Performance Optimisation of a Non-disposable Brake Pad Sensor

• 作者: A.A.Adeseko B.Kareem
• 来源期刊: 机械工程与自动化：英文版
• 学科: 工学
• 关键词: MICROCONTROLLER Mikro C PROTEUS SENSOR tri-LED
• 年，卷（期）: 2018,（5）
• 页码范围: 226-231
• 页数: 6页
• 分类号: TH

摘要

Road accidents in the world are re-occurring phenomenon.The accidents are attributed to vehicular brake pad failure.Vehicle safety can be sought through the use of sensors to alert the drivers before the occurrence of any failure due to worn-out brake pad;Hence brake pad sensor serves as an effective way to enhance vehicle safety.In this study,a non-disposable brake pad sensor was designed and fabricated to enable imminent failure alert in order to reduce the risk of road accidents.The research approach involved the development of a software component of the sensor.The software includes a Mikro C Pro(to write the program and compile into machine language)using a microcontroller.The control aspect of the system(sensor)was developed by using Proteus Design Suite.The designed circuitry was fabricated and tested in simulated environment.The test results indicated that,during normal operating condition,the tri-colour LED emits green colour signifying that the brake pad is in good condition(the integrity of the sensor connection is maintained)also the amber appearance signifying that the pad should be replaced.