Leak detection system for use in braking systems
OwnerJohn Duerr, B. Cooperinventors
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Abstract
In an embodiment of a method of detecting leaks in a brake system, a dyed brake fluid is introduced into the brake system; and portions of the brake system are illuminated with a light having a wavelength below about 500 nm, the light designed to cause the dye within the brake fluid to fluoresce when illuminated, thus indicating the leak.
Claims18
A dyed brake fluid product for use in a non-circulating brake system, the dyed brake fluid product comprising:
- a container;
- a brake fluid in the container;
- and
- a dye mixed with the brake fluid in the container, the dye having material properties which produce fluorescence when exposed to a light of a prescribed wavelength.
A method of detecting leaks in a brake system, the method comprising the steps of:
- introducing a dyed brake fluid into a brake system;
- and
- illuminating various portions of the brake system with a light having a wavelength below about 500 nm, the light designed to cause the dye within the brake fluid to fluoresce when illuminated, thus indicating the leak.
A method of filling a brake system with leak detection brake fluid, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a mixture of dyed brake fluid;
- and
- introducing the dyed brake fluid into at least a portion of the brake system.
A method of detecting leaks in a non-circulating brake fluid system, the method comprising the steps of:
- introducing a dosage of a dye containing a fluorescent material into a brake system containing a brake fluid;
- operating the brake system to cause the dye to travel and disperse through the system;
- and
- illuminating various portions of the brake system with a light having a wavelength below about 500 nm, the light designed to cause the dye within the brake fluid to fluoresce when illuminated, thus indicating a leak source.
A non-circulating brake system, comprising:
- a brake fluid in the brake system;
- and
- a dye mixed with the brake fluid in the container, the dye having material properties that produce fluorescence.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.