Fail-safe system in anti-skid brake control system for automotive vehicles
US4722576A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1984 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2270/416
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fail-safe system for an automotive anti-skid control system ensures that manual control of vehicle brakes is enabled if any system components should fail. The anti-skid control system employs actuators to control the brakes automatically, the actuators being powered by a vehicle battery. The power supply to the actuators is interrupted by the fail-safe system if malfunction of any system components is detected and the control signals for operating the actuators are held to a value such that the actuators are positioned in the brake pressure increase position. Specifically, the fail-safe system checks for open or short circuits in the actuators themselves, inaccuracy or failure of any of a plurality of wheel speed sensors, excessive or insufficient battery voltage, and malfunction of major system components such as a hydraulic pump used to expedite automatic control, signal processing units, etc. The particular type of malfunction may be recorded for reference during maintenance and repair.
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