Steer/brake system
US11932304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D11/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steer/brake system for a vehicle (with wheels and/or tracks) is disclosed. The system may comprise a steering system with an operator control and braking system for each side of the vehicle with a master cylinder for the brake mechanism and an interface between the braking system and the operator control. Operation may provide a phase where the interface is at least partially engaged and force may be applied through the interface to the master cylinder to engage the brake mechanism to provide modulation for the operator control. A steering emulation system may comprise the interface and a compliant element configured to provide modulation for the operator control. The system may comprise a shared hydraulic system; the brake mechanism may comprise the steering brake mechanism and the service brake mechanism.
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