Braking

EVOLUTION OF BRAKE CONTROLS TO MOTION SYSTEMS

Innovation Roadmap of Future Brake Systems:​​

  • Brake-by-wire: MK C2 is the gateway to Future Brake Systems
  • Further innovations like electronic brake pedal and dry brake actuators enabling new brake system architectures​
  • Fulfilling the demands of future vehicle architectures and EVs Brake Future Requirements​
  • Vehicle CO2 Reduction ​
  • Particles Emission Control​​


Future Motion Systems:​​

  • The architecture for modular & portable Software​
  • Key element on the way to autonomous driving

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MK C2

The MK C2 is Continental’s second-generation brake-by-wire system and will enter series production in 2022.

  • Reduction of 5g of CO2 per KM according to WLTP testing, when compared to a conventional system
  • Innovative architecture supports use of true zero-drag calipers, further decreasing emissions
  • 100% efficient regenerative braking system
  • Multi-logic architecture supports parking-pawl removal for EV and Valet parking
  • Simplified design allows reduction in size, weight, and number of components compared to MK C1
  • Significantly faster buildup of autonomous braking pressure than conventional hydraulic systems
  • Reduced logistics and installation effort during car production


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MOTION CONTROL

Motion Control is a key element in assisted and autonomous driving functions. It transforms the driving plan into lateral and longitudinal actuator commands.

  • Support of motion requests on trajectory level or on vehicle dynamics level for assisted/autonomous driving functions
  • Control the vehicle motion in lateral and longitudinal direction
  • Enhanced interaction with agility and stability functions for improved safety and performance
  • Decoupling of functions layer from actuators layer by providing a lean and coherent interface
  • Handling of driver interaction and shaping the driving experience
  • Allocation of control commands to different actuators - like brake, powertrain, steering - taking into consideration their performance capabilities and limitations
  • Flexible and modular with respect to different actuator interfaces
  • Scalable and multi-platform portable AUTOSAR software components
  • Easily applicable through model-based control

CNXMOTION

CNXMotion provides you with Portable software solutions to prepare you for the ADAS and AD future. 

  • Safe – Brake-to-Steer provides an additional layer of safety at $0 additional hardware cost.
  • Connected – Cooperative Steering allows temporary engagement by the driver during autonomous driving.
  • Convenient – Advanced Motion Control emphasizing safety, arbitration, and fallback controllers.


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GREEN CALIPER

  • Downsized caliper for electrified vehicles regarding
    • hydraulic ratio
    • pad volume
    • caliper weight
  • High efficient radius by brake disc diameter increase
  • Optimized for applications with ePedal
  • Reduced CO2 emissions
  • Reduced weight
  • Increased milage

ELECTRIFIED DUO SERVO DRUM BRAKE (E-DS)

  • Electromechanical actuated Duo Servo Drum Brake
  • High C* leads to downsizing compared to e-caliper and e-Si
  • Integrated Parking Brake Function
  • Encapsulated Brake
  • Internal sensorics for brake torque measurement
  • Wheel control unit (WCU) with brake torque controller
  • e-DS scalability e.g. for front axle 11…15” diameter
  • Hydraulic backup solution possible

ELECTRO MECHANICAL BRAKE CALIPER (E-CALIPER)

  • Only front axle for max variant Fmax= 60kN
  • High level of controllability (Full blending)
  • High endurance
  • Short time-to-lock (Scalable ~100 …150 ms)
  • Indication of influence potential to 4-EPB-Function to lowering weight & add-on´s e.g. theft protection benefits