A method for controlling a differential braking arrangement of a vehicle, said vehicle comprising at least one auxiliary braking arrangement and at least one differential braking arrangement, said auxiliary braking arrangement and said differential braking arrangement being connected to a pair of propelled wheels of said vehicle, wherein the differential braking arrangement is arranged to control a relative rotational speed between the pair of propelled wheels, wherein the method comprises the steps of receiving a signal indicative of a downhill slope for a road ahead of said vehicle; determining an inclination of said downhill slope; determining a braking power needed for the at least one auxiliary braking arrangement for preventing the vehicle speed of the vehicle from exceeding a predetermined speed limit when driving at the downhill slope; and engaging the at least one differential braking arrangement for reducing the relative rotational speed between the propelled wheels if the determined braking power of the at least one auxiliary braking arrangement is higher than a predetermined threshold.

A method for controlling a differential braking arrangement of a vehicle, said vehicle comprising at least one auxiliary braking arrangement and at least one differential braking arrangement, said auxiliary braking arrangement and said differential braking arrangement being connected to a pair of propelled wheels of said vehicle, wherein the differential braking arrangement is arranged to control a relative rotational speed between the pair of propelled wheels, wherein the method comprises the steps of receiving a signal indicative of a downhill slope for a road ahead of said vehicle; determining an inclination of said downhill slope; determining a braking power needed for the at least one auxiliary braking arrangement for preventing the vehicle speed of the vehicle from exceeding a predetermined speed limit when driving at the downhill slope; and engaging the at least one differential braking arrangement for reducing the relative rotational speed between the propelled wheels if the determined braking power of the at least one auxiliary braking arrangement is higher than a predetermined threshold.

A brake control apparatus for construction machinery, includes first and second brake lines through which a brake oil is supplied to a front brake device and a rear brake device of the construction machinery, first and second proportional flow control valves installed respectively in the first and second brake lines to control a flow rate of the brake oil in proportion to inputted first and second brake control signals, a sensing portion configured to detect work and travel information of the construction machinery, and a controller configured to output the first and second brake control signals in response to a brake manipulation signal of a driver, and configured to control independently the first and second proportional flow control valves based on the work and travel information of the construction machinery detected by the sensing portion.

A brake control apparatus for construction machinery, includes first and second brake lines through which a brake oil is supplied to a front brake device and a rear brake device of the construction machinery, first and second proportional flow control valves installed respectively in the first and second brake lines to control a flow rate of the brake oil in proportion to inputted first and second brake control signals, a sensing portion configured to detect work and travel information of the construction machinery, and a controller configured to output the first and second brake control signals in response to a brake manipulation signal of a driver, and configured to control independently the first and second proportional flow control valves based on the work and travel information of the construction machinery detected by the sensing portion.

An autobrake brake control system includes a shutoff valve configured to receive a hydraulic fluid, a servo valve configured to receive the hydraulic fluid from the shutoff valve and configured to provide the hydraulic fluid to apply braking force to a wheel via a hydraulic line, and a brake control unit in electronic communication with the shutoff valve. The brake control unit is configured to detect a weight-on-wheel (WOW) condition of a nose landing gear, and the brake control unit controls the shutoff valve in response to detecting the WOW condition of the nose landing gear.

An autobrake brake control system includes a shutoff valve configured to receive a hydraulic fluid, a servo valve configured to receive the hydraulic fluid from the shutoff valve and configured to provide the hydraulic fluid to apply braking force to a wheel via a hydraulic line, and a brake control unit in electronic communication with the shutoff valve. The brake control unit is configured to detect a weight-on-wheel (WOW) condition of a nose landing gear, and the brake control unit controls the shutoff valve in response to detecting the WOW condition of the nose landing gear.

A system for multiple brakes intelligently controlled by a single brake input on a personal mobility vehicle. By determining a front and rear brake differential based on the position and weight of the rider as well as the environmental and vehicle conditions, the system may reduce the risk of the vehicle skidding or tipping due to over-braking. In some embodiments, a rider may use a single brake lever to indicate a desire to brake and the system may make determinations about how to apply a combination of mechanical and electrical brakes to front and back wheels. By applying different braking systems based on a combination of controls and sensors, the system may improve user experience and user safety, especially for inexperienced riders.

A system for multiple brakes intelligently controlled by a single brake input on a personal mobility vehicle. By determining a front and rear brake differential based on the position and weight of the rider as well as the environmental and vehicle conditions, the system may reduce the risk of the vehicle skidding or tipping due to over-braking. In some embodiments, a rider may use a single brake lever to indicate a desire to brake and the system may make determinations about how to apply a combination of mechanical and electrical brakes to front and back wheels. By applying different braking systems based on a combination of controls and sensors, the system may improve user experience and user safety, especially for inexperienced riders.

Methods, devices, and systems for communicating a brake pedal input to a brake without a physical connection through a firewall of a vehicle is provided. The position of the pedal is detected and electronically communicated to a control unit that causes the brake to slow the rotation of a wheel and inhibit the movement of a vehicle. In addition, the driver can select a pedal force profile to provide a preferred pedal feel for the driver. The brake system and the control unit can also compensate for additional loads in or attached to the vehicle such as a trailer. For example, the control unit cases the brake to activate with an increased force so the vehicle slows at the same rate and with the same pedal feel for the driver, even with an additional load. Further features and details are described herein.

A system and method are provided for continuous monitoring and controlling of aircraft braking that can reduce brake wear and aircraft operating costs through the retention of carbon brake powder from the brakes or addition of carbon powder in a device mounted with respect to the brake disk stack. The use of carbon powder reduces brake wear by providing small particles between the brake disks, acting as a buffer between the brake disks when the brake stack is clamped together. Moreover, when carbon powder or small particles are used at application, such use reduces the roughness of the carbon surface and reduces the number of large particles from braking off the carbon surface, thereby reducing brake wear. Adaptive or selective braking may be used in conjunction with carbon powder to further reduce carbon brake wear.