Auxiliary parking brake system
US5036961A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T13/662
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid pressure braking system for a vehicle having service brakes and spring activated parking brakes includes electropneumatic activators for effecting and holding a limited service brake application while the driver leaves the vehicle to make a route pick-up. Accordingly, the spring brakes are not used during route pick-ups, thereby increasing the life of the spring actuator since it is not repeatedly cycled. An electropneumatic interlock automatically effects a parking brake application if the vehicle ignition is switched off while an electropneumatic service actuation is effected.
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