Brakes – Operators – Electric
Patent
1994-11-22
1996-04-23
Oberleitner, Robert J.
Brakes
Operators
Electric
B60L 700
Patent
active
055095097
ABSTRACT:
A brake control apparatus for controlling the application of braking torque to a permanent magnet brake of the type wherein a permanent magnet creates a magnetic flux path for applying a braking torque and an electromagnet provides a continuously variable flux in opposition to the permanent magnet. Braking torque is controlled in response to a braking command signal from an operator controlled floor pedal or hand grip which varies in relation to the amount of braking desired. A control circuit responsive to the braking command signal causes braking torque to be generated in direct proportion to the amount of braking desired. The control circuit including a device for applying either direct current or pulses of current to the electromagnet, the pulse width of which varies from a minimum pulse width representing maximum braking to a maximum pulse width representing no braking. The pulses are monitored to insure proper operation. The current in the pulses is used as an indication of brake temperature and is used to control the pulse width of any given desired brake torque. A tachometer monitors the direction and speed of rotation of the braked wheel and an anti-skid algorithm modifies the pulses applied to prevent wheel lockup. The brake is fail safe since removal of current to the electromagnet either by operation of the control circuit or by an emergency removal of power will cause the permanent magnet to apply full braking torque.
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Dammeyer Ned E.
Harman John R.
Crown Equipment Corporation
Oberleitner Robert J.
Poon Peter M.
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