Method of controlling a heavy-duty vehicle in a slope
US12090983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2710/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method of controlling a heavy-duty vehicle in a slope when the vehicle has come to a standstill due to service brakes of the vehicle having applied a service brake force, the method comprising determining a total brake force required for maintaining the vehicle at standstill, activating at least one park brake for providing a park brake force, gradually increasing the park brake force, and, while the park brake force is gradually increased, gradually reducing the service brake force while maintaining the sum of the service brake force and the park brake force at least equal to the determined total brake force.
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