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US20180065609A1
US20180065609A1 US15/559,767 US201615559767A US2018065609A1 US 20180065609 A1 US20180065609 A1 US 20180065609A1 US 201615559767 A US201615559767 A US 201615559767A US 2018065609 A1 US2018065609 A1 US 2018065609A1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60TVEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T8/00Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force
    • B60T8/32Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration
    • B60T8/34Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration having a fluid pressure regulator responsive to a speed condition
    • B60T8/36Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration having a fluid pressure regulator responsive to a speed condition including a pilot valve responding to an electromagnetic force
    • B60T8/3615Electromagnetic valves specially adapted for anti-lock brake and traction control systems
    • B60T8/3675Electromagnetic valves specially adapted for anti-lock brake and traction control systems integrated in modulator units
    • B60T8/368Electromagnetic valves specially adapted for anti-lock brake and traction control systems integrated in modulator units combined with other mechanical components, e.g. pump units, master cylinders
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60TVEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T13/00Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems
    • B60T13/10Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with fluid assistance, drive, or release
    • B60T13/12Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with fluid assistance, drive, or release the fluid being liquid
    • B60T13/14Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with fluid assistance, drive, or release the fluid being liquid using accumulators or reservoirs fed by pumps
    • B60T13/142Systems with master cylinder
    • B60T13/145Master cylinder integrated or hydraulically coupled with booster
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60TVEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T13/00Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems
    • B60T13/10Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with fluid assistance, drive, or release
    • B60T13/66Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems
    • B60T13/68Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
    • B60T13/686Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves in hydraulic systems or parts thereof
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60TVEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T13/00Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems
    • B60T13/74Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive
    • B60T13/745Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or drive; Brake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems with electrical assistance or drive acting on a hydraulic system, e.g. a master cylinder
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60TVEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T7/00Brake-action initiating means
    • B60T7/02Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation
    • B60T7/04Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot actuated
    • B60T7/042Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot actuated by electrical means, e.g. using travel or force sensors

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  • the present invention relates to an actuating apparatus for a motor vehicle brake according to the preamble of claim 1 .
  • ABS/ESP unit is arranged behind the engine, above all in front-wheel drives and transverse engines. The consequence is that when replacing the ABS/ESP unit the engine is in the way and may possibly need to be removed.
  • a part of the “1-box brake system” replaces the vacuum booster and the vacuum pump with an electric motor.
  • This provides a freely adjustable braking force boosting that can be modulated by means of pedal travel.
  • This measurement of the travel of the brake pedal is effected through a pedal interface.
  • the hydraulic supply of the “1-box brake system” with brake fluid is provided, as usual, via a reservoir that in most cases measures the fluid level using a float. Expediently, in order to increase the compactness of the brake system, the reservoir is also integrated into the brake system.
  • the object of the invention is to create the most compact brake actuation system possible, which, in particular, also offers a great deal of latitude in constructive design with regard to the sensor devices and can thus also be used flexibly in different vehicles or installation situations.
  • At least one sensor or evaluation element of the sensor device is arranged in the electronic control unit (ECU), in particular on a system printed circuit board (PCB) of the control unit, or is connected with this, and that a movement of the device components is transmitted to the electronic control unit (ECU) via a sensor actuating device, in particular via a mechanical sensor target or via a sensor target connected with the device components and magnetic flux-conducting components based on ferromagnetic materials.
  • ECU electronice control unit
  • PCB system printed circuit board
  • a transmission of movements or sensor signals by means of a mechanical transmission device to a sensor target takes place (as already disclosed, in principle, in the priority application DE 10 2015 104246.0, the content of which is incorporated in full herein) or by means of a magnetic device, wherein in particular flux-conducting components are used in proximity to sensor or evaluation elements on a system printed circuit board (PCB) of the control unit (ECU).
  • PCB system printed circuit board
  • a brake actuation system is created that, with respect to the sensor devices, enables a flexible, compact arrangement that is favourable in terms of weight and costs, and is moreover adaptable, allowing different flexible layout possibilities in terms of the arrangement of the main components (HCU, ECU, motor, pedal interface, main brake cylinder, pressure supply), taking into consideration the installation conditions, and that enables an economical and fail-safe solution without using cables/plugs.
  • the limiting condition that not all sensors may be arranged in direct proximity to the ECU is to be taken into consideration. This relates, in particular, to the most important sensors (pedal stroke sensor, motor angle sensor).
