公开(公告)号：US6098453A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-08

申请号：US173764

申请日：1998-10-16

Applicant: Ray Chodkowski

Inventor： Ray Chodkowski

IPC: B60T17/22 ,  F16D51/00 ,  F16D55/00 ,  F16D66/02

CPC classification number: F16D66/024 ,  B60T17/22 ,  F16D66/022 ,  F16D51/00 ,  F16D55/00

Abstract: A system for detecting worn brake linings contains sensors located at predetermined depths in the brake linings. Each brake has a corresponding lamp so a problem with a worn lining can be located. The system contains quick-release connections for each sensor, jumper wires for connecting the two sensors per wheel, resistors, diodes and lamps. The system is self-troubleshooting, and can determine the presence and location of worn brake linings, loose wires, open circuits, shorts, grounds, defective bulbs, and blown fuses. The determination of the presence and location of a problem is made through use of lamps which may be off, glowing at half brilliance, or glowing at full brilliance under specified conditions. When the ignition is off, all the bulbs are off. When the ignition is "on", all the bulbs glow at half brilliance if there are no problems. If all the bulbs are out, it is indicative of a power failure. If individual bulbs are out, it is indicative of a defective bulb or an "open" condition in an individual wheel. If one bulb is glowing at full brilliance, it is indicative of a short or ground in the corresponding wheel. When the ignition is in the "run" position, no lamps should be on. If a lamp lights when the brake pedal is depressed, that indicates a worn brake lining in the corresponding wheel. The system is inexpensive, easy to install, and draws no, or minimal, current in operation.

Abstract translation: 用于检测磨损的制动衬片的系统包含位于制动衬片中预定深度的传感器。 每个制动器都有相应的灯，因此可以找到磨损衬里的问题。 该系统包含每个传感器的快速释放连接，用于连接每个车轮的两个传感器，电阻器，二极管和灯的跳线。 该系统是自我故障排除，并且可以确定磨损的制动衬片，松动的电线，开路，短路，接地，灯泡和熔断器的存在和位置。 确定问题的存在和位置是通过使用可以在特定条件下熄灭，发光达到一半亮度或发光的灯来实现的。 当点火开关关闭时，所有灯泡都熄灭。 当点火开关处于“开”状态时，如果没有问题，所有的灯泡都会以一半亮度发光。 如果所有灯泡都熄灭，则表示电源故障。 如果单个灯泡熄灭，则表示个别车轮中有缺陷灯泡或“打开”状况。 如果一个灯泡以完全亮度发光，则表示相应车轮上的短路或地线。 当点火器处于“运行”位置时，不应该打开灯。 当制动踏板被压下时，指示灯亮起，表示相应车轮上的磨损制动衬片。 该系统价格便宜，易于安装，并且无需使用或最小化电流。