SMART BRAKING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

摘要

Various braking devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the braking device includes a support element, a block of friction material supported by the support element, at least one piezoceramic sensor supported by the support element and interposed between the block of friction material (and the support element, and a protective element located at the piezoceramic sensor and embedding the latter. The protective element can have one or more layers of resin-based material applied to protect the piezoceramic sensor and direct a predetermined part of the external compression force onto an area of the support element surrounding the piezoceramic sensor. In some embodiments, a signal transduction device is provided and includes at least one piezoceramic sensor supported on a support element and has an integral protective coating having properties of mechanical and temperature resistance.

主权项

1. A braking device for vehicles, comprising:
a support element; a block of friction material supported by the support element; and at least one piezoceramic sensor supported by the support element and interposed between the block of friction material and the support element, wherein the support element supports at least one protective element that encloses the at least one piezoceramic sensor, and wherein the at least one protective element exhibits mechanical properties adapted to maintain the at least one piezoceramic sensor below its maximum load condition when an external compression force exceeding 400 kg/cm2 is applied to integrate the block of friction material on the support element.