  • the sensor or evaluation elements of at least one sensor device are arranged on a system printed circuit board (PCB) arranged in the electronic control unit (ECU), and the actuation targets (for example permanent magnets) are arranged in proximity to the evaluation element, or the magnetic signal is carried via flux-conducting components into proximity with the PCB.
  • PCB system printed circuit board
  • ECU electronice control unit
  • a mechanical transmission of the sensor signals can expediently be made to a target in proximity to the evaluation element in the ECU or the system printed circuit board (PCB), or using flux-conducting components as a transmission medium.
  • PCB system printed circuit board
  • a sensor for determining the movement travel of a piston of the piston-cylinder unit or of a brake pedal (BP) connected thereto can be provided, wherein the actuation of the sensor target takes place by means of the mechanical actuating mechanism, in particular by means of a linkage and gear arrangement.
  • a sensor for determining the movement travel of a piston of the piston-cylinder unit or of a brake pedal (BP) connected thereto is provided, wherein at least one sensor target is arranged on the piston and the transmission to the electronic control unit (ECU) is effected by means of flux-conducting components.
  • a sensor for determining the motor or rotor movement can be provided, wherein the actuation of the sensor target takes place by means of the mechanical actuating mechanism, in particular by means of a linkage and gear arrangement.
  • the gearing is arranged in a separate housing on or in the motor and a frictional coupling with the target drive is provided.
  • a sensor for determining the motor or rotor movement wherein at least one sensor target is arranged on the rotor or on an element connected thereto, in particular a pole disc, and the transmission to the electronic control unit (ECU) is effected by means of flux-conducting components.
  • ECU electronice control unit
  • a sensor for determining the movement of a level sensor is provided, in particular in a float of a reservoir (VB), wherein a sensor target is arranged on a moveable part of the level sensor, in particular on the float, and the transmission from the sensor target to the electronic control unit is effected by means of flux-conducting components.
  • the sensor elements of at least one sensor can be arranged on a system printed circuit board (PCB) located in the electronic control unit (ECU).
  • PCB system printed circuit board
  • the distance of the sensor target or the flux-conducting components from the sensor or evaluation element is short, in particular less than 5 mm.
  • At least one of the sensors or one of the evaluation elements is a Hall element, wherein in particular its external and protective circuitry is arranged on the system printed circuit board (PCB).
  • PCB system printed circuit board
  • the actuating device has at least a first (GH 1 ) and a second (GH 2 ) housing unit, wherein in particular the first housing unit (GH 1 ) accommodates all pistons of the piston-cylinder unit (main cylinder) and the pressure supply unit and the second housing unit (HCU)(GH 2 ) accommodates the valve assembly.
  • at least one sensor actuating device can be partially arranged in the first (GH 1 ) or/and second housing unit (GH 2 ) and/or the motor housing, or can be passed through this.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of an actuating device for a brake system for a motor vehicle
  • FIG. 2 shows a view of the brake system from the front, with the subdivision and structure of the main components
  • FIG. 3 shows a motor sensor drive
  • FIG. 4 shows a first part of a pedal travel sensor drive (connecting element to the actuating pedal);
  • FIG. 4 a shows a second part of a pedal travel sensor drive (connecting element to the target);
  • FIG. 5 shows a piston travel measurement with several magnet targets with a flux-conducting component leading to the sensor evaluation element
  • FIG. 5 a shows a piston travel measurement with a magnet target in the piston and several flux-conducting components/sensor evaluation elements
  • FIG. 5 b shows a further piston travel measurement with flux-conducting components
  • FIG. 6 shows the position of the level sensor with flux-conducting components
  • FIG. 7 shows motor sensors with segment sensor and flux-conducting components.
  • FIG. 1 shows the structuring and interaction of the individual components of a 1-box brake system.
  • the essential components consist of:
  • the interaction with the driver takes place starting from the brake pedal, which acts on the TMC piston via the pedal interface.
  • the pedal travel is measured by means of two sensors housed in the system for this purpose.
  • the displaced volume from the TMC piston passes on into the hydraulic unit (HCU), which contains solenoid valves (MV) and a pressure sensor. All valves and the pressure sensor as well as all sensor connections are connected with the electrical control unit and combined and enclosed in the housing of the electrical control unit.
  • the connected sensors in the ECU include a motor position sensor, two pedal travel sensors, a pressure sensor, a filling level sensor and, optionally, an electrode for leakage flow detection, with a correspondingly small container, which is for example integrated in the HCU or ECU housing.
  • the housing is fixed to the hydraulic unit (HCU) by means of screws.
