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Method for monitoring the operation of a vacuum pump in a brake system

US8731756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2010
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02N2200/0807
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a method for monitoring the operation of a vacuum pump in a brake system, the vacuum pump is operated between an activation pressure and a deactivation pressure to generate a vacuum, the evacuation period between the activation pressure and the deactivation pressure being measured and compared with a reference period. An error signal is generated if the evacuation period exceeds the reference period.

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