The Electric Parking Brake is a new drum brake system, developed by automotive supplier Continental, that aims to bring the utility and safety of electric parking brakes to the economy car market.
The Electric Parking Brake is said to provide numerous advantages for smaller cars. Since it gets rid of the need for a parking brake lever in favor of a simple parking button, it will allow car designers more freedom in configuring the car's interior and control layouts. Moreover, these brakes can work in conjunction with driver assist systems that could activate, deactivate and configure the brakes depending on the situation. For example, the brakes could be released automatically when the accelerator is applied.
The brake system itself is made up of a pair of actuators controlled by software and electronics in the Electronic Stability Control system found in many light compact cars.
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This Electric Parking Brake Can Help Improve Car Braking Systems
Trend Themes
1. Electric-parking-brakes - The development of electric parking brakes for smaller cars can lead to the integration of more sophisticated driver assist systems, allowing the brakes to be activated, deactivated, and configured depending on the situation.
2. Software-controlled-braking-systems - As braking systems continue to evolve and become more complex, there is an opportunity for software-controlled braking systems that can activate the brakes in response to specific situations.
3. Interior-design-innovation - Removing the need for a parking brake lever in favor of a simple parking button can lead to more innovative interior design options for car manufacturers.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Continued innovation in automotive brake systems can improve safety and driver experience.
2. Software Development - The development of software-controlled braking systems presents an opportunity for software developers to collaborate with automotive manufacturers.
3. Industrial Automation - The use of actuators controlled by software and electronics in the development of electric parking brakes highlights the potential for collaboration between the automotive and industrial automation industries.