Automatic downhill snub braking
US10829098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/106
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed herein that perform automatic downhill snub braking. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes an electronic powertrain controller to cause a deceleration of a vehicle in response to a first request from an electronic cruise controller, the first request responsive to a change in grade of a driving surface and an electronic brake controller to apply snub braking to the vehicle in response to a second request received from the electronic cruise controller, the second request responsive to a speed of the vehicle reaching a maximum speed.
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