Automated monitoring of the technical state of a brake of a vehicle

The automated monitoring system for brake components in rail vehicles addresses inefficiencies by using sensors to detect wear accurately, enabling targeted maintenance based on real-time data, thus reducing downtime and costs.

WO2026124914A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-18SIEMENS MOBILITY GMBH
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
SIEMENS MOBILITY GMBH
Filing Date
2025-11-17
Publication Date
2026-06-18

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⚠Technical Problem

Existing brake monitoring systems in rail vehicles often require unpredictable and inefficient maintenance, as failures occur suddenly and are masked by redundant components, leading to inefficiencies and unnecessary downtime, while conventional maintenance strategies based on time or usage can be economically wasteful and fail to detect gradual wear accurately.

⚗Method used

An automated monitoring system using sensors to measure the position and force of movable brake components, comparing these measurements to reference values to determine the need for maintenance, allowing continuous and targeted interventions based on actual wear conditions.

🎯Benefits of technology

This system provides more reliable maintenance indications, reduces downtime and costs by only intervening when necessary, optimizing maintenance schedules and improving fault prevention and energy efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the automated monitoring of a brake (1) of a vehicle. In the method, a position (P) of a movable component (30) of the brake (1) is automatedly measured by a first sensor (41) arranged on the brake (1). The determined position of the movable component (30) of the brake (1) is compared with a reference value (R) of a position of the movable component (30) or a comparison value of a position (P1) of another movable component (30´) of the same type, wherein a comparison result (V) is determined. Finally, it is determined on the basis of the comparison result (V) whether maintenance of the brake (1) has to be carried out. The invention also describes a monitoring system (40).
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