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Anti-lock braking system controller for adjusting slip thresholds on inclines

US6728621B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2002
Grant dateApr 27, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T2201/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for operating a vehicle anti-lock braking system includes a brake pedal and a brake modulator that reduces braking pressure by an initial pressure reduction after detecting insipient wheel lock. Vehicle deceleration is measured as a function of brake pedal position. A first table is updated with the vehicle deceleration and the brake pedal position. A coefficient of friction of a road surface is estimated based on the first table. A slip target for at least one wheel is estimated and is based on an estimated maximum slip of the at least one wheel before losing traction minus an estimated potential for vehicle rollover. A deceleration target for at least one wheel is estimated and is based on an estimated maximum deceleration of the at least one wheel before losing traction minus the estimated potential for vehicle rollover.

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