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Hydraulic brake system

US6058705A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 10, 1997
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T8/409
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a hydraulic brake system having a tandem master cylinder as the brake force set-point value transducer for braking by external force, downstream of which are disconnection valves for hydraulically disconnecting the master cylinder from wheel brake cylinders for external force braking. To achieve a pedal travel when the disconnection valves are closed, the invention proposes a lengthened idle travel of the pistons of the master cylinder, for instance by increasing a valve opening stroke of central valves integrated with the pistons. A travel-dependent pedal force is realized with simulator spring elements that act upon the pistons.

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