B60T13/62

BRAKE SYSTEM WITH PLUNGER-BASED SECONDARY BRAKE MODULE
20230050897 · 2023-02-16 ·

A brake system for actuating a pair of front wheel brakes and a pair of rear wheel brakes is selectively operable during a manual push-through mode. A primary power transmission unit actuates at least one of wheel brakes in a normal braking mode. A secondary power transmission unit actuates the front wheel brakes in a backup braking mode. A primary electronic control unit controls at least one of the primary power transmission unit and a pair of rear brake motors. A secondary electronic control unit controls at least one of the secondary power transmission unit and the rear brake motors. An ABS modulator arrangement is hydraulically interposed between at least one of first and second three-way valves and at least a selected wheel brake. A multiplex control valve arrangement is hydraulically interposed between the secondary power transmission unit and the front wheel brakes.

BRAKE SYSTEM WITH PLUNGER-BASED SECONDARY BRAKE MODULE
20230050897 · 2023-02-16 ·

A brake system for actuating a pair of front wheel brakes and a pair of rear wheel brakes is selectively operable during a manual push-through mode. A primary power transmission unit actuates at least one of wheel brakes in a normal braking mode. A secondary power transmission unit actuates the front wheel brakes in a backup braking mode. A primary electronic control unit controls at least one of the primary power transmission unit and a pair of rear brake motors. A secondary electronic control unit controls at least one of the secondary power transmission unit and the rear brake motors. An ABS modulator arrangement is hydraulically interposed between at least one of first and second three-way valves and at least a selected wheel brake. A multiplex control valve arrangement is hydraulically interposed between the secondary power transmission unit and the front wheel brakes.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF A HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM INCLUDING MANUAL PUSHTHROUGH
20230048447 · 2023-02-16 ·

A brake system includes a reservoir and a master cylinder operable to provide a brake signal responsive to actuation of a brake pedal connected thereto. The master cylinder is selectively operable to generate brake actuating pressure at an output for hydraulically actuating a pair of hydraulically actuated wheel brakes in a manual push-through operation. A power transmission unit is configured to selectively generate pressurized hydraulic fluid for actuating the pair of hydraulically actuated wheel brakes. First and second two-position three-way valves are hydraulically connected to respective ones of the pair of hydraulically operated brakes and to both the master cylinder and the power transmission unit. The first and second three-way valves each are configured to selectively switch the respective hydraulically operated brake to receive fluid from a selected one of the master cylinder, in a backup braking mode, and the power transmission unit, in a normal non-failure braking mode.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF A HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM INCLUDING MANUAL PUSHTHROUGH
20230048447 · 2023-02-16 ·

A brake system includes a reservoir and a master cylinder operable to provide a brake signal responsive to actuation of a brake pedal connected thereto. The master cylinder is selectively operable to generate brake actuating pressure at an output for hydraulically actuating a pair of hydraulically actuated wheel brakes in a manual push-through operation. A power transmission unit is configured to selectively generate pressurized hydraulic fluid for actuating the pair of hydraulically actuated wheel brakes. First and second two-position three-way valves are hydraulically connected to respective ones of the pair of hydraulically operated brakes and to both the master cylinder and the power transmission unit. The first and second three-way valves each are configured to selectively switch the respective hydraulically operated brake to receive fluid from a selected one of the master cylinder, in a backup braking mode, and the power transmission unit, in a normal non-failure braking mode.

BRAKE SYSTEM WITH FLUID STORAGE SECONDARY BRAKE MODULE
20230227016 · 2023-07-20 ·

A brake system for actuating at least one wheel brake includes a reservoir and a master cylinder operable to provide a brake signal responsive to actuation of a brake pedal connected thereto. The master cylinder is selectively operable during a manual push-through mode to generate brake actuating pressure to at least one output for hydraulically actuating at least one wheel brake. A power transmission unit is configured for actuating at least one of the wheel brakes in a non-failure normal braking mode. A secondary braking module is configured for selectively providing hydraulic fluid to each of the wheel brakes in an enhanced braking mode. The secondary braking module includes a pump motor driving at least one pump unit. Each pump unit is operatively connected to a fluid accumulator associated with the correlated wheel brake for selectively varying an amount of hydraulic fluid provided to the wheel brake.

