July, 2025, Dubai
Polestar IPS FZCO
Frictionless Braking System
Introduction:
Charan Nelms otherwise known as Jim is an independent concept designer and inventor for over 30 years in the automotive sector.
Well known for designing a range of adjustable shock absorbers known as The Quadrant and inventing the Q-Damper multi-adjustable damping system, which was exhibited at the Racing Car Show at the NEC Birmingham in January, 1996. The Q-Damper System is still currently the best system to date and is used by all Formula 1 teams, and various manufacturers worldwide have adopted this system in their products.
Other inventions include crankless internal combustion engines, hydraulic pumps and motors, a frictionless clutch system, a zero-displacement multi-adjustable shock absorber system, a cooking vessel that reduces the burning of food, a food processor system, and an interdental toothbrush, to mention but a few.
Jim’s invention known as The Frictionless Braking System (FBS) originally filed for patents back in August, 2020 was withdrawn and refiled simultaneously as 3 separate patents:
- A hydraulic braking system
- A hydraulic braking system with an integral Anti-Lock Braking System without a computer controller.
- A hydraulic braking system with a Kinetic Energy Recovery systems
All 3 patents have now been granted by the European Patents Office for a select number of countries and also by the Turkish Patents Office. The remaining national phase applications awaiting grant are:
- South Africa
- Brazil
- Mexico
- United States of America
- Canada
- Morocco
- India
- China
It is envisioned that the above countries will also grant the patents on the basis that The European Patents Office did not find any prior art before granting.
The Frictionless Braking System with ABS and KER (FBS)
How does the FBS work?
Frictionless Braking System (FBS), patented technology; which does not utilise the conventional brake discs, brake pads, callipers, brake shoes and drums; instead a hydraulic system engages with a cam integrated on the transmission output shaft which causes oil to be pumped using double acting hydraulic cylinders; the pumped oil first flows to a handbrake valve, if the handbrake is in the OFF position then the handbrake valve is open, however when the handbrake is ON it stops the oil flow which in turn causes the hydraulic cylinders to stop pumping which in turn stops the cam connected to the transmission output shaft from rotating and therefore the vehicle cannot move.
When the handbrake valve is in the OFF position (handbrake is in the OFF position) then the oil flow continues to a master cylinder connected to a conventional brake pedal, when the brake pedal is depressed it causes the oil flow passing through it to be restricted thus slowing the oil flow which in turn causes the hydraulic cylinders to impose a braking force on the cam connected to the transmission output shaft, it is this braking force thus generated causing the cam to retard; slowing the rotational movement of the transmission output shaft therefore slowing the vehicle down; if the brake pedal is fully depressed then the oil cannot flow through the master cylinder which causes the vehicle to STOP!
What are the advantages of the FBS?
- Zero carcinogenic particulates production therefore cleaner air and a healthier environment reducing the exposure to cancer.
- Heat generated due to braking is recycled and used in productive manners, i.e.: supplement the air conditioning and or the refrigeration van carrying chilled or frozen cargo therefore lowering the carbon foot print and reducing global warming.
- The system also has the ability to generate electricity.
- Passive Anit-Lock Braking System is an integral function of the FBS without computer control.
- Not affect by wet weather.
- Lower maintenance and cost effective compared to conventional systems.
- Allows for a dynamic ABS to be easily integrated.
- Depending on the design integration, it can improve steering sensitivity and road holding by virtue of reducing the unsprung-mass of a vehicle.
What are Polestar IPS FZCO’s Aims?
The Frictionless Braking System (FBS) is a revolutionary, ground breaking automotive, mass transport and aircrafts braking technology that eliminates the use of conventional friction materials and associated components, significantly reducing manufacturing costs and environmental pollution, global warming, and carbon footprint. We are seeking in excess of £12,000,000 (Twelve Million Pounds Sterling) over a period of 3 to 5 years in funding to advance this innovative intellectual property to Technology Readiness Level 9, substantiating its superiority over conventional systems with certified and verifiable performance data to support our research & development centre, sales and marketing efforts