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Device for supplying current and/or voltage to a vehicle trailer for the supply of brake components

US6515376B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 1999
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q1/305
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for supplying current and/or voltage to a vehicle trailer for the electric supply of brake components of the vehicle trailer, where the vehicle trailer is connected with the tractor vehicle by a first supply line. At least one second supply line is provided to connect the vehicle trailer with the tractor vehicle. A brake light supply line may be used as the second supply line providing the current and/or voltage supply line for the electronic and/or electric components of a braking device of a vehicle trailer when the supply of the braking device has failed.

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