Brake control device

Abstract

To provide a brake control device which can reduce costs and inhibit size increase when creating redundancy only for a necessary system.SOLUTION: A brake control device includes: an electromagnetic valve having a first coil, to which a first terminal and a second terminal are connected, and a second coil, to which a third terminal and a fourth terminal are connected, arranged parallel to each other; a housing in which the electromagnetic valve is disposed; and one control board which is disposed offset from one end surface of the housing in a winding direction of the first coil. All of the terminals are connected to the one control board.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a brake control device.

Background Art

[0002] In Patent Document 1, as a countermeasure against a failure in an electrical system, the electrical system is duplicated for redundancy and connected to two ECUs each provided with a control board. Therefore, all solenoid valve coils are composed of double terminals, one system is connected to one ECU, and the other system is connected to the other ECU. A brake control device is disclosed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the above prior art, when only the solenoid valve coils of a necessary system such as antilock control are composed of double terminals, there is a problem that the cost increases and the size becomes larger. One object of the present invention is to provide a brake control device that can achieve both cost reduction and size reduction when only necessary systems are redundant.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A brake control device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a solenoid valve having a first coil to which a first terminal and a second terminal are connected and a second coil to which a third terminal and a fourth terminal are connected in parallel, a housing in which the solenoid valve is disposed, and a single control board disposed offset from one end surface of the housing in the winding axis direction of the first coil. All terminals are connected to the single control board.

Effects of the Invention

[0006] Therefore, according to the present invention, when redundancy is implemented only for the necessary systems, it is possible to achieve both cost reduction and reduction in size. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of the brake control device according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 2] This is an exploded perspective view of the main part of the brake control device of Embodiment 1. [Figure 3] (a) is a cross-sectional perspective view of a four-terminal solenoid of Embodiment 1, and (b) is a cross-sectional perspective view of a two-terminal solenoid of Embodiment 1. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing the mounting state of the four-terminal solenoid and the two-terminal solenoid of Embodiment 1 to the control board. [Figure 5] This is a plan view of the control board of Embodiment 1. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram of the brake control device according to Embodiment 2. [Figure 7] This is a plan view of the control board of Embodiment 2. [Figure 8] This is a schematic diagram of the brake control device according to Embodiment 3. [Figure 9] This is a plan view of the control board of Embodiment 3. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] [Embodiment 1] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the brake control device 1 of Embodiment 1.

[0009] (Configuration of the brake control system) The brake control device 1 is installed in general vehicles equipped only with an internal combustion engine as the prime mover for driving the wheels, as well as in hybrid vehicles equipped with an electric motor (generator) in addition to an internal combustion engine, and electric vehicles equipped only with an electric motor. The brake control device 1 is installed on each wheel (left front wheel FL, right front wheel FR, left rear wheel RL, right rear wheel RR) and has disc brakes that operate in accordance with the hydraulic pressure of the wheel cylinder 2. The brake control device 1 applies braking torque to each wheel from FL to RR by adjusting the hydraulic pressure of the wheel cylinder 2. The brake control device 1 has two brake piping systems (primary P system and secondary S system). The brake piping configuration is, for example, an X piping configuration. Hereafter, when distinguishing between components corresponding to the primary system (hereinafter referred to as the P system) and components corresponding to the secondary system (hereinafter referred to as the S system), the subscripts P and S will be added to the end of their symbols. In addition, when distinguishing between components corresponding to each wheel FL to RR, the subscripts a to d will be added to the end of their symbols. The brake pedal 3 is a brake operating member that receives input from the driver's brake operation. The push rod 4 strokes in response to the operation of the brake pedal 3. The master cylinder 5 is operated by the amount of stroke of the push rod 4 and generates brake fluid pressure (master cylinder fluid pressure).

