Nio. has been granted a patent for an automatic braking system that activates when the vehicle’s speed falls below a set threshold and the accelerator is released. The system detects surroundings, determines a stop position, adjusts braking, and engages an autohold feature upon stopping. GlobalData’s report on Nio gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Automatic braking system and method for vehicles
The patent US12071115B2 outlines an automatic braking method and system designed to enhance vehicle safety by autonomously managing braking processes under specific conditions. The method initiates when a vehicle's speed falls below a predetermined threshold (between 10 km/h and 40 km/h) and the driver fully releases the accelerator pedal. The system employs a sensing module, which may include cameras, radar, and satellite positioning receivers, to gather surrounding information. This data is used to determine a target stop position and the necessary braking deceleration. The vehicle is then slowed and brought to a stop at the designated position, with an autohold system automatically activated to maintain the vehicle's position once stopped.
Additionally, the system is designed to exit the automatic braking process if the driver re-engages the accelerator pedal. It incorporates features to assess potential obstacles within a calculated braking distance and adjust braking accordingly. The autohold system can be deactivated based on the driver's input, particularly when the torque from the accelerator pedal exceeds the resistance from any slope the vehicle is on. This comprehensive approach aims to improve the vehicle's stopping accuracy and overall safety by integrating real-time environmental data into the braking process.
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