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Brake force detecting device

US7813860B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2007
Grant dateOct 12, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2066/005
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake force detecting device for detecting strain in a caliper bracket. The brake force detecting device includes a sensor plate fixed to the outside surface of a brake load receiving portion of the caliper bracket in the circumferential direction of a brake disc and a strain gauge attached to the sensor plate for detecting strain generated in the sensor plate. The strain gauge is connected to an amplifier.

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