[0010] The master cylinder 5 is supplied with brake fluid from a reservoir tank 6 that stores brake fluid. The master cylinder 5 is of the tandem type and has a P piston 51P and an S piston 51S that stroke in accordance with the stroke of the push rod 4. The two pistons 51P and 51S are arranged in series along the axial direction of the pushrod 4. The P piston 51P is connected to the pushrod 4. The S piston 51S is a free piston type. A stroke sensor 60 is attached to the master cylinder 5. The stroke sensor 60 detects the stroke amount of the P piston 51P as the pedal stroke amount of the brake pedal 3. The stroke simulator 7 operates in response to the driver's brake operation. The stroke simulator 7 generates a pedal stroke when brake fluid that has leaked out from inside the master cylinder 5 flows into it in response to the driver's brake operation. The piston 71 of the stroke simulator 7 is axially actuated within the cylinder 72 by the brake fluid supplied from the master cylinder 5 against the biasing force of the spring 73. Thereby, the stroke simulator 7 generates an operating reaction force corresponding to the driver's brake operation.

[0011] The hydraulic unit 8 can apply braking torque to each wheel FL to RR independently of the driver's brake operation. The hydraulic unit 8 receives the supply of brake fluid from the master cylinder 5 and the reservoir tank 6. The hydraulic unit 8 is installed between the master cylinder 5 and the wheel cylinder 2. The hydraulic unit 8 has a motor 211 of the pump 21 and a plurality of solenoid valves (such as the shut-off valve 12) as actuators for generating a control hydraulic pressure. The pump 21 sucks the brake fluid from the reservoir tank 6 and discharges it toward the wheel cylinder 2. The pump 21 is, for example, a plunger pump or a gear pump. The motor 211 is, for example, a brushed motor. The plurality of solenoid valves (such as the shut-off valve 12) open and close according to a control signal, and control the flow of the brake fluid by switching the communication state of the liquid passage 11 and the like. The hydraulic unit 8 pressurizes the wheel cylinder 2 with the brake fluid pressure generated by the pump 21 in a state where the communication between the master cylinder 5 and the wheel cylinder 2 is blocked. Further, the hydraulic unit 8 has hydraulic pressure sensors 35 to 37 for detecting the hydraulic pressure at various locations.

[0012] A P hydraulic pressure chamber 52P is defined between both pistons 51P and 51S of the master cylinder 5. A compression coil spring 53P is installed in the P hydraulic pressure chamber 52P. An S hydraulic pressure chamber 52S is defined between the S piston 51S and the bottom 541 of the cylinder 54. A compression coil spring 53S is installed in the S hydraulic pressure chamber 52S. A liquid passage (connection liquid passage) 11 opens into each of the hydraulic pressure chambers 52P and 52S. Each of the hydraulic pressure chambers 52P and 52S is connected to the hydraulic unit 8 via the liquid passage 11 and can communicate with the wheel cylinder 2. When the driver depresses the brake pedal 3, both pistons 51P and 51S stroke, and master cylinder hydraulic pressure is generated according to the reduction in the volumes of both hydraulic chambers 52P and 52S. Substantially the same master cylinder hydraulic pressure is generated in both hydraulic chambers 52P and 52S. As a result, brake fluid is supplied from both hydraulic chambers 52P and 52S to each of the wheel cylinders 2a to 2d via the respective fluid passages 11P and 11S. That is, the master cylinder 5 pressurizes the P-system wheel cylinders 2a and 2d via the P-system fluid passage (fluid passage 11P) by the master cylinder hydraulic pressure generated in the P hydraulic chamber 52P. Further, the master cylinder 5 pressurizes the S-system wheel cylinders 2b and 2c via the S-system fluid passage (fluid passage 11S) by the master cylinder hydraulic pressure generated in the S hydraulic chamber 52S.