  • a sealing ring between the two components (HCU and ECU) prevents the penetration of various foreign bodies.
  • the energy supply and the external communication with other control devices is effected via a plug on the brake system.
  • the system also has a pressure supply, which is driven by an electric motor. This pressure supply can take different forms, which are for example described in DE 10 2014 117 726.
  • a reservoir or supply container is situated on the system.
  • FIG. 2 shows one mechanical structure from the brake system described with reference to FIG. 1 , starting from the front in the direction of the bulkhead of a vehicle.
  • the motor (M) is attached to the housing HU 1 by means of the mounting 14 .
  • the motor drives a pump 11 connected via suction valves 16 with the reservoir (VB).
  • Possible pump designs are described in the patent specifications DE 10 2014 109 628 and DE 10 2014 117 726.
  • the housing GH 1 in which moveable pistons are mounted, is integrated on a mounting flange 13 attached to the bulkhead and is accessible from the engine compartment, which makes possible a so-called “front-bolted” installation.
  • a corresponding recess for the fastening tool needs to be provided on the side of the reservoir or supply container (VB).
  • the drive of a sensor target is mounted in the housing GH 2 ; these are illustrated in detail in FIGS. 3 a and 4 .
  • the motor rotation angle target can be installed in front of ( 9 a ) or behind ( 9 b ) the motor and can measure the angular position of the motor.
  • the control unit ECU is mounted, in a sealed manner, on the housing HU 2 with solenoid coils and contacts for all sensors, valves and motor.
  • a connecting element 1 (main plug) with the wiring harness 2 leading to the vehicle's electrical system.
  • a housing extension in which the aforementioned electrode for leakage detection is housed.
  • a possible leakage flow is for example conducted from the piston into a bowl on the spindle and downwards through a spindle bore. If the direction of the pedal interface is considered as the axis of rotation, the system can be installed in the vehicle rotated by +/ ⁇ 90°. Naturally, the position of the brake pedal remains the same; however, the aforementioned collecting container must be rearranged accordingly. Possible positions would be next to the GH 1 or even in the ECU.
  • FIG. 3 shows the drive of a motor rotation angle sensor illustrated in FIG. 2 .
  • the drive gear wheel 17 is mounted on the shaft in front of or behind the motor. This gear wheel 17 is bevel geared to reduce noise and engages with a drive gear wheel 18 , which is pressed onto an anti-rotation lock 20 .
  • the shaft is preferably mounted in the housing HU 2 in a bearing bush 21 .
  • the flexural elasticity provided by the extensive length from the bearing 21 to the gearing 20 a is used to ensure that the gear wheel 17 runs without play.
  • On the shaft end nearest the sensor there is a target magnet 23 with a receptacle made of plastic 22 , which forms an opposing storage in the housing GH 2 .
  • the magnet is sensed by means of a sensor element 24 (for example a Hall sensor) on the system printed circuit board 25 .
  • a sensor element 24 for example a Hall sensor
  • a gear wheel housing is fixed inside the motor housing that contains the bearings of the drive gear wheel on both sides.
  • the knurled shaft is adequately secured against rotation in the resilient flange of the gear wheel 18 , which substantially only needs to withstand the slight bearing friction and moment of inertia during acceleration of the motor.
  • the motor with gear drive can thus also be tested during the final testing of the motor, by plugging a shaft into the measuring device.
  • the shaft 19 with its bearings is fixed in the GH 2 and the sensor tested in the assembled state.
  • FIG. 4 shows the actuation of the pedal travel sensors.
  • two pedal travel sensors are used that are used for pedal force measurement via a spring element—see also the applicant's DE 10 2011 101 655, which will be further addressed and referred to here.
  • a pedal tappet 27 with a pedal plate 28 is coupled with a piston 31 , which acts on a spring element 30 .
  • TTZ main cylinder
  • This piston 31 is connected with a piston plate 29 .
  • the pedal plate 28 is connected with a first gear rack 26 and a piston plate 29 is connected with a second gear rack 26 a .
  • the two gear racks 26 , 26 a drive a gear wheel each, 24 , 34 a , as shown in FIG. 4 a .
  • the first housing GH 1 is fixed in the front wall region with the mounting flange 13 .
  • FIG. 4 a shows a sensor drive for both pedal travel sensors.
  • Gear racks 26 and 26 a act on different levels on gear wheels 34 and 34 a .
  • the connection to the sensor target very largely corresponds to the motor sensor shown in FIG. 3 .
