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Compact tank for an electrohydraulic braking system

US6984000B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 23, 2002
Grant dateJan 10, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T17/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tank intended for an electrohydraulic braking system comprises, according to the present invention, a first chamber (7) for the supply of a primary hydraulic circuit of a master cylinder with brake fluid, a second chamber (9) for the supply of a secondary hydraulic circuit of the master cylinder (not shown) with brake fluid, a third chamber (11) for the supply of a hydraulic pump with brake fluid, and a fourth chamber (13), a measuring one, which accommodates a detection device, indicating when the brake-fluid level inside the tank is too low. The tank has a flow path for the interconnection of the first chamber (7), the second chamber (9) and the third chamber (11) when the hydraulic-fluid level is higher than a safety level, and for the fluid-tight separation of said chambers when the hydraulic-fluid level is lower than the safety level.

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