Method and arrangement for measuring and estimating a brake factor in a vehicle brake system
US8108117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2201/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for measuring and estimating a brake factor in a vehicle brake system, said vehicle including a towing vehicle and a trailer having a plurality of wheel axles, wherein said method includes: initiating a controlled braking manoeuvre involving at least a first wheel axle and a second wheel axle; and obtaining values representing said brake factor for said wheel first wheel axle and said second wheel axle by a control unit which is provided with a brake adaptation function to obtain a brake balance between said towing vehicle and said trailer. The method furthermore includes: braking, in a forced manner, said first wheel axle when retardation of said vehicle is requested; estimating the brake factor for said first wheel axle by determining the brake pressure and braking torque for said first wheel axle; providing a transition phase after which said second wheel axle is braked, in a forced manner, and estimating the brake factor for said second wheel axle by determining the brake pressure and braking torque for said second wheel axle. An arrangement for measuring and estimating the brake factor in a vehicle brake system is also disclosed.
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