BRAKE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS

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BRAKE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18120713 titled 'BRAKE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a brake actuator control system for vehicles that can independently slow down the rotation of each wheel to improve braking performance.

The system includes a module to determine maximum clamping loads of the brake actuators.
A limit module sets a load limit based on the maximum clamping loads.
A target load module restricts the target load for the brake actuators to be less than or equal to the load limit.
A power control module applies power to the electric motors of the brake actuators based on the target load.

Key Features and Innovation:

Independent control of brake actuators for each wheel.
Setting load limits to optimize braking performance.
Applying power based on target loads for improved control.

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles, to enhance braking efficiency and safety.

Problems Solved: The system addresses issues related to uneven braking, lack of control over individual wheels, and suboptimal braking performance.

Benefits:

Improved braking performance.
Enhanced safety on the road.
Better control over vehicle dynamics.

Commercial Applications: This technology can be applied in the automotive industry for the development of advanced braking systems in vehicles, potentially leading to safer and more efficient transportation solutions.

Questions about Brake Actuator Control System: 1. How does the system determine the maximum clamping loads of the brake actuators? 2. What are the potential implications of independently controlling the brake actuators for each wheel?

Original Abstract Submitted

A brake actuator control system for a vehicle includes: a maximum load module configured to determine maximum clamping loads of brake actuators, respectively, of the vehicle, the brake actuators configured to, independently of each other, slow rotation of wheels, respectively, of the vehicle; a limit module configured to set a load limit to a minimum one of the maximum clamping loads of the brake actuators; a target load module configured to limit a target load for the brake actuators to less than or equal to the load limit; and a power control module configured to apply power to electric motors of the brake actuators, respectively, based on the target load.