What are the major challenges in relation to electromechanical braking systems? What do you see as the main considerations regarding the implementation of new, intelligent braking systems? To answer some of these questions Michael Putz, Head of R&D at Vienna Engineering made a presentation at IQPC's Intelligent Braking conference on the topic of: "The potential of electromechanical brake systems: Simplifying the VE EMB and integrating it into a safety concept" Is this an area you are working in? Want to learn more? Download the presentation for free here: http://bit.ly/Intelligent_Braking_Putz_PP

2. Principle of the VE Mechanism: no special parts !
crank
crankshaft
motor gear
Principle:
eccentric
mechanism
presses the pad
to the disc
brake actuator motor
brake actuator gear
wear adjuster motor
(behind, not seen)
wear adjuster gear
wear adjustment also can
be done mechanically
(e.g. like drum brakes)
then the whole
wear adjuster assembly
is not longer present
“old” Gear drive:
eccentric mechanism
turned by gear,
can be turned almost 360°
two eccentrics to avoid
uneven wear
Earlier VE Brakes and other EMB: