Electronic trailer brake controller
US5615930A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T13/74
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronic brake controller for actuating electric wheel brakes of a towed vehicle in response to braking of an associated towing vehicle. The controller includes a microprocessor responsive to the braking of the towing vehicle for generating an output signal for actuating the towed vehicle brakes in accordance with a brake response curve. The brake response curve can include a non-linear portion.
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