Anti-lock braking system
US5152588A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S303/901
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An anti-lock braking system (ABS) for a vehicle is provided which in a preferred embodiment includes a controller for signalling the system to an ABS mode, a master cylinder for supplying fluid, an actuator having a bore with a first port connecting the bore with the master cylinder and a second port spaced from the first port connecting the bore with a brake, a first check valve separating the bore into a first chamber exposed to the first port and a second chamber exposed to the second port, and an orifice restricting flow between the brake and the master cylinder via the first and second chambers. A piston is mounted in the second chamber, the piston in a fully actuated position open the first check valve. A threaded driver translates the piston and is powered by a motor. A parallel path connects the master cylinder with the brake parallel to the first and second chambers of the actuator. A solenoid valve within the parallel path is governed by the controller for isolating the master cylinder from the brake when the system is in an ABS mode of operation. A second check valve allows fluid flow from the brake to the master cylinder when pressure within the master cylinder is lower…
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