Conventional brake systems using a mechanical structure-based contact switch with a metal spring suffer from frequent malfunction problems over time caused by unstable con tacts stemming from loose tension of the spring, a faulty air gap, and damage to the contact point due to overcurrent from load. In this paper, a novel contactless switch for brake systems using an eddy-current displacement sensor is proposed, fabricated, and verified to have reliable performance that overcomes conventional contact switch problems. A proposed contactless switch was fabricated using automotive-grade surface-mount devices (SMDs) on both sides of an FR-4 printed circuit board for low-cost implementation. The measurement result shows a switching speed of less than 49.7 microseconds, on average, which is approximately ten times faster than conventional mechanical-structure-based contact switches. The overall dimension of the proposed switch is 36 mm x 26 mm x 64 mm, which can fit into most brake switch housings. The operating input voltage range is from +8 V to +22 V, with the temperature ranging from -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C, showing reliable performance under harsh environment test for automobile applications.


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    Title :

    Fabrication of a Novel Contactless Switch Using Eddy Current Displacement Sensor for Safer Vehicle Brake System


    Contributors:
    Kim, Young-Su (author) / Choi, Yun-Ho (author) / Lee, Jung-Min (author) / Noh, Jong-Sang (author) / Kim, Jae-Joon (author) / Bien, F. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2011


    Size :

    11 Seiten, 29 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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