Automatic braking device for a vehicle and method for automatically braking a vehicle
US11254295B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2270/604
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic braking device for a vehicle and a method for automatically braking a vehicle. The vehicle is automatically braked using at least one friction brake of the vehicle in such a way that a brake force that is effectuated by the at least one friction brake is increased, at least at times, with a predefined maximum brake force buildup gradient and/or up to a predefined maximum brake force. At least when no emergency braking situation is present, it is ascertained prior to the automatic braking whether the vehicle at that moment is traveling through a specified or self-determined particulate matter protection area, and, if necessary, the brake force that is effectuated with the aid of the at least one friction brake is increased at most with a predefined or set limiting brake force buildup gradient and/or at most up to a predefined or set limiting brake force.
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