ELECTRIC PULSE MAGNETIC BRAKING- EPM BRAKING

Mechatronics is a hybrid technological field which evolved from the combination of mechanical, electronics & Software engineering. Automobiles need high degree of safety to protect the occupants and their property. Bearing this in senses we come up with a new concept of Electric pulse Magnetic Braking (E.P.M.Braking).

            When the driver applies force on the brake pedal the magnitude is sensed by the pressure transducer which in turn sends the actuating signals to microprocessor. This intelligent device sends pulsating D.C. current from the capacitor to the power pack.

            The power pack develops sufficient torque to decelerate or stop the vehicle as per the driver’s requirement. The torque produced is directly proportional to the force applied on the brake pedal, as the intensity of the actuating signal from the pressure transducer is directly proportional to the pulsating D.C. current supplied to the power pack. 

            Another important aspect of this braking system is that the power pack also acts as a generator, which results in additional power generation. We have also incorporated artificial intelligence. Logic gates for backup-circuit for safety and shift current for shifting the power pack from generating mode to braking mode and vice-versa to generator power.

INTRODUCTION:

 Automobiles need high degree of safety to protect the occupants and their property.When the driver applies force on the brake pedal the magnitude is sensed by the pressure transducer which in turn sends the actuating signals to microprocessor.We have also incorporated artificial intelligence. Logic gates for backup-circuit for safety and shift current for shifting the power pack from generating mode to braking mode and vice-versa to generator power.

The scope of E.P.M. braking system is very high due to the following reasons:

v  HIGH EFFECIENCY

v  ROLLING STOP

v  INSTANT STOP

v  ADDITIONAL POWER GENERATION

v  NO WEAR AND TEAR

v  HIGH DEGREE OF SAFETY

            In our universe nothing is permanent; the only permanent aspect is technology. In our machine oriented world no particular field can strive on its own, so merging of all the major technological sciences becomes inevitable to cater needs of the Human Race. A field thus evolved is ‘MECHATRONICS’.

CONCLUSION:

            The above ideas may seem to be impossible; not in mere future considering the safety of the passengers this method of braking system plays an important role. By incorporating this type of braking system there is no need of extra arrangement. The wear and tear of the brake system and the tyre is less. Apart from this advantage there is generation of additional power for the source. This also increases the efficiency of the engine.