Electromechanical brake
By welding the signal lines of the electric motor and control unit directly at a connection point, the electromechanical brake achieves economical and robust contact, addressing assembly challenges and enhancing production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE102024200858
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing electromechanical brakes in motor vehicles face challenges in achieving economical and robust contacting between the control unit and the electric motor, particularly due to the complexity of plug connections and the difficulty of automated assembly.
The signal lines of the electric motor and control unit are directly connected via a welded connection at a connection point between them, allowing for efficient and durable contact without the need for plug connections, facilitated by sheathing and angled ends for ease of assembly.
This approach simplifies and economizes the production process while ensuring robust and reliable electrical contact, reducing maintenance efforts and improving assembly efficiency.
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Abstract
Claims
[1] Electromechanical brake (10) for a motor vehicle, comprising an electric motor (14) which is arranged on a brake calliper housing (18), wherein the electric motor (14) has electrical signal lines (58) which are contacted for signal transmission at a connection point (70) with signal lines (62) of a control unit (38) which is arranged on a side of the brake calliper housing (18) other than the electric motor (14), wherein the electric motor (14) drives an adjusting unit (42) via which at least one brake actuator (46) is axially movable for braking the motor vehicle, characterized by that the signal lines (58) of the electric motor (14) and the signal lines (62) of the control unit (38) are contacted with each other at the connection point (70) via a welded connection. [2] Electromechanical brake (10) according to claim 1, characterized by that the connection point (70) is arranged in a center between the electric motor (14) and the control unit (38). [3] Electromechanical brake (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that ends of the signal lines (58) of the electric motor (14) and of the control unit (38) are butted at the connection point (70) and welded together. [4] Electromechanical brake (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the signal lines (58) of the electric motor (14) and the control unit (38) overlap on the outside at the connection point (70) and are welded together. [5] Electromechanical brake (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that ends of the signal lines (58) of the electric motor (14) and of the control unit (38) are bevelled at the connection point (70) and are welded together in the bevelled area. [6] Electromechanical brake (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the signal lines (58) of the electric motor (14) and / or the control unit (38) are surrounded by a sheath (74, 82) formed by the brake calliper housing (18). [7] Electromechanical brake (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the signal lines (58) of the electric motor (14) are surrounded by a sheath (74) formed by the electric motor (14). [8] Electromechanical brake (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the signal lines (62) of the control unit (38) are surrounded by a sheath (82) formed by the control unit (38). [9] Motor vehicle comprising an electromechanical brake (10) according to one of the preceding claims.
Citation Information
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