[0013] The stroke simulator 7 has a cylinder 72, a piston 71, and a spring 73. The cylinder 72 has a cylindrical inner peripheral surface and has a piston accommodating portion 721 and a spring accommodating portion 722. The piston accommodating portion 721 has a smaller diameter than the spring accommodating portion 722. A fluid passage 27, which will be described later, always opens on the inner peripheral surface of the spring accommodating portion 722. The piston 71 is axially movable within the piston accommodating portion 721. The piston 71 separates the inside of the cylinder 72 into a positive pressure chamber 711 and a back pressure chamber 712. A fluid passage 26 always opens in the positive pressure chamber 711. A fluid passage 27 always opens in the back pressure chamber 712. A piston seal 75 is installed on the outer periphery of the piston 71. The piston seal 75 is in sliding contact with the inner peripheral surface of the piston accommodating portion 721 and seals between the inner peripheral surface of the piston accommodating portion 721 and the outer peripheral surface of the piston 71. The piston seal 75 is a separation seal member that seals between the positive pressure chamber 711 and the back pressure chamber 712 to separate them in a liquid-tight manner, and complements the function of the piston 71. The spring 73 is a compression coil spring installed in the back pressure chamber 712 and biases the piston 71 from the back pressure chamber 712 side toward the positive pressure chamber 711 side. The spring 73 generates a reaction force according to the amount of compression. Furthermore, the spring 73 includes a first spring 731 and a second spring 732. The first spring 731 is smaller in diameter and shorter in length than the second spring 732, and has a smaller wire diameter. The first spring 731 and the second spring 732 are arranged in series between the piston 71 and the spring housing 722 via a retainer member 74.

[0014] The fluid passage 11 connects the hydraulic chamber 52 of the master cylinder 5 and the wheel cylinder 2. Fluid passage 11P branches into fluid passage 11a and fluid passage 11d. Fluid passage 11S branches into fluid passage 11b and fluid passage 11c. The shut-off valve (solenoid valve) 12 is a normally open (opens when de-energized) solenoid proportional valve installed in the liquid passage 11. The solenoid proportional valve can achieve any opening degree depending on the current supplied to the solenoid. The fluid passage 11 is separated by a shut-off valve 12 into a fluid passage 11A on the master cylinder 5 side and a fluid passage 11B on the wheel cylinder 2 side. The solenoid valve (electromagnetic valve) 13 is a normally open electromagnetic proportional valve installed in the fluid passage 11 on the wheel cylinder 2 side (fluid passage 11B) of the shut-off valve 12, corresponding to each wheel FL to RR (fluid passages 11a to 11d). The fluid passage 11 is provided with a bypass fluid passage 14 that bypasses the solenoid valve 13. The bypass fluid passage 14 is provided with a check valve 15 that allows brake fluid to flow only from the wheel cylinder 2 side to the master cylinder 5 side.

[0015] The suction pipe 16 connects the reservoir tank 6 to the internal reservoir 17. The fluid passage 18 connects the internal reservoir 17 to the suction side of the pump 21. The fluid passage 19 connects the discharge side of the pump 21 to the shut-off valve 12 and the solenoid valve 13 in the fluid passage 11B. The fluid passage 19 branches into the P system fluid passage 19P and the S system fluid passage 19S. Both fluid passages 19P and 19S connect to the fluid passages 11P and 11S. Both fluid passages 19P and 19S function as connecting passages 11P and 11S to each other. The communication valve (solenoid valve) 20 is a normally closed (closed when not energized) on-off valve provided in the fluid passage 19. The on-off valve is switched between open and closed binaryly depending on the current supplied to the solenoid. Pump 21 generates hydraulic pressure in the fluid passage 11 using brake fluid supplied from the reservoir tank 6, thereby generating hydraulic pressure for the wheel cylinders. Pump 21 is connected to the wheel cylinders 2a to 2d via fluid passages 19P, 19S and 11P, 11S, and pressurizes the wheel cylinders 2 by discharging brake fluid into fluid passages 19P and 19S.

