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System and method for validating operation of secondary braking system of a vehicle

US10501065B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2017
Grant dateDec 10, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T2270/406
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is disclosed for validating operation of a secondary braking system (SBS) of a vehicle having a plurality of brakes, by controlling the SBS and a primary braking system (PBS) of the vehicle. The method may involve using the PBS to generate a first predetermined target braking pressure in the PBS for at least a first one of the brakes, while using the SBS to generate a second predetermined target braking pressure in the SBS for at least a second one of the brakes. Actual and anticipated performance characteristics of a braking component associated with the vehicle are then observed and compared, and from the comparison a determination is made whether the SBS is operating properly.

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