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Electronic brake monitoring system and method

  • US 4,937,554 A
  • Filed: 05/22/1989
  • Issued: 06/26/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/22/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a braking system for a motorized vehicle having at least one fluid brake including a brake engaging means and a pressurized fluid chamber exerting fluid pressure on said engaging means to cause the engaging means to extend forward upon actuation of a brake pedal in order to exert pressure on a braking means that is connected to the engaging means, the improvement comprising:

  • means for sensing the fluid pressure exerted by the fluid chamber on the engaging means in order to cause the engaging means to extend forward toward the braking means;

    means for measuring the distance the engaging member is extended from the fluid chamber toward the braking means; and

    means for determining from said sensed fluid pressure and said measured engaging means distance the adjustment status of said fluid brake.

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