[0016] The fluid passage 22 connects the branching point of both fluid passages 19P and 19S to the fluid passage 23. A pressure regulating valve (solenoid valve) 24 is provided in the fluid passage 22. The pressure regulating valve 24 is a normally open type solenoid proportional valve. The fluid passage 23 connects the wheel cylinder 2 side of the solenoid in valve 13 in the fluid passage 11B to the internal reservoir 17. The solenoid out valve (solenoid valve) 25 is a normally closed type on / off valve provided in the fluid passage 23. The liquid channel 26 branches off from the liquid channel 11A of the P system and connects to the positive pressure chamber 711 of the stroke simulator 7. Alternatively, the liquid channel 26 may be configured to directly connect the P liquid pressure chamber 52P and the positive pressure chamber 711 without going through the liquid channel 11P (11A).

[0017] The fluid passage 27 connects the back pressure chamber 712 and the fluid passage 11 of the stroke simulator 7. Specifically, the fluid passage 27 branches off from between the shut-off valve 12P and the solenoid valve 13 in the fluid passage 11P (11B) and connects to the back pressure chamber 712. The stroke simulator valve (solenoid valve) 28 is a normally closed on / off valve installed in the liquid passage 27. The liquid passage 27 is separated by the stroke simulator valve 28 into liquid passage 27A on the back pressure chamber 712 side and liquid passage 27B on the liquid passage 11 side. A bypass fluid passage 29 is provided in parallel with fluid passage 27, bypassing the stroke simulator valve 28. The bypass fluid passage 29 connects fluid passages 27A and 27B. A check valve 30 is provided in the bypass fluid passage 29. The check valve 30 allows the flow of brake fluid from fluid passage 27A towards fluid passage 11 (27B) and suppresses the flow of brake fluid in the reverse direction. The fluid passage 31 connects the back pressure chamber 712 and the fluid passage 23 of the stroke simulator 7. The stroke simulator out valve (solenoid valve) 32 is a normally closed on / off valve provided in the fluid passage 31. Bypass fluid passage 33 is provided in parallel with fluid passage 31, bypassing the stroke simulator out valve 32. The bypass fluid passage 33 is equipped with a check valve 34 that allows the flow of brake fluid from the fluid passage 23 side to the back pressure chamber 712 side and suppresses the flow of brake fluid in the reverse direction.

[0018] Between the shut-off valve 12P and the master cylinder 5 in the fluid passage 11P (fluid passage 11A), a master cylinder hydraulic pressure sensor 35 is provided to detect the hydraulic pressure at this location (master cylinder hydraulic pressure and hydraulic pressure in the positive pressure chamber 711). Between the shut-off valve 12 and the solenoid valve 13 in the fluid passage 11, a wheel cylinder hydraulic pressure sensor (P system pressure sensor, S system pressure sensor) 36 is provided to detect the hydraulic pressure at this location (wheel cylinder hydraulic pressure). Between the discharge side of the pump 21 and the communication valve 20 in the fluid passage 19, a discharge pressure sensor 37 is provided to detect the hydraulic pressure at this location (pump discharge pressure). With the shut-off valve 12 open, the brake system (fluid passage 11) connecting the hydraulic chamber 52 of the master cylinder 5 and the wheel cylinder 2 constitutes the first system. This first system can implement pedal-force braking (non-power-boosting control) by generating wheel cylinder hydraulic pressure using the master cylinder hydraulic pressure generated by pedal force. On the other hand, with the shut-off valve 12 closed, the brake system (fluid passages 19, 22, 23, etc.) including the pump 21 and connecting the reservoir tank 6 and the wheel cylinder 2 constitutes the second system. This second system constitutes a so-called brake-by-wire device that generates wheel cylinder hydraulic pressure using the hydraulic pressure generated by the pump 21, and can implement power-boosting control as brake-by-wire control. During brake-by-wire control, the stroke simulator 7 generates the operating reaction force associated with the driver's brake operation.

