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Brake system for a vehicle

US8579385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 2008
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T8/5012
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a brake system for a vehicle, with a main brake cylinder, a fluid control unit, and at least one wheel brake. The fluid control unit has, for brake pressure modulation in at least one brake circuit a switchover valve, an intake valve and a recirculating pump for each brake circuit. According to the invention, the fluid control unit has, for each brake circuit, a sliding valve which is connected into a suction line between the recirculating pump and the main brake cylinder. The sliding valve restricts the effective pressure on a suction side of the recirculating pump to a predeterminable maximum pressure value. In this case, the sliding valve can be arranged in series with or parallel to the intake valve.

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