Brake system
US8226176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T8/4081
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake system includes a master cylinder which generates brake fluid pressure by a braking operation of a driver, an electric motor-driven slave cylinder which generates brake fluid pressure based on an electric signal responsive to a braking operation of a driver, and a wheel cylinder for braking a wheel by the brake fluid generated in the master cylinder or slave cylinder. During normal operation of the brake system, the brake fluid generated in the slave cylinder is transferred to the wheel cylinder. During abnormal operation of the brake system, the brake fluid generated in the master cylinder is transferred to the wheel cylinder. The brake system also includes an opening and closing valve in a fluid passage connecting the slave cylinder to the wheel cylinder. When a problem occurs with the slave cylinder, the opening and closing valve is closed for a predetermined amount of time.
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