Controller, control method, and brake system
US11273807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/403
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention obtains a controller and a control method capable of improving safety by an automatic braking operation while preventing a motorcycle from falling over. The invention also obtains a brake system that includes such a controller.In the controller and the control method according to the invention, a control mode that makes the motorcycle execute the automatic braking operation is initiated in response to trigger information generated in accordance with peripheral environment of the motorcycle. In the control mode, distribution of an automatic braking force to a front wheel and a rear wheel is controlled in accordance with travel posture of the motorcycle, and the automatic braking force is a braking force that is applied to the wheels of the motorcycle by the automatic braking operation.
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