BRAKE SYSTEM WITH FLUID STORAGE SECONDARY BRAKE MODULE
20230227016 · 2023-07-20 ·

A brake system for actuating at least one wheel brake includes a reservoir and a master cylinder operable to provide a brake signal responsive to actuation of a brake pedal connected thereto. The master cylinder is selectively operable during a manual push-through mode to generate brake actuating pressure to at least one output for hydraulically actuating at least one wheel brake. A power transmission unit is configured for actuating at least one of the wheel brakes in a non-failure normal braking mode. A secondary braking module is configured for selectively providing hydraulic fluid to each of the wheel brakes in an enhanced braking mode. The secondary braking module includes a pump motor driving at least one pump unit. Each pump unit is operatively connected to a fluid accumulator associated with the correlated wheel brake for selectively varying an amount of hydraulic fluid provided to the wheel brake.

AUTOMATIC PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE FOR MULTIPLE LEVELS OF DRIVING AUTOMATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

An automatic pressure regulating valve for multiple levels of driving automation of a commercial vehicle includes an upper valve body, a lower valve body, a piston, a main valve core assembly, a switching valve, a quick-acting intake valve, and a quick-acting exhaust valve. The switching valve, the quick-acting intake valve and the quick-acting exhaust valve are all mounted at an upper end of the upper valve body. The piston is located in a chamber formed by the upper valve body and the lower valve body to divide the chamber into an upper control chamber and a lower chamber. The main valve core assembly is mounted in the lower valve body. The automatic pressure regulating valve is applicable to a commercial vehicle allowing for multiple levels of driving automation.

AUTOMATIC PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE FOR MULTIPLE LEVELS OF DRIVING AUTOMATION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

An automatic pressure regulating valve for multiple levels of driving automation of a commercial vehicle includes an upper valve body, a lower valve body, a piston, a main valve core assembly, a switching valve, a quick-acting intake valve, and a quick-acting exhaust valve. The switching valve, the quick-acting intake valve and the quick-acting exhaust valve are all mounted at an upper end of the upper valve body. The piston is located in a chamber formed by the upper valve body and the lower valve body to divide the chamber into an upper control chamber and a lower chamber. The main valve core assembly is mounted in the lower valve body. The automatic pressure regulating valve is applicable to a commercial vehicle allowing for multiple levels of driving automation.

Vehicle brake system having a brake pedal unit
11691600 · 2023-07-04 · ·

A brake pedal unit includes a housing defining a bore formed therein. An input piston is slidably disposed in the bore. The input piston is connected to a brake pedal such that engagement of the brake pedal causes movement of the input piston within the bore of the housing of the brake pedal unit. The brake pedal unit is defined to be in an at rest position when the brake pedal in not engaged causing movement of the input piston. A primary piston is slidably disposed in the bore for pressurizing a primary chamber. A primary passageway permits fluid communication between the primary chamber and the reservoir, wherein fluid flow through the primary passageway is blocked when the brake pedal unit is in the rest position. A secondary piston is slidably disposed in the bore for pressurizing a secondary chamber. A secondary passageway permits fluid communication between the secondary chamber and the reservoir, wherein fluid flow through the secondary passageway is blocked when the brake pedal unit is in the rest position.

Vehicle brake system having a brake pedal unit
11691600 · 2023-07-04 · ·

A brake pedal unit includes a housing defining a bore formed therein. An input piston is slidably disposed in the bore. The input piston is connected to a brake pedal such that engagement of the brake pedal causes movement of the input piston within the bore of the housing of the brake pedal unit. The brake pedal unit is defined to be in an at rest position when the brake pedal in not engaged causing movement of the input piston. A primary piston is slidably disposed in the bore for pressurizing a primary chamber. A primary passageway permits fluid communication between the primary chamber and the reservoir, wherein fluid flow through the primary passageway is blocked when the brake pedal unit is in the rest position. A secondary piston is slidably disposed in the bore for pressurizing a secondary chamber. A secondary passageway permits fluid communication between the secondary chamber and the reservoir, wherein fluid flow through the secondary passageway is blocked when the brake pedal unit is in the rest position.