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Control device for the deceleration of a heavy vehicle

US4164987A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 7, 1977
Grant dateAug 21, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 7, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T8/1708
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to control devices for electrical, hydraulic or other forms of decelerator for heavy vehicles. For the purpose of avoiding skidding of the wheels of the vehicles when empty, in the case of a false maneuvre by the driver, the devices comprise means for automatically neutralizing the brake when the deceleration of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined level of the order of 1-3 m/s.sup.2.

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