[0019] (Control unit configuration) The control unit 9 comprises a first CPU (CPU1) 9a and a second CPU (CPU2) 9b, which are located on a single control board 40 (see Figure 2), and controls the operation of the hydraulic unit 8. The control unit 9 receives detection values ​​from the stroke sensor 60 and hydraulic pressure sensors 35-37, as well as information about the driving conditions (such as wheel speed) sent from the vehicle.

[0020] (Operation of the control unit) The control unit 9 processes the information based on the input data according to its built-in program and calculates the target wheel cylinder hydraulic pressure of the wheel cylinder 2. The control unit 9 outputs command signals to each actuator of the hydraulic unit 8 so that the wheel cylinder hydraulic pressure of the wheel cylinder 2 becomes the target wheel cylinder hydraulic pressure. This enables various brake control systems (such as power assist control, anti-lock control, brake control for vehicle motion control, brake-by-wire control, automatic brake control, and regenerative braking control). The power assist control generates brake fluid pressure that is insufficient with the driver's brake pedal force to assist the braking operation. The anti-lock control suppresses braking slip (tendency to lock) of each wheel from FL to RR. The vehicle motion control is a vehicle behavior stabilization control that prevents skidding, etc. The brake-by-wire control is a brake control that electrically detects the driver's brake operation on the brake pedal 3 and controls the hydraulic unit 8. For fail-safe purposes, the master cylinder 5 and the wheel cylinders 2 of each wheel from FL to RR are connected. Automatic brake control includes features such as adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. The regenerative braking coordinated control controls the wheel cylinder hydraulic pressure in coordination with regenerative braking to achieve the target deceleration.

[0021] In Embodiment 1, anti-lock control is configured as a system that requires redundancy. Therefore, both the control signal S1 from the first CPU (CPU1) 9a and the control signal S2 from the second CPU (CPU2) 9b are configured to be transmitted to solenoid in valves 13a to 13d, which can increase the brake fluid pressure supplied to the motor 211 of the pump 21 and each wheel cylinder 2a to 2d, and to solenoid out valves 25a to 25d, which can reduce the brake fluid pressure supplied to each wheel cylinder 2a to 2d, thus creating redundancy in two systems. Furthermore, the shut-off valve 12, communication valve 20, pressure regulating valve 24, stroke simulator in valve 28, and stroke simulator out valve 32 are configured to transmit only the control signal S1 from the first CPU (CPU1) 9a.

[0022] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the main components of the brake control device of Embodiment 1.

[0023] The hydraulic unit 8 includes a hydraulic unit housing 80, a motor case 81, and a stroke simulator case 82. The hydraulic unit housing (hereinafter referred to as the housing) 80 is made of, for example, an aluminum alloy and is a roughly rectangular casing having a front surface 801, a rear surface 802, a top surface 803, a bottom surface 804, a left side surface 805, and a right side surface 806. The housing 80 has various liquid passages (liquid passages 11, etc.) formed inside it. Furthermore, the housing 80 accommodates the pump 21, each solenoid valve (shut-off valve 12, etc.), and each hydraulic pressure sensor (master cylinder hydraulic pressure sensor 35, etc.) inside. Four wheel cylinder ports 8031 ​​are formed on the upper surface 803 of the housing 80, and nipples 8032 are attached to it. The wheel cylinder port 8031 ​​is connected to the wheel cylinder 2 via wheel cylinder piping (not shown). The suction pipe 16 is connected to the nipple 8032. On the rear surface 802 of the housing 80, there are 15 valve housing holes 8021 and 4 sensor housing holes 8022. Each valve housing hole 8021 houses the valve portion 38 of each solenoid valve (shut-off valve 12, etc.). Each sensor housing hole 8022 houses each hydraulic pressure sensor (master cylinder hydraulic pressure sensor 35, etc.).

[0024] The motor case 81 is a cylindrical metal member that houses the motor 211 inside. The motor case 81 is fixed to the front surface 801 of the housing 80. The stroke simulator case 82 is made of aluminum alloy and houses the stroke simulator 7 inside. The stroke simulator case 82 is fastened to the right side 806 of the housing 80 by screws (not shown).

