Honda motor co., ltd. (20240101093). VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM simplified abstract
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VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hiroyuki Iwasaki of Tokyo (JP)
Shotaro Yamazaki of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240101093 titled 'VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a vehicle brake system with a switching valve that can alternate between allowing communication between a first fluid pressure generating device and a frictional brake, and a second fluid pressure generating device and the frictional brake. The second fluid pressure generating device uses an electric actuator to move a piston and generate fluid pressure, with a supply port connected to the switching valve and an atmosphere opening port connected to a reservoir tank. In case of a failure where the switching valve allows both fluid pressure generating devices to communicate with the frictional brake, a control device closes the atmosphere opening port with the piston.
- Vehicle brake system with a switching valve for fluid pressure control
- Second fluid pressure generating device with electric actuator and piston
- Control device for managing communication between devices and frictional brake
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles to enhance brake system efficiency and safety.
Problems Solved
1. Improved control over fluid pressure distribution in the brake system 2. Enhanced reliability in case of switching valve failure
Benefits
1. Increased safety through precise fluid pressure management 2. Redundancy in case of component failure 3. Enhanced performance and responsiveness of the brake system
Potential Commercial Applications
Enhanced brake systems for automotive manufacturers Improved safety features for vehicle brake systems
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar brake system designs with switching valves and multiple fluid pressure generating devices, although the specific implementation with an electric actuator and control device may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional brake systems?
The article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional brake systems.
What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in vehicles?
The article does not address the potential cost implications of integrating this technology into vehicles.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle brake system includes a switching valve switchable between a first state allowing communication between a first fluid pressure generating device and a frictional brake and a second state allowing communication between a second fluid pressure generating device and the frictional brake. the second fluid pressure generating device generates a fluid pressure by moving a piston with an electric actuator, and has a fluid pressure supply port connected to the switching valve and an atmosphere opening port connected to a reservoir tank. when, due to a failure, the switching valve becomes a third state in which the switching valve makes each of the first fluid pressure generating device and the second fluid pressure generating device communicate with the frictional brake, a control device controls the second fluid pressure generating device to close the atmosphere opening port with the piston.
