Brake device for a two-wheeled motor vehicle, and method of using same
US7188911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T11/101
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A braking device for a motorcycle, in which front wheel braking means is operated in conjunction with a braking operation on a rear wheel, eliminates a rapid change in front/rear braking force distribution at the time of a rear wheel braking operation so as to consistently allow a rider to feel a smooth braking operation. Braking force distribution characteristics on the rear and front wheels are previously set for each vehicle speed. When the braking operation on the rear wheel is performed, a brake caliper on the front wheel is controlled so as to maintain braking force distribution characteristics corresponding to a vehicle speed when the operation is started.
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