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Methods and apparatus to control electro-mechanical brakes

US7353101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2006
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T7/12
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus to control electro-mechanical brakes are disclosed. A disclosed example method of controlling a brake actuator comprises receiving a value representative of a velocity of a piston associated with the brake actuator relative to a pressure plate mounted on a wheel, and determining a control input for the brake actuator based on the velocity value.

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