An air system and method includes an air compressor, a temperature sensors, a valve, and a controller. The air compressor is configured to receive filtered air. The temperature sensor is positioned at or near an outlet of the air compressor and configured to sense a temperature at or near the outlet of the air compressor. The valve is operatively connected to an outlet of the air compressor and external to the air compressor. The controller is configured to monitor the sensed temperature at the outlet of the air compressor and control the valve to permit air to flow from the outlet of the air compressor through the valve to unload the air compressor if the sensed temperature exceeds a threshold temperature.

A system for cooling the brakes of a brake system of a landing gear of an aircraft, including: a compressor configured to generate a pressurized airflow, the compressor including at least one air outlet, and an air jet pump including: a pump tube including a first end connected to the air outlet and a second end, the pump tube being designed to carry the pressurized airflow between the first and second ends, and a plurality of injectors connected to the second end of the pump tube, and configured to inject the pressurized airflow.

A system for cooling the brakes of a brake system of a landing gear of an aircraft, including: a compressor configured to generate a pressurized airflow, the compressor including at least one air outlet, and an air jet pump including: a pump tube including a first end connected to the air outlet and a second end, the pump tube being designed to carry the pressurized airflow between the first and second ends, and a plurality of injectors connected to the second end of the pump tube, and configured to inject the pressurized airflow.

An air supply device control system may include a sensor configured to detect a trailer to be provided in an eco-friendly commercial vehicle, an air supply device configured to compress and supply air, and a controller electrically connected to the air supply device and configured to control rotation speed of the air supply device to control the air of the air supply device, wherein the controller increases the rotation speed of the air supply device based on whether the trailer is provided in the eco-friendly commercial vehicle, which is detected by the sensor.

Various embodiments of a method and apparatus for an air charging system controller for an air braked vehicle are disclosed. The air charging system controller comprises an input for receiving conditions of the vehicle, an output for controlling a compressor in a normal mode and in a high demand mode and control logic. The control logic determines whether the vehicle meets a predetermined condition and controls the compressor in the high demand mode in response to the vehicle meeting the predetermined condition.

Various embodiments of a method and apparatus for an air charging system controller for an air braked vehicle are disclosed. The air charging system controller comprises an input for receiving conditions of the vehicle, an output for controlling a compressor in a normal mode and in a high demand mode and control logic. The control logic determines whether the vehicle meets a predetermined condition and controls the compressor in the high demand mode in response to the vehicle meeting the predetermined condition.

An aircraft braking system for an aircraft, the aircraft including first and second brakes, and first and second energy distribution systems for delivering energy to the first and second brakes to operate the respective first and second brakes. The aircraft braking system is switchable between: a first configuration, in which the first energy distribution system is coupled to the first brake and is isolated from the second brake, and the second energy distribution system is coupled to the second brake and is isolated from the first brake; and a second configuration, in which the first energy distribution system is coupled to both the first and second brakes.

A transportation vehicle with a brake system designed for rapid deceleration of a moving vehicle, which enhances the effectiveness of vehicular braking in emergency situations, and increases the safety of automobile traffic on roads, which results in greater road-traffic safety due to enhanced reliability and higher effectiveness of braking under emergency situations. A vehicular hydraulic brake system having a master brake cylinder with a hydraulic reservoir supplying a brake fluid, a control foot pedal and a vacuum booster connected to an operating brake cylinder of each wheel. The brake system has emergency braking assemblies mounted before the operating brake cylinders of at least rear wheels. The emergency braking assembly includes an electrical mechanism operating in a reciprocating manner and has a rod attached to a piston of a hydraulic cylinder. An inlet hole of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to a pipeline in communication with the master braking cylinder. An outlet hole of the hydraulic cylinder is in communication with the operating brake cylinder. A top portion of the hydraulic cylinder has a compensation port in close proximity to the electrical mechanism, said compensation port being connected to the pipeline in communication with the master braking cylinder. A bottom portion of the hydraulic cylinder of the emergency braking assembly is disposed not lower than a top level of the operating brake cylinder.

According to at least one aspect, the present disclosure provides a piston pump comprising: a piston unit configured to reciprocate by driving of a motor cam; a sleeve unit disposed to surround at least a part of the piston unit and having a space in which brake oil is stored; and a check valve unit facing the sleeve unit and discharging the brake oil to an outside of the sleeve unit when a pressure of the brake oil increases, wherein the piston unit includes a first piston having a first end in contact with the motor cam and reciprocating, a second piston having a first end coupled to a second end of the first piston and configured to press the brake oil, and a spring cap coupled to a second end of the second piston and disposed to accommodate an inlet spring therein.

According to at least one aspect, the present disclosure provides a piston pump comprising: a piston unit configured to reciprocate by driving of a motor cam; a sleeve unit disposed to surround at least a part of the piston unit and having a space in which brake oil is stored; and a check valve unit facing the sleeve unit and discharging the brake oil to an outside of the sleeve unit when a pressure of the brake oil increases, wherein the piston unit includes a first piston having a first end in contact with the motor cam and reciprocating, a second piston having a first end coupled to a second end of the first piston and configured to press the brake oil, and a spring cap coupled to a second end of the second piston and disposed to accommodate an inlet spring therein.