[0025] The control unit 9 has a control unit case 83. The control unit case 83 is molded from a resin material and houses a control board 40 on which solenoids 39 for each solenoid valve (shut-off valve 12, etc.), two first CPUs (CPU1) 9a, and a second CPU (CPU2) 9b are installed. The control unit case 83 has a main body 831 and a cover 832. The main body 831 has a concave shape on its front side (housing 80 side) and covers each solenoid 39. The main body 831 is fastened to the back surface 802 of the housing 80 by screws (not shown). The main body 831 has a control board housing 8311 on its rear side (opposite the side of the housing 80). The control board 40 is mounted in the control board housing 8311. The cover 832 is a lid member that is fixed to the main body 831 and covers the control board housing 8311.

[0026] The control board 40 controls the power supply state to the motor 211 and each solenoid 39 using two first CPUs (CPU1) 9a and a second CPU (CPU2) 9b. The control board 40 is mounted in the control board housing 8311 parallel to the rear surface 802. As mentioned above, both the control signal S1 of the first CPU (CPU1) 9a and the control signal S2 of the second CPU (CPU2) 9b are configured to transmit signals to the solenoid in valves 13a to 13d, which can increase the brake fluid pressure applied to the motor 211 of the pump 21 and each wheel cylinder 2a to 2d, and to the solenoid out valves 25a to 25d, which can reduce the brake fluid pressure applied to each wheel cylinder 2a to 2d, thus creating redundancy in two systems. Furthermore, the shut-off valve 12, communication valve 20, pressure regulating valve 24, stroke simulator in valve 28, and stroke simulator out valve 32 are configured to receive only the control signal S1 from the first CPU (CPU1) 19a. As a result, by setting anti-lock control as the system necessary for redundancy and configuring it with only one control board 40, it is possible to achieve both cost reduction and size reduction for the brake control device 1.

[0027] Figure 3(a) is a cross-sectional perspective view of the four-terminal solenoid of Embodiment 1, and Figure 3(b) is a cross-sectional perspective view of the two-terminal solenoid of Embodiment 1. Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the mounting state of the four-terminal solenoid and the two-terminal solenoid of Embodiment 1 to the control board.

[0028] When the four-terminal solenoid 39a is viewed from the direction of the winding axis P, the terminals 3911a, 3912a, 3921a, and 3922a are arranged linearly in the order of second positive terminal 3921a, first positive terminal 3911a, second negative terminal 3912a, and first negative terminal 3922a. Each terminal 3911a, 3912a, 3921a, and 3922a is held by a resin bobbin (not shown) and terminal holder 481a, on which the first coil 391a and second coil 392a are wound. The first positive terminal 3911a and the first negative terminal 3922a are connected to the first coil 391a, while the second positive terminal 3921a and the second negative terminal 3912a are connected to the second coil 392a. Furthermore, the terminals 3911a, 3912a, 3921a, and 3922a are installed on the control board 40 such that the first positive terminal 3911a and the first negative terminal 3922a are connected to the first CPU (CPU1) 9a, and the second positive terminal 3921a and the second negative terminal 3912a are connected to the second CPU (CPU2) 9b. The solenoid 39a of each solenoid valve is configured such that the direction of the magnetic field generated when current flows through the first coil 391a matches the direction of the magnetic field generated when current flows through the second coil 392a. The coils of the motor 211 are the same as those of the solenoid 39, so their illustration and explanation are omitted.

[0029] When the two-terminal solenoid 39b is viewed from the direction of the winding axis P, the terminals 3911b and 3922b are aligned linearly, with the positive terminal 3911b and the negative terminal 3922b in that order. The terminals 3911b and 3922b are held by a resin bobbin (not shown) and terminal holder 481b around which the coil 391b is wound. Similarly, terminals 3911b and 3922b are connected to coil 391b, and the control board 40 is installed such that terminals 3911b and 3922b are connected to the first CPU (CPU1) 9a.

