Brake control system
US6802572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T13/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake control system for towed vehicles is disclosed which provides for controlled application of hydraulic brakes in a towed vehicle in response to the application of the brakes of the towing vehicle. The system is designed in two preferred embodiments. The first embodiment is a self-contained design adapted for use with rental trailers, for example, where a plurality of towed vehicles will be associated with a particular trailer. The second embodiment is intended for hard wiring in connection with the towed and towing vehicles. In each case, superior performance is obtained because the system operates the brake system of the towed vehicle in a unique manner.
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