Brake monitoring system and method
US8994523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W10/188
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake monitoring system and method for a vehicle having multiple axles and a plurality of brake actuators and an engine control module, each brake actuator being associated with one of the axle. The system include sensors for measuring, in real-time, brake pressure and brake lining wear, and generating first and second signals. The first and second signals are received and stored in a chassis communications module. The chassis communications module detects fault condition of the brakes as a function of the first and/or second signals and for recording the fault condition, the fault condition being one of a brake monitor warning and a brake lining warning and provides an indication of status via warning lights.
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