  • flexurally elastic shafts 19 a , 19 b are used that are mounted in bearing bushes 21 and 21 a and fixed together with the sensor target 22 a and with the target 23 a (magnet) so as to prevent rotation.
  • the target 23 a acts on a sensor element 24 a , which is fixed, together with the other sensor elements, on the common system printed circuit board (PCB) 25 in an electrically conductive manner.
  • PCB common system printed circuit board
  • the housing 35 of the control unit ECU contains the system printed circuit board (PCB) 25 with all components and the solenoid coils shown in FIG. 2 . Due to heat dissipation, the system printed circuit board (PCP) 25 is mounted on an aluminium plate, since the MOSFETs used for the motor control in particular generate heat loss. This can be transferred simply through the aluminium plate, via a thermally conductive strip, to the second housing.
  • PCB system printed circuit board
  • FIG. 5 shows an arrangement for measuring a movement of a piston 10 , which can also be connected with a brake pedal (BP) and thus also measures the pedal travel.
  • the magnetic flux of a target magnet is passed to the sensor via flux-conducting components 43 or 43 b by means of a sensor element 24 a , which is mounted on the system printed circuit board 25 .
  • the magnets are magnetised differently depending on the arrangement of the magnetic circuit with flux-conducting components.
  • the upper and lower halves of the figure show two different possible arrangements or embodiments.
  • the arrangement shown above is based on the change in flux of several magnets 23 of differing polarity and can be measured by means of the sensor element 24 a .
  • the arrangement shown below and its travel measurement only require one target magnet; however, the magnetic flux must be conducted through the flux-conducting components in a different way.
  • the back iron 43 and the flux-conducting component 43 a are configured such that that with the movement of the magnet in the direction of measurement a N/S polarity can be detected.
  • the air gap, magnets and flux-conducting components must be designed accordingly in order to guarantee a suitable measurement.
  • the linearization and the signal processing of the travel measurement can take place either in the sensor elements or in the ECU.
  • FIG. 5 the view X of the embodiment shown above in FIG. 5 is illustrated separately below.
  • the piston 10 , flux-conducting components 43 , permanent magnets 23 and sensor element 24 a are shown in the illustration.
  • FIG. 5 a shows, in a simplified manner, an alternative for the arrangement of the sensor target 23 and sensor element 24 a with flux-conducting components, in that only a single target in the piston 10 with seal 10 a activates different sensor elements 24 a .
  • the magnetic circuit is described in FIG. 5 .
  • FIG. 5 b shows an arrangement for pedal travel measurement in which the sensor target 23 is mounted on a separate rod 45 or slider in the housing 44 and is connected with the pedal plate 28 .
  • the magnetic circuit is shown in the illustration and, with the target magnet 23 , which is connected with the rod or bar 45 , has a N-S polarity.
  • the flux is passed via the flux-conducting components 43 and 43 b to the sensor element 24 a .
  • This arrangement allows constructively optimised housing within the overall packaging of the system independently of the main cylinder piston.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the principle of using flux-conducting components to measure the filling level of the brake fluid reservoir VB.
  • the sensor target is mounted in the float 46 , and the magnetic flux is passed via the flux-conducting components 43 , 43 a , 43 b to the sensor element 24 a , which is in turn mounted on the system printed circuit board (PCB) 25 .
  • the flux-conducting components are injection-moulded into a housing connected with and fixed to the housing unit GH 1 or GH 2 .
  • the sealing of the ECU housing is provided by the seal S.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates the principle of using flux-conducting components to measure the motor position, as an alternative to FIG. 3 .
  • the arrangement has a known magnet ring 48 composed of segment magnets on the motor, which is connected with the rotor 47 .
  • the magnet ring is sensed with a sensor element 24 a and depending on the number of magnet ring segments can measure a certain rotor angle in absolute terms.
  • This application is widely used, this structure having been modified with flux-conducting components.
  • the magnet ring can have a radial arrangement (upper half of figure) or axial arrangement of the poles (lower half of figure).
  • the magnetic flux is conducted from the target 23 via flux-conducting components 43 , 43 a , 43 b to the sensor element 24 a on the system PCB 25 in the ECU housing.
  • the magnetic circuit can correspond to FIG. 5 b , in which the flux-conducting components are arranged in a segment and are mounted in the housing unit 1 or 2 .
  • the motor is connected electrically with the system printed circuit board (PCB) 25 via electrical connecting elements 12 .
  • PCB system printed circuit board

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