Method and device for assessing the compatability of braking systems of a vehicle combination

US8543305B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• WABCO GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Bernd Heise · Munich, DE
• Hans Holst · Hannover, DE
• Udo Ronnenberg · Großburgwedel, DE
• Axel Stender · Hameln, DE
• Norbert Witte · Rodenberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 9, 2008
• Grant date: Sep 24, 2013
• Expiry date: Jan 17, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60T17/18
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and a device for assessing the compatibility of braking systems of a vehicle combination comprising a tractor and a trailer determine applied braking power (Wa) for a braking process of the trailer, and a required braking power for the braking process (Wb) of the trailer.