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Brake system for vehicle combinations

US4585278A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 26, 1984
Grant dateApr 29, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T8/327
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake system for combinations of vehicles in which a truck tractor and/or trailer (semi-trailer) is or are equipped with a supplementary electrical brake system. By the particular embodiment of the brake system, it is possible to couple a truck tractor, with or without an electrical brake system, to a trailer, with or without an electrical brake system, without infringing safety regulations.

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