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Device and method for termination an automatic braking process in motor vehicles

US5556173A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Filing dateNov 8, 1994
Grant dateSep 17, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T2201/03
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device and method for terminating an automatic braking process in a motor vehicle ensures that the automatic braking process is reliably switched off. The relative movement between the pressure rod of the brake system and a component which can be moved with respect thereto within a defined movement play is detected by two control switches, namely a make contact and a break contact which are actuated via a common switching cam. A switching process of the control switches takes place whenever the brake pedal is moved in the direction of its rest position. If a switching process which corresponds to this relative movement takes place during an automatic braking process, the braking process is terminated.

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