Patent classifications
B60T17/02
INTELLIGENT ADVANCED ENGINE BRAKING SYSTEM
A system and method for slowing a vehicle. Road conditions around the vehicle are monitored, and determined if those road conditions are hazardous. An engine control unit is informed of the hazardous road conditions and alters the operation of the engine control unit in response to the hazardous road conditions. When an operator of the vehicle desires to slow the vehicle down, an indication is received indicating the intent to slow the vehicle down. The vehicle is then slowed based upon the altered operation of the engine control unit by applying a vacuum to increase a manifold vacuum of the engine.
Hydraulic assembly of a traction control system of a vehicle brake system having two separate control units
A hydraulic assembly of a traction control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes a hydraulic block, a motor block, and a control device. The hydraulic block includes at least one electric hydraulic valve and at least one electric hydraulic pump arranged therein. The motor block includes an electric motor arranged therein. The electric motor is configured to drive the at least one hydraulic pump. The control device is configured to control the at least one hydraulic valve, the at least one hydraulic pump, and the electric motor. The control device has two structurally separate control units, which include a first control unit with signal components and a second control unit with power components.
Hydraulic assembly of a traction control system of a vehicle brake system having two separate control units
A hydraulic assembly of a traction control system of a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes a hydraulic block, a motor block, and a control device. The hydraulic block includes at least one electric hydraulic valve and at least one electric hydraulic pump arranged therein. The motor block includes an electric motor arranged therein. The electric motor is configured to drive the at least one hydraulic pump. The control device is configured to control the at least one hydraulic valve, the at least one hydraulic pump, and the electric motor. The control device has two structurally separate control units, which include a first control unit with signal components and a second control unit with power components.
VEHICLE COMPRESSOR CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD
The disclosure herein relates to a vehicle compressor control apparatus and control method, and more particularly to a vehicle compressor control apparatus for controlling compressor operating rate to allow braking according to brake negative pressure, while maintaining a minimum level of operation of the compressor. By preventing compressor deactivation during braking, the control apparatus assists in preventing moisture build-up of moisture on a windshield that decreases visibility for a driver and increases safety concerns. The apparatus includes: a compressor that reduces a temperature by compressing an air conditioner coolant; a data sensor that detects status data; and a controller that determines whether a brake negative pressure margin rate meets a first reference value when the status data satisfy a predetermined condition, and sets a compressor operating accordingly when the brake negative pressure margin rate meets a first reference value.
AIR BRAKING SYSTEM
An air braking system for a vehicle can include an air compressor, a reservoir, a first air line, a brake hub, a second air line, a control valve, a release valve, and a third fluid line. The first line can place an outlet of the compressor in fluid communication with an inlet of the reservoir. The brake hub can have a chamber in fluid communication with the outlet of the reservoir via the second line. The control valve can selectively open and close the second air line. The release valve can be in fluid communication with the chamber and having an outlet. The third line can place the outlet of the release valve in fluid communication with an inlet of the compressor.
Compressor assembly, air supply unit
The disclosure relates to a compressor assembly for an air supply unit of a vehicle. The compressor assembly includes: a compressor for providing pressurized air and having a compressor housing, at least one mounting bracket, wherein the at least one mounting bracket is fixed to the compressor housing, and, for each mounting bracket, one bearing for connecting the compressor assembly to a housing structure of the air supply unit. The bearing includes a flexible, hollow bellow, adapted to receive a gaseous medium, wherein the bellow includes at least one mounting feature, in particular recess, adapted to receive the mounting bracket, and the bellow is adapted to be pneumatically charged from an unpressurized state into a pressurized state, wherein the mounting feature is adapted to mechanically connect the bellow to the mounting bracket in a pressurized state via a positive lock.
Compressor assembly, air supply unit
The disclosure relates to a compressor assembly for an air supply unit of a vehicle. The compressor assembly includes: a compressor for providing pressurized air and having a compressor housing, at least one mounting bracket, wherein the at least one mounting bracket is fixed to the compressor housing, and, for each mounting bracket, one bearing for connecting the compressor assembly to a housing structure of the air supply unit. The bearing includes a flexible, hollow bellow, adapted to receive a gaseous medium, wherein the bellow includes at least one mounting feature, in particular recess, adapted to receive the mounting bracket, and the bellow is adapted to be pneumatically charged from an unpressurized state into a pressurized state, wherein the mounting feature is adapted to mechanically connect the bellow to the mounting bracket in a pressurized state via a positive lock.
ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLABLE DRIVE ASSEMBLY
An electrically controllable drive assembly including an electric motor having a rotor capable of being driven to execute a rotational movement, a motor shaft connected in rotationally fixed fashion to the rotor, and a signal transmitter of a sensor device for the electronic acquisition and evaluation of the angle of rotation of the motor shaft. The signal transmitter is indirectly anchored on the motor shaft via a holding element. The holding element is a hollow cylinder that has an open first end with which the holding element is fastened on the motor shaft and a second end, situated facing away from the motor shaft, and at least one holding element region that extends into the open cross-section of the holding element.
Pressure-medium control valve and piston pump for an electronically slip-controllable vehicle brake system
A piston pump for pumping a pressure medium in an electronically slip-controllable vehicle brake system includes a pressure-medium control valve configured to control a throughflow direction in a pressure medium circuit. The pressure-medium control valve has a valve housing, a valve seat, and a valve-closing body that is received in the valve housing in an axially movable and radially guided manner. The valve-closing body is configured to control the valve seat according to the prevailing pressure ratios upstream and downstream of the valve seat. The valve seat is configured as a single component with the valve housing. The pressure-medium control valve is produced by forming in a compact and cost-effective manner. The pressure-medium control valve operates quietly and is configured to be used alternatively as an independent unit that is configured to be tested prior to use.
Hydraulic block for electronic braking device and electronic braking device having the same
A hydraulic block of an electronic braking device for a vehicle may include: a block body; an input port part disposed on the block body, and connected to an output line of a main braking device to brake a vehicle using hydraulic pressure; an output port part connected to a hydraulic brake line for individually adjusting one or more wheels; and a hydraulic circuit part formed in the block body so as to extend from the input port part to the output port part, and configured to control hydraulic pressure for redundancy of vehicle braking.