Abstract: A vehicle brake system having self-amplifying electromechanical wheel brakes have a self-amplification devices that are effective in only one rotation direction of the vehicle wheels and therefore in only one travel direction. The self-amplification devices of the wheel brakes associated with a front axle are effective in the forward travel direction and the self-amplification devices of the wheel brakes associated with a rear axle are effective, for example, in the reverse travel direction.

Abstract: A method and device for monitoring a distributed system made up of a plurality of users that are connected by one bus system are provided, in which distributed system at least a number of the users are provided as monitoring users. The process data of at least one monitored user are filed in data areas of memory units of the bus system, to which the monitoring users have access, and the process data are evaluated by the monitoring users.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement for detecting mechanical forces (F) with at least one magnetic-field-dependent sensor element, in which the output signal of the sensor element depends on the deflection of a mechanical component in the magnetic field in response to the exertion of force. The mechanical component here is a spring, which changes its location in the magnetic field in response to the exertion of force and is a component of a brake system for a motor vehicle; the at least one sensor element being located in the force flow of the brake caliper.

Abstract: An electromechanical disk brake with mechanical self-boosting for instance by a ramp mechanism, which is intended for use in motor vehicles in which the ramp mechanism is braced in a circumferential direction relative to a brake disk on a brake bracket, in order thereby to keep a caliper guide of a floating caliper free of frictional and braking forces of the disk brake.

Abstract: The invention relates to a friction brake lining having a lining holder for a disk brake in which the lining holder includes an encompassing rim and/or beads, which form a kind of reinforcing ribs and reinforce the lining holder against bending. The invention makes a thin and hence lightweight lining holder possible, which can be manufactured by deep drawings.

Abstract: An electromechanically actuated disk brake with mechanical self-boosting includes an automatic wear readjusting device, which can for instance have a positive-engagement detent device. An increased air clearance caused by wear of friction brake linings is prevented by the invention, which thus also prevents an increase in the displacement of the friction brake lining in the direction of rotation of the brake disk when the disk brake is actuated in order to attain the self-boosting.

Abstract: A self-boosting, electromechanical friction brake having with a fixed, drumlike brake body in which two rotatable brake rings are disposed, which are rotatable counter to one another via a planetary gear and can be spread apart thereby. As a result of being spread apart, the brake rings are pressed from inside against the brake body and are braked. The friction brake may be sealed off and thus protected it against environmental factors. A lubricant filling is possible, which reduces wear and as a result makes a lifetime brake possible. The brake may be cooled through coolant channels which can be connected via connections to a coolant circulation system of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical brake with self-boosting by means of a wedge mechanism. An actuating force is exerted on the friction brake lining via toothing sets that mesh with one another. By means of an engagement angle of the toothing sets, a favorable force introduction angle of the actuating force on the friction brake lining can be attained. In addition, by using a nonround gear wheel and/or a non-straight rack as the toothing sets, flaring of a caliper upon braking and an infeeding motion of the friction brake lining transversely to a brake disk can be compensated for.

Abstract: A self-boosting, electromechanical friction brake having with a fixed, drumlike brake body in which two rotatable brake rings are disposed, which are rotatable counter to one another via a planetary gear and can be spread apart thereby. As a result of being spread apart, the brake rings are pressed from inside against the brake body and are braked. The friction brake may be sealed off and thus protected it against environmental factors. A lubricant filling is possible, which reduces wear and as a result makes a lifetime brake possible. The brake may be cooled through coolant channels which can be connected via connections to a coolant circulation system of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel brake for a motor vehicle including an electromechanical actuating device and a hydraulic actuating device, which are redundant. In this way, the likelihood of failure of the wheel brake is reduced. A self-boosting device increases a braking force of the wheel brake, so that an (underpressure) brake booster can be dispensed with. Wheel slip control is possible in a simple way by hydraulic actuation of the wheel brake and superposition of a braking force regulation on the electromechanical actuating device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical friction brake having an electromechanical actuating device including an electric motor and a toothed gear assembly with which a friction brake lining can be pressed against a brake body for braking. Gear wheels of the assembly have sets of helical teeth braced with rotary bearings against the resultant axial forces. Sets of helical teeth have the advantage of better synchronism and of being capable of transmitting greater torque. Moreover, if the friction brake is used as a parking brake, an axial force effected by the set of helical teeth prevents occurrences of microscopic slippage in a locking device with a clamping action and thus prevents unintended automatic release of the locking device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-boosting electromechanical disk brake with a frame caliper equipped with a wear readjustment device which for instance is automatic and which upon tensing of the disk brake stores energy by prestressing a torsion shaft, which upon release of the disk brake converts this energy into a wear readjustment motion. In the process, a spacing between two brake lining holders of the frame caliper in the disk brake is decreased.

Abstract: An electromechanically actuated disk brake with mechanical self-boosting includes an automatic wear readjusting device, which can for instance have a positive-engagement detent device. An increased air clearance caused by wear of friction brake linings is prevented by the invention, which thus also prevents an increase in the displacement of the friction brake lining in the direction of rotation of the brake disk when the disk brake is actuated in order to attain the self-boosting.

Abstract: An electromechanically actuatable disk brake with a self-boosting device includes a wear readjusting device which can for instance be adjusted by means of an electric motor as an actuator, to compensate for wear of a restoring device.

Abstract: A method and a device for monitoring and controlling the braking system of a vehicle. In this context, for the monitoring, at least one braking variable representing the retarding force of at least one wheel brake is recorded, and is compared to a predefined threshold value. As a function of the comparison and of the driving situation of the vehicle and/or the operating state, at least one vehicle component located in the vehicle carries out at least one suitable measure during a braking procedure which modifies the slowdown at at least one wheel brake. In this context, it is observed that the overall slowdown of the vehicle should be held constant during the modification of the slowdown at the at least one wheel brake, or in any event, should be changed insignificantly.

Abstract: A disk brake having a first friction brake lining, which for braking can be pressed against a brake disk by pivoting of a support lever. A brake caliper is embodied as a floating caliper and an adjusting device is provided with which a second friction brake lining is adjustable transversely to the brake disk. In this way, a support angle (&agr;) and thus a magnitude of the self-boosting of the disk brake can be varied.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement for detecting mechanical forces (F) with at least one magnetic-field-dependent sensor element, in which the output signal of the sensor element depends on the deflection of a mechanical component in the magnetic field in response to the exertion of force. The mechanical component here is a spring, which changes its location in the magnetic field in response to the exertion of force and is a component of a brake system for a motor vehicle; the at least one sensor element being located in the force flow of the brake caliper.

Abstract: An electromechanical disk brake with mechanical self-boosting for instance by means of a ramp mechanism, which is intended for use in motor vehicles in which the ramp mechanism is braced in a circumferential direction relative to a brake disk on a brake bracket, in order thereby to keep a caliper guide of a floating caliper free of frictional and braking forces of the disk brake.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical brake with self-boosting by means of a wedge mechanism. An actuating force is exerted on the friction brake lining via toothing sets that mesh with one another. By means of an engagement angle of the toothing sets, a favorable force introduction angle of the actuating force on the friction brake lining can be attained. In addition, by using a nonround gear wheel and/or a non-straight rack as the toothing sets, flaring of a caliper upon braking and an infeeding motion of the friction brake lining transversely to a brake disk can be compensated for.

Abstract: The improved drum brake includes an anchor plate, a drum, and a drum ring and brake shoes, which cooperate with the drum and are disposed in a drum chamber between the anchor plate and the drum, and ventilation openings on the drum.