[0030] Figure 5 is a plan view of the control board of Embodiment 1.

[0031] Multiple four-terminal solenoids 39a that control the motor 211 of the pump 21 and each solenoid in valve 13a to 13d and each solenoid out valve 25a to 25d are mounted on the anti-lock control solenoid valve mounting section A of the control board 40, and multiple two-terminal solenoids 39b that control each shut-off valve 12P, 12S, each communication valve 20P, 20S, pressure regulating valve 24, stroke simulator in valve 28, and stroke simulator out valve 32 are mounted on the other control solenoid valve mounting section B of the control board 40.

[0032] Next, I will explain the effects. The brake control device of Embodiment 1 provides the following effects and advantages.

[0033] (1) Anti-lock control was set as a system necessary for redundancy, and the system was configured to consist of only one control board 40. Therefore, by limiting the control board 40 to one board, it is possible to achieve both cost reduction and size reduction, while also enabling redundancy of the necessary anti-lock control system.

[0034] [Embodiment 2] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the brake control device of Embodiment 2, and Figure 7 is a plan view of the control board of Embodiment 2.

[0035] In Embodiment 1, anti-lock control was set as the system required for redundancy, but in Embodiment 2, brake-by-wire control is set as the system required for redundancy. As shown in Figure 6, both the control signal S1 of the first CPU (CPU1) 9a and the control signal S2 of the second CPU (CPU2) 9b are configured to be transmitted to shut-off valves 12P and 12S capable of shutting off the motor 211 of the pump 21 and the master cylinder 5 and each wheel cylinder 2a to 2d, to communication valves 20P and 20S capable of connecting the pump 21, which generates control hydraulic pressure and pressurizes each wheel cylinder 2a to 2d, and each wheel cylinder 2a to 2d, to the pressure regulating valve 24, and to the stroke simulator in valve 28 and stroke simulator out valve 32 capable of shutting off the master cylinder 5 and the stroke simulator 7, thus creating redundancy in two systems. Furthermore, each solenoid in valve 13a to 13d and each solenoid out valve 25a to 25d are configured to transmit only the control signal S1 from the first CPU (CPU1) 9a.

[0036] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, multiple four-terminal solenoids 39a that control the motor 211 of the pump 21, each shut-off valve 12P, 12S, each communication valve 20P, 20S, pressure regulating valve 24, stroke simulator in valve 28, and stroke simulator out valve 32 are mounted on the brake-by-wire control solenoid valve mounting section C of the control board 40, and multiple two-terminal solenoids 39b that control each solenoid in valve 13a to 13d and each solenoid out valve 25a to 25d are mounted on the anti-lock control solenoid valve mounting section D of the control board 40. Since the other components are the same as in Embodiment 1, components common to Embodiment 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals as in Embodiment 1, and their descriptions are omitted.

[0037] Next, I will explain the effects. The brake control device of Embodiment 2 provides the same effects and advantages as Embodiment 1.

[0038] [Embodiment 3] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the brake control device of Embodiment 3, and Figure 9 is a plan view of the control board of Embodiment 3.

