Brake light circuit for engine retarder
US7046133B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T17/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake warning apparatus for a vehicle having a motor brake retarder system for warning a trailing vehicle the motor brake retarder system is activated and the vehicle is decelerating. The motor brake retarder system having a plurality of retarders disposed on respective cylinders of a motor of a vehicle for imposing a braking function to the respective cylinders of the motor, each retarder electrically connected to an electronic control module by one of a plurality of control leads. The brake warning apparatus includes an electrical interface electrically connected to each one of the plurality of respective control leads for receiving a control signal from the electronic control module. The brake warning apparatus also includes a brake warning switch for receiving the control signal from the electrical interface and in response to the control signal passing an electrical current to the brake warning light.
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