The invention relates to a functional unit (100) for a brake release device, comprising a recess (111) for receiving a pump assembly (113), an actuating cylinder support (119) for receiving an actuating cylinder arrangement (400), wherein the functional unit (100) is formed as an integral functional block where the actuating cylinder support (119), the recess (111) and a plurality of channels (150, 160, 170, 171, 172, 180, 190) for a hydraulic medium are developed, said channels forming a line arrangement. The invention also relates to a brake release device having such a functional unit.

The invention relates to a functional unit (100) for a brake release device, comprising a recess (111) for receiving a pump assembly (113), an actuating cylinder support (119) for receiving an actuating cylinder arrangement (400), wherein the functional unit (100) is formed as an integral functional block where the actuating cylinder support (119), the recess (111) and a plurality of channels (150, 160, 170, 171, 172, 180, 190) for a hydraulic medium are developed, said channels forming a line arrangement. The invention also relates to a brake release device having such a functional unit.

A method and device control at least one air dryer unit of an air supply system for the primary and auxiliary air supply of a vehicle. In the method and device, at least one compressor is driven by an associated electric motor that serves both for the primary air supply of a primary air tank and for the auxiliary air supply of an auxiliary air tank. Compressed air generated by the compressor is channeled over the at least one downstream air dryer unit so as to dry the compressed air generated by the compressor while the drying agent of the air dryer is regenerated with dried compressed air. During the auxiliary air supply, the air flow used for regenerating the at least one air dryer unit is reduced or suppressed.

A method and device control at least one air dryer unit of an air supply system for the primary and auxiliary air supply of a vehicle. In the method and device, at least one compressor is driven by an associated electric motor that serves both for the primary air supply of a primary air tank and for the auxiliary air supply of an auxiliary air tank. Compressed air generated by the compressor is channeled over the at least one downstream air dryer unit so as to dry the compressed air generated by the compressor while the drying agent of the air dryer is regenerated with dried compressed air. During the auxiliary air supply, the air flow used for regenerating the at least one air dryer unit is reduced or suppressed.

Provided is a pump device capable of suppressing an increase in size of a housing. The pump device includes: a housing including therein an oil passage and a pump; a motor configured to drive the pump; a motor mounting surface which is formed on one side surface of the housing, and to which the motor is mounted; a first port which is formed on the motor mounting surface, and to which a pipe connected to a master cylinder is mounted; a first surface formed so as to continue to the motor mounting surface, and including a second port to which a pipe connected to a wheel cylinder is mounted; a second surface formed so as to continue to the motor mounting surface and the first surface; and a third port which is formed on the second surface, and to which a pipe connecting an external device and the oil passage to each other is fixed.

Provided is a pump device capable of suppressing an increase in size of a housing. The pump device includes: a housing including therein an oil passage and a pump; a motor configured to drive the pump; a motor mounting surface which is formed on one side surface of the housing, and to which the motor is mounted; a first port which is formed on the motor mounting surface, and to which a pipe connected to a master cylinder is mounted; a first surface formed so as to continue to the motor mounting surface, and including a second port to which a pipe connected to a wheel cylinder is mounted; a second surface formed so as to continue to the motor mounting surface and the first surface; and a third port which is formed on the second surface, and to which a pipe connecting an external device and the oil passage to each other is fixed.

A system and method for increasing brake line pressure after brake booster vacuum has been exhausted is presented. In one example, brake line pressure is increased at a same rate after brake booster vacuum is exhausted as before brake booster vacuum is exhausted so that a driver experiences a continuous braking force.

A system and method for increasing brake line pressure after brake booster vacuum has been exhausted is presented. In one example, brake line pressure is increased at a same rate after brake booster vacuum is exhausted as before brake booster vacuum is exhausted so that a driver experiences a continuous braking force.

A controller for a vehicle pneumatic system loads a compressor responsive to engine power absorption by the engine and air storage facility air pressure readings up to a pressure limit. The controller is responds to power demand on the engine in excess of an engine speed related global maximum and air pressure readings down to a global minimum for unloading the compressor. The controller provides for loading and unloading the compressor to maintain storage facility pressure within an operating maximum and an operating minimum which lie between the global maximum and global minimum pressures. The controller responds to air pressure readings reaching or falling below the global minimum for loading the compressor and to air pressure readings reaching or exceeding the global maximum for unloading the compressor.

A controller for a vehicle pneumatic system loads a compressor responsive to engine power absorption by the engine and air storage facility air pressure readings up to a pressure limit. The controller is responds to power demand on the engine in excess of an engine speed related global maximum and air pressure readings down to a global minimum for unloading the compressor. The controller provides for loading and unloading the compressor to maintain storage facility pressure within an operating maximum and an operating minimum which lie between the global maximum and global minimum pressures. The controller responds to air pressure readings reaching or falling below the global minimum for loading the compressor and to air pressure readings reaching or exceeding the global maximum for unloading the compressor.