Dry interface corner actuator single sensor for lining wear and low reservoir detection
AssigneeDelphi Technologies, Inc.
InventorsJohn B. Hageman, Paul Rymoff, Jr., Ernst S. Baumgartner, John C. Layman
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Abstract
The present invention provides a sensor system for detecting lining wear and fluid level in a dry interface corner actuator for a single wheel brake including a reservoir assembly. The reservoir assembly includes a reservoir for containing fluid for the actuator and a sensor assembly positioned in the reservoir having a single set point to indicate both low reservoir fluid level and a need for brake lining replacement.
Claims16
A sensor system for detecting lining wear and fluid level in a dry interface corner actuator for a single wheel brake comprising:
- a reservoir assembly for the single wheel brake including a reservoir for containing fluid for the actuator;
- a sensor assembly for the single wheel brake positioned in the reservoir having a single set point to indicate both low reservoir fluid level and a need for brake lining replacement in the single wheel brake.
A method for single sensor indication of a leak condition and brake lining wear condition in a single caliper dry interface corner actuator comprising:
- positioning a sensor having a single set point in a reservoir portion of a reservoir assembly of a single wheel brake;
- tripping the single set point when fluid in the reservoir reaches a predetermined level;
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- sending an indication of one of a leak condition and/or a brake lining wear condition from the sensor.
A sensor system for detecting lining wear and fluid level in a dry interface corner actuator for a single wheel brake comprising:
- means for positioning a sensor having a single set point in a reservoir portion of a reservoir assembly for the single wheel brake;
- means for tripping the single set point when fluid in the reservoir reaches a predetermined level;
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- means for sending an indication of one of a leak condition and/or brake lining wear condition of the single wheel brake.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.