Sensor system
US7555375B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2066/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention concerns a sensor system for monitoring at least the wear of lining material of a disc brake. It may also be used to monitor the stroke of the brake actuator. The sensor system receives signals from a first external and/or internal means and a second sensor means indicative of at least two different conditions of the brake. The major part of the sensor system is received on a cap to be fixed to the caliper and giving a measuring reference. The first means monitors the occurrence of a brake movement. The second sensor means monitors the actual position of a part indicating the wear of the brake lining material and/or the stroke of the brake actuator.
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