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Vehicle brake anti-block system with selective steering, or braking priority

US3972568A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 30, 1975
Grant dateAug 3, 1976
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Expiry dateMay 30, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T8/1764
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wheel brake anti-lock system comprises a circuit which senses which one of the front wheels turns faster than the other and, in dependence on sensed applied braking fluid pressure, as controlled by the operator, the anti-lock system bases its control characteristics on either the faster, or the slower one of the wheels, thereby favoring either braking effort, or steering and attitude control; when the braking pressure is high, commanding fast stops, braking effort is favored; when the braking pressure is low, attitude control is favored, thus preventing skids on differentially slippery surfaces with respect to the right and left wheels of the vehicle.

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