Trailer electronic braking system
US7925409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2230/03
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer electronic braking system is provided for a road train having a tractor and a plurality of trailers. The braking system includes a braking ECU on each trailer and a communication interface being provided so that the braking ECU on a first trailer and the braking ECU on a second trailer are able to communicate with one another. In use, the respective braking ECU on the first and second trailer receive an input from a respective sensor on the first and second trailer adapted to detect lateral acceleration and/or wheel speed. In the event that one of the sensors detects lateral acceleration and/or a wheel speed indicative of a loss of stability, the sensor generates a signal for actuating stability control, which signal is passed via the communication interface to the braking ECU on the other trailer, so that the other trailer can actuate stability control.
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