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Dual-circuit brake system

US4819998A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 11, 1987
Grant dateApr 11, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 11, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T8/94
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dual-circuit brake system for utility vehicles is disclosed which enables simultaneous anti-skid regulation in two brake circuits (I, II). To this end, the brake cylinders of the axle of the first brake circuit (I) that is equipped with sensors is monitored directly by pressure control valves and dependent thereon the brake cylinders of the second brake circuit (II) are monitored via relay valves. The circuits are secured from one another via a pressure control lock valve.

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