Electronic trailer brake controller
US5620236A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T15/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronic brake controller for actuating electric wheel brakes of a towed vehicle in response to actuation of the brakes of an associated towing vehicle. The brake controller includes a sensor for producing a brake control signal which is representative of the desired braking of the towed vehicle. The controller also includes a microprocessor for responsive to the brake control signal for generating an output signal for actuating the electric wheel brakes of the towed vehicle.
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