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Anti-lock brake system using engine torque to detect the transition of the driven wheels from a low friction to a high friction road surface

US5449049A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1995
Grant dateSep 12, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T2210/124
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An anti-lock braking system having an anti-lock braking control which periodically increases the speed of the engine during the anti-lock mode of operation. The anti-lock braking control detects the deceleration of the driven wheel speed when each periodic increase in engine speed is terminated, to detect the transition in the driven wheels from a low friction road surface to a high friction road surface. Upon the detection of the transition to a high friction road surface, the anti-lock brake control terminates the increased engine speed and increases the brake fluid pressure to the driven wheel actuators to maintain maximum anti-lock braking torque.

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