Brake control unit
US12162461B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2270/413
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Towed vehicles can be extremely heavy. Accordingly, it is too much of a burden to the braking system of a towing vehicle to not have brakes on the towed vehicle. Controlling the brakes of the towed vehicle must be accurately applied otherwise undesirable conditions can be created. There is a need for a method for controlling braking of a towed vehicle. This method comprises receiving a first signal via a communication bus of a towing vehicle, the first signal relating to at least one operating condition of at least one the towing vehicle and a towed vehicle, sending a second signal to brakes of the towed vehicle, the second signal based on said first signal.
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