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Brake control system

US8506020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2010
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T2270/604
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake control system that enables accurate brake control is provided that precisely detects a master-cylinder pressure and includes a back-up function. The brake control system includes a master-cylinder operated by a brake operation of a driver; a first mechanism that regulates a pressure inside the master-cylinder according to the brake operation amount; a first control apparatus that controls operation of the first mechanism; a second mechanism that regulates communication of the pressure inside the master-cylinder to a wheel-cylinder; and a second control apparatus that controls operation of the second mechanism and operation of a pump apparatus that increases a pressure communicated to the wheel-cylinder. The first and second control apparatuses each have a power supply circuit and CPU. The brake control system further includes a first hydraulic pressure sensor that measures a pressure inside the master-cylinder and is electrically connected to the first control apparatus, and a second hydraulic pressure sensor that measures a pressure inside the master-cylinder and is electrically connected to the second control apparatus.

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