0292
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrically controlled braking system includes a control unit and first and second brake components responsive to control signals indicative of demand for braking generated by the control unit. A first control network electrically connects the control unit and the first brake component, and is adapted to transmit the control signals from the control unit to the first brake component. A second control network electrically connects the control unit and the second brake component, and is adapted to transmit the control signals from the control unit to the second brake component. An auxiliary control link electrically connects the first control network and the second control network, the auxiliary control link being adapted to transmit the control signals between the first control network and the second control network when a failure occurs in one of the first control network or the second control network.
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