Patent classifications
B60T8/32
BRAKING FORCE CONTROL DEVICE
A control device, system and method that distribute a braking request to at least one of a powertrain and a brake based on a braking request by driver operation and a braking force that is generable by the power train. When the braking request is larger than the braking force that is generable by the powertrain, the device, system and method instruct a controller of the powertrain to generate the braking force that is generable by the powertrain, and to instruct a controller of the brake to generate a braking force corresponding to a difference between the braking request and the braking force that is generable by the powertrain.
Pressurized gas tank for a motor vehicle
A pressurized gas tank for a motor vehicle includes a cylindrical axially extending housing with two end pieces axially connected thereto connected together by one or more tie rods configured for axial transmission of tensile force. The tie rods include an axially continuous through-channel configured to be connected to a vehicle cooling system including a circulating liquid coolant to cool the pressurized gas at least during refueling of the pressurized gas tank.
Monitoring apparatus and method
Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatus for monitoring one or more target objects in an environment external to a host vehicle by means of at least one sensor, the apparatus being arranged to trigger at least one action responsive to the detection of prescribed relative movement between the host vehicle and the one or more target objects, wherein the apparatus is arranged to monitor one or more control inputs of the vehicle and to over-ride triggering of the at least one action such that triggering of the at least one action is not performed in the event that a prescribed movement of one or more of the control inputs is detected.
Brake assist system for a cyclist on a bicycle
The present invention refers to a brake assist system (1) for cyclist on a bicycle (100) including a braking system (101) having a braking member (105) capable of exerting a braking force (F.sub.B) on a front wheel (101) of the bicycle (100) by the effect of a force (F.sub.c) applied by the cyclist on a lever (103). The system (1) includes a sensor (2) for measuring the angular speed (ω.sub.1) of the front wheel (101) of the bicycle (100); an actuator (3) capable of exerting an actuator force (F.sub.A), connectable to said braking system of the bicycle so that the actuator force (F.sub.A) opposes the force (F.sub.c) applied by the cyclist on the lever (103), in order to reduce the braking force (F.sub.B); and a control module (4) configured for receiving, as an input, the signal representative of the angular speed (ω.sub.1) of the front wheel (101) and for determining from this a deceleration (η) of the front wheel (101).
Anti-lock brake system for all-terrain vehicle
An all-terrain vehicle is disclosed having a braking system with an anti-lock braking control module and a first brake master cylinder hydraulically coupled to the anti-lock braking control module. A first brake actuator is coupled to the first brake master cylinder and a brake caliper is coupled to at least some of the ground engaging members. The first brake master cylinder upon actuation provides anti-lock braking to either the first or second ground engaging members. A second brake master cylinder is hydraulically coupled to the anti-lock braking control module. A second brake actuator is coupled to the second brake master cylinder and a brake caliper is coupled to at least some of the ground engaging members. The second brake master cylinder upon actuation provides anti-lock braking to either the first or second ground engaging members. The vehicle also has a speed monitor with a gear ring positioned on an exterior surface of a stub shaft and a speed pickup positioned adjacent to the gear ring.
Method for decelerating a trailer vehicle, wheel module for performing the method and vehicle combination having a wheel module of this type
A method for decelerating a trailer vehicle in a vehicle combination having a tractor vehicle and at least one trailer vehicle includes determining, by a wheel module at a respective wheel of the trailer vehicle, acceleration measurement values of the respective wheel, generating, by the wheel module, an information signal taking into account the acceleration measurement values of the respective wheel, and transmitting the information signal in a wireless fashion. The method further includes evaluating the acceleration measurement values and monitoring the acceleration measurement values with respect to a locking tendency of the respective wheel, and when an information signal of the wheel module is received, adjusting, by an electronic brake control unit, the trailer brake pressure taking into account the information signal.
Automated gain and boost for a brake controller
The present disclosure includes a system, method, and device related to controlling brakes of a towed vehicle. A brake controller system includes a brake controller that controls the brakes of a towed vehicle based on acceleration. The brake controller is in communication with a speed sensor. The speed sensor determines the speed of a towing vehicle or a towed vehicle. The brake controller automatically sets a gain or boost based on the speed and acceleration.
Electric linear actuator and electric brake device
Provided is an electric linear motion actuator that enables size reduction and cost reduction while increasing the instantaneous output of an electric motor. A control device (2) of the electric linear motion actuator includes: a motor driver (24) configured to control power supplied to a coil (4b) of an electric motor (4); a power storage unit (21) connected to a power supply device (3) and the motor driver (24); a current flow direction restriction unit (20) disposed between the power supply device (3) and the power storage unit (21), which causes current to pass only in a direction in which power is supplied from the power supply device (3); and a step-up unit (19) configured to step up voltage of the power supply device (3) and provide the stepped-up voltage to the power storage unit (21).
ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC EMERGENCY AND SERVICE BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM, FOR AT LEAST ONE RAILWAY VEHICLE
An electro-pneumatic service and emergency braking control system is described, comprising: a switching device arranged to allow the connection of a first group of control and feedback signals from an emergency braking control module to an electro-pneumatic emergency braking module when a monitoring device determines the correct operation of the emergency braking control module and to allow the connection of a third group of control and feedback signals from the service braking control module to the electro-pneumatic emergency braking module when the monitoring device determines the incorrect operation of the emergency braking control module.
Electropneumatic equipment of a vehicle
The invention relates to electropneumatic equipment (1) of a vehicle comprising an electropneumatic parking brake device (2) having an electropneumatic parking brake control unit (EPB). According to the invention, the electropneumatic parking brake control unit (EPB) is supplied with electric energy by only two electric energy sources 52,54) which are independent of each other, a first electric energy source (52) and a second electric energy source (54).