A kinetic energy recovery apparatus for use in powered vehicles can connect to the axle of the car or similar vehicle. As the vehicle moves forward, the kinetic energy from the forward spin of the axle is transformed into electricity by the apparatus. A belt connected to the device transfers the energy from the spinning axle to a generator, which generates electricity which is then stored in a battery.

A kinetic energy recovery apparatus for use in powered vehicles can connect to the axle of the car or similar vehicle. As the vehicle moves forward, the kinetic energy from the forward spin of the axle is transformed into electricity by the apparatus. A belt connected to the device transfers the energy from the spinning axle to a generator, which generates electricity which is then stored in a battery.

A vehicle control apparatus includes a first ECU electrically connected to a wheel speed sensor and a second ECU electrically connected to the wheel speed sensor.

A hydraulic/mechanical braking system for a vehicle comprises a cam keyed onto a transmission shaft or a trailing wheel and at least two hydraulic cylinder assemblies including a cam follower. A hydraulic circuit (C) connects the hydraulic cylinder assemblies together. A master brake valve controls the flow of fluid in the circuit. Actuation of the master brake valve obstructs the flow of fluid and hence the reciprocation of the hydraulic cylinder assemblies, forcing the cam following against the cam to resist rotation. The cam is formed with two opposing flat faces in order to provide an anti-lock braking system (ABS).

A hydraulic/mechanical braking system for a vehicle comprises a cam keyed onto a transmission shaft or a trailing wheel and at least two hydraulic cylinder assemblies including a cam follower. A hydraulic circuit (C) connects the hydraulic cylinder assemblies together. A master brake valve controls the flow of fluid in the circuit. Actuation of the master brake valve obstructs the flow of fluid and hence the reciprocation of the hydraulic cylinder assemblies, forcing the cam following against the cam to resist rotation. The cam is formed with two opposing flat faces in order to provide an anti-lock braking system (ABS).

A brake control device is applied to a vehicle including a regenerative generator. The brake control device includes a pressure adjustment unit that includes an electric pump and a pressure adjustment valve, and that adjusts adjustment liquid pressure of a pressure adjustment fluid path between the electric pump and the pressure adjustment valve; and a controller that controls the electric pump and the pressure adjustment valve. The controller, before starting a replacement operation to replace a regenerative braking force by the regenerative generator with a friction braking force by the adjustment liquid pressure, performs preceding pressurization to increase the adjustment liquid pressure from “0” and maintain the adjustment liquid pressure at predetermined liquid pressure, and after performing the preceding pressurization, increases the adjustment liquid pressure more than the predetermined liquid pressure by increasing a rotation speed of the electric pump, and then execute the replacement operation.

The present invention relates to a braking system for a vehicle at least partially propelled by an electric traction motor, the braking system comprising an electric machine electrically connected to an electric source; an air flow producing unit mechanically connected to, and operated by, the electric machine; and an electrical brake resistor arrangement positioned in fluid communication between the air flow producing unit and an ambient environment, the electrical brake resistor arrangement being electrically connected to the electric source and arranged to heat air supplied from the air flow producing unit by electrical power received from the electric source, and to supply heated air to the ambient environment.

By means of the system described, the use of eddy current generators on vehicles, especially bicycles, can be simplified by easier integration into standardized components such as brake pads, making them more suitable for everyday use. The problem of overcoming the magnetic holding forces at low speeds is essential for cyclists, as these would otherwise rule out the use of such systems in everyday traffic due to the lack of power generation when starting off at low speed. The integration into brake pads provides a significant advantage, as a new functionality is achieved without the need for additional components. The claimed additional functions for signalling contribute to increased traffic safety, especially for two-wheel traffic.

An electro-hydraulic braking system includes a main casing. A hydraulic unit brake master cylinder is provided in the main casing. An outer end of a piston rod of the brake master cylinder is connected to an output top rod. Another end of the output top rod is provided with an input rod. The input rod is slidably connected in the main casing along only a length direction of the input rod, and another end of the input rod is provided with a push rod that is configured to transmit a brake pedal force. The main casing is further provided therein with a reset member configured to push the push rod away from the brake master cylinder to reset and a displacement sensor configured to sense a displacement of the push rod. The input rod and the output top rod include a spacing state and an abutment state.

A Vehicle Corner Module (VCM) based brake system, which includes a brake actuator, adapted to regulate the rotation rate of the wheel assembled to the VCM, a fluid-based brake power source, fluidly connected to the brake actuator and adapted to provide pressurized brake fluid for operating the brake actuator, and a brake-control-circuit, functionally associated with the brake actuator and with the brake power source, and adapted to provide functional inputs to the brake actuator based on a target rotation rate profile desired for a wheel mounted on the VCM. All mechanical components of the VCM-based brake system are disposed within the VCM. The VCM-based brake system and the vehicle platform are not in fluid communication with each other.