Brake control device
US9278676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T8/885
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to the present invention, limited electric power is consumed so as to achieve long-lasting use of electric power during brake control with the use of an auxiliary power supply source when there is a malfunction of a vehicle power supply source. In addition, a brake control device for ensuring responsiveness at the beginning of braking or when emergency braking is necessary is provided. The brake control device of the present invention is a brake control device for detecting electric signals generated depending on the degree of brake-pedal operation and calculating the driver's demanded braking force based on the electric signals so as to generate the demanded braking force, which comprises an auxiliary power supply source for supplying electric power to the brake control device when there is a malfunction of a vehicle power supply source and controls braking depending on the charged capacity of the auxiliary power supply source.
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