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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2020
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2016
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Alan J. Houtman, Milford, MI (US);
Christopher C. Chappell, Commerce Township, MI (US);
Kevin S. Kidston, New Hudson, MI (US);
Paul A. Kilmurray, Wixom, MI (US);
Eric E. Krueger, Chelsea, MI (US);
Patrick J. Monsere, Highland, MI (US);
Brandon C. Pennala, Howell, MI (US);
Michael C. Roberts, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Steven J. Weber, Mount Clemens, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle includes a plurality of brake assemblies configured to control braking of a respective wheel of the vehicle. The brake assemblies includes a first brake assembly integrated with a smart actuator unit including a first actuator controller and a first electro-mechanical actuator that is configured to adjust a brake force applied to a first wheel coupled to the first brake assembly. A second brake assembly excludes an actuator controller and has installed therein a second electro-mechanical actuator that is configured to adjust a brake force applied to a second wheel coupled to the second brake assembly. At least one electronic actuator driver unit is remotely located from the first and second brake assemblies, and is configured to output a high-power signal that drives the first and second electro-mechanical actuators in response to receiving a digital command signal from the first actuator controller.