Measuring and testing – Brake testing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-13
2007-03-13
McCall, Eric S. (Department: 2855)
Measuring and testing
Brake testing
Reexamination Certificate
active
11157324
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for detecting degradation of a sensor in a vacuum brake booster coupled to a manifold of an internal combustion engine include measuring an engine or vehicle operating parameter to detect operating or control conditions and detecting degradation of the sensor based on the engine or vehicle operating parameter. In one embodiment the operating parameter is a measured or estimated manifold pressure. A pressure drop across a check valve disposed between the brake booster and the intake manifold may also be considered.
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Kerns James Michael
Russell John D.
Alleman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle LLP
Ford Global Technologies LLC
Lippa Allan J.
McCall Eric S.
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