Patent classifications
F16D55/10
Systems and methods for measuring brake wear
A system for determining brake wear based on hydraulic fluid volume may comprise a brake actuator and a fluid supply line fluidly coupled to the brake actuator. The brake actuator may include a brake ram configured to translate in response to changes in fluid pressure in the brake actuator. A piston may be fluidly coupled between a first portion of the fluid supply line and a second portion of the fluid supply line. The piston may include a cylinder and a ram configured to translate within the cylinder. A first sensor may be operably coupled to the piston.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING BRAKE WEAR
A system for determining brake wear based on hydraulic fluid volume may comprise a brake actuator and a fluid supply line fluidly coupled to the brake actuator. The brake actuator may include a brake ram configured to translate in response to changes in fluid pressure in the brake actuator. A piston may be fluidly coupled between a first portion of the fluid supply line and a second portion of the fluid supply line. The piston may include a cylinder and a ram configured to translate within the cylinder. A first sensor may be operably coupled to the piston.
BRAKE SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE PRESSURE SOURCES
A brake for operating first, second, third, and fourth wheel brakes includes first and second hydraulic brake circuits each defining a fluid conduit to two of the wheel brakes. Each circuit includes a power transmission unit having a first motor driven piston for pressurizing pressure chambers therein for providing pressurized fluid to the respective fluid conduits. Each circuit includes at least a pair of valves adapted to selectively provide pressurized fluid from the fluid conduits to each one of the wheel brakes. The system includes two separate electronic control units for controlling each of the circuits, namely the power transmission units and the pair of valves.