Hyundai motor company (20240175473). APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING WEAR OF BRAKE PADS simplified abstract
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING WEAR OF BRAKE PADS
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING WEAR OF BRAKE PADS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240175473 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING WEAR OF BRAKE PADS
Simplified Explanation
The apparatus described in the abstract is a system for estimating the wear of brake pads in a vehicle. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent application:
- An electric brake adjusts the position of a piston using a motor.
- The piston generates a friction force by pressing the brake pads onto a rotating disc.
- A controller is connected to the motor and estimates the wear of the brake pads based on the time consumed for the motor to move the piston.
Potential Applications of this Technology: - Automotive industry for monitoring brake pad wear in vehicles. - Fleet management companies to track maintenance schedules for their vehicles.
Problems Solved by this Technology: - Provides a more accurate and efficient way to estimate brake pad wear. - Helps prevent brake failure and ensures vehicle safety.
Benefits of this Technology: - Increases safety on the road by monitoring brake pad wear. - Saves time and money by accurately predicting when brake pads need to be replaced.
Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology:
- Optimized Title: Applications of Brake Pad Wear Estimation Technology in the Automotive Industry
- Automotive manufacturers for integrating into new vehicle models. - Auto repair shops for offering maintenance services to customers.
Possible Prior Art: - Similar systems may exist in the automotive industry for monitoring brake pad wear, but this specific combination of an electric brake, motor, and controller may be unique.
Unanswered Questions:
- Question 1: How does the controller estimate the degree of wear of the brake pads accurately?
Answer: The controller likely uses algorithms to analyze the time consumed for the motor to move the piston and press the brake pads onto the disc, correlating it with known wear patterns.
- Question 2: Can this technology be integrated into all types of vehicles?
Answer: The technology may need to be adapted for different vehicle models and brake systems, but the basic concept should be applicable across a wide range of vehicles.
Original Abstract Submitted
an apparatus of estimating wear of brake pads may include an electric brake configured to adjust a position of a piston using a motor, wherein the piston is configured to generate a friction force by pressing the brake pads onto a disc rotating with a wheel, and a controller electrically connected to the motor and configured to control the motor and estimate a degree of wear of the brake pads based on a required time consumed for the motor to move the piston so that the brake pads press the disc.
