Vehicle and method for brake blending in a vehicle

EP4750638A2Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-03FRENI BREMBO SPA
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
FRENI BREMBO SPA
Filing Date
2024-07-24
Publication Date
2026-06-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Current brake blending systems in electric vehicles require painstaking calibration to achieve effective deceleration, often leading to inconsistent driver experience and increased complexity due to the need for adaptive strategies based on vehicle and environmental conditions.

Method used

A vehicle with an integrated brake controller that dynamically allocates braking power between friction and regenerative braking systems based on real-time vehicle and environmental parameters, ensuring consistent deceleration and reduced driver adaptation requirements.

Benefits of technology

The solution provides identical and consistent deceleration experiences regardless of the braking system used, enhancing driver trust and confidence in the vehicle's braking performance, while also optimizing energy regeneration and reducing the need for complex calibration.

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Abstract

The present invention is related to a vehicle, in particular an electric vehicle comprising an electric powertrain, the vehicle comprising at least one energy storage unit, for storing energy for driving at least a part of the vehicle, at least one vehicle throttle control, for controlling a throttle power demand and at least a portion of a braking power demand, at least one braking system, the at least one braking system comprising a friction braking system and a regenerative braking system, configured for providing the braking power demand to the vehicle, at least one control unit, directly or indirectly communicatively connected to the at least one braking system, wherein the at least one control unit is configured for allocating, in particular dynamically allocating, at least a portion of the braking power demand. The present invention is further related to a method for brake blending in particular for a vehicle according to the invention.
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