Portable brake controller with wireless control interface
US11975702B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake controller is provided as an inline plug between the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle or trailer. The electronics including an accelerometer and wireless communication radio are potted within a brake controller housing package. There is no conventional display or input controls on the exterior of the brake controller package. Input settings, and possibly output messages, are communicated through a smartphone or similar software or hardware application. The brake controller can identify a hazard lighting condition and avoid braking the towed vehicle during the hazard lighting condition, and can also distinguish when braking during signaling a turn, using the turn signals of the towing vehicle.
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