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Methods and systems for controlling braking in vehicles

US8209100B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2009
Grant dateJun 26, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T2220/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling braking in a vehicle having a brake pedal includes the steps of calculating an intended amount of brake torque corresponding to a braking request made via application of the brake pedal, applying the intended amount of brake torque if a pre-determined condition pertaining to the vehicle is satisfied, and applying a filtered amount of brake torque if the pre-determined condition is not satisfied.

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