The Zero-Displacement Brake Pedal concept represents Sensata's vision of the future of the vehicle footwell. This innovative Brake Pedal Assembly design aims to leverage the advantages of Brake-by-Wire pedals, such as improved time to lock. Furthermore, this design complements electrification and autonomy initiatives by offering a path to minimize space and weight of the pedal assembly, leading to further opportunities to reduce materials, size and overall vehicle cost.
Features
No mechanical movement of pedal
Based off proven Micro Strain Gauge (MSG) Technology
Compatible with Electro-Hydraulic Braking (EHB) & Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) Systems
2 x force sensors with several redundancy features to enable ASIL D
Benefits
Compact light weight design / maximized space saving potential
Insensitive to parasitic side loads, leveraging Sensata's IP (pending)
Easy of calibration to vehicle dynamics