Electronic brake controller and display
US6282480A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T17/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake control unit provides a properly oriented brake control display irrespective of whether the brake control unit is installed in a normal or inverted mode. The brake control unit determines whether a brake control signal is asserted when the brake control unit is connected to a vehicle power supply. If so, the brake control display is inverted. Alternatively, the brake control unit determines orientation by monitoring a position sensitive device. The brake control unit is also capable of determining and displaying the status of a brake load on the brake control display. In addition, the brake control unit is capable of determining and displaying an output voltage of the brake control unit on the brake control display.
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