[0039] In Embodiment 2, brake-by-wire control was set as the system necessary for redundancy. In Embodiment 3, however, when performing a simplified anti-lock control by simultaneously increasing and decreasing pressure on each wheel (left front wheel FL, right front wheel FR, left rear wheel RL, right rear wheel RR) using brake-by-wire control in the event of anti-lock control failure, there is a possibility that each rear wheel (left rear wheel RL, right rear wheel RR) may lock during the pressure increase control. Therefore, a system is set up to provide redundancy by adding solenoid valves 13c and 13d, which are pressure increasing valves on the side of each rear wheel (left rear wheel RL, right rear wheel RR). As shown in Figure 8, both the control signal S1 of the first CPU (CPU1) 9a and the control signal S2 of the second CPU (CPU2) 9b are configured to be transmitted to the following two redundant systems: shut-off valves 12P and 12S capable of shutting off the motor 211 of the pump 21 and the master cylinder 5 and each wheel cylinder 2a to 2d; connecting valves 20P and 20S capable of connecting the pump 21, which generates control hydraulic pressure and pressurizes each wheel cylinder 2a to 2d, and each wheel cylinder 2a to 2d; pressure regulating valve 24; stroke simulator in valve 28 and stroke simulator out valve 32 capable of shutting off the master cylinder 5 and the stroke simulator 7; and solenoid in valves 13c and 13d. Furthermore, each solenoid in valve 13a to 13b and each solenoid out valve 25a to 25d are configured to transmit only the control signal S1 from the first CPU (CPU1) 9a.

[0040] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, multiple four-terminal solenoids 39a that control the motor 211 of the pump 21, each shut-off valve 12P, 12S, each communication valve 20P, 20S, pressure regulating valve 24, stroke simulator in valve 28, and stroke simulator out valve 32 are mounted on the brake-by-wire control solenoid valve mounting section F of the control board 40. Multiple four-terminal solenoids 39a that control each solenoid in valve 13c, 13d are mounted on the rear wheel lock control solenoid valve mounting section E of the control board 40. Multiple two-terminal solenoids 39b that control each solenoid in valve 13a~13b and each solenoid out valve 25a~25d are mounted on the anti-lock control solenoid valve mounting section G of the control board 40. Since the other components are the same as in Embodiment 2, components common to Embodiment 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals as in Embodiment 1, and their descriptions are omitted.

[0041] Next, I will explain the effects. In the brake control device of Embodiment 3, in addition to the effects of Embodiment 2, when performing simple anti-lock control by brake-by-wire control with simultaneous pressure increase / decrease for each wheel (left front wheel FL, right front wheel FR, left rear wheel RL, right rear wheel RR), it has the effect of preventing each rear wheel (left rear wheel RL, right rear wheel RR) from locking during pressure increase control.

[0042] [Other embodiments] Although embodiments for carrying out the present invention have been described above, the specific configuration of the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the embodiments, and design changes and the like that do not depart from the gist of the invention are also included in the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0043] 1 Brake control device, 2 Wheel cylinder, 12 Shut-off valve (solenoid valve), 13 Solenoid-in valve (solenoid valve), 20 Communicating valve (solenoid valve), 24 Pressure regulating valve (solenoid valve), 25 Solenoid-out valve (solenoid valve), 28 Stroke simulator-in valve (solenoid valve), 32 Stroke simulator-out valve (solenoid valve), 40 Control board, 80 Hydraulic unit housing (housing), 391a First coil, 392a Second coil, 3911a First positive terminal (first terminal), 3922a First negative terminal (second terminal), 3921a Second positive terminal (third terminal), 3912a Second negative terminal (fourth terminal)

Claims

1. A solenoid valve having a first coil connected to the first and second terminals, and a second coil connected to the third and fourth terminals, in parallel. The housing in which the solenoid valve is arranged, The housing comprises a control board positioned offset from one end face of the housing in the winding axis direction of the first coil, All of the aforementioned terminals are connected to the control board. A brake control device characterized by the following features.

2. In the brake control device according to claim 1, The aforementioned solenoid valves are multiple in number, and include solenoid valves capable of increasing the brake fluid pressure applied to the wheel cylinder and solenoid valves capable of decreasing the pressure. A brake control device characterized by the following features.

3. In the brake control device according to claim 1, The aforementioned solenoid valves are multiple in number, including solenoid valves capable of shutting off the master cylinder and the wheel cylinder, and solenoid valves that shut off the master cylinder and the stroke simulator. A brake control device characterized by the following features.

4. In the brake control device according to claim 3, The solenoid valve is further capable of increasing the pressure of the vehicle's rear wheel brakes. A brake control device characterized by the following features.

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