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Method, system and control device for controlling a compressed air controlled brake system

US8655568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2011
Grant dateFeb 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P1/283
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

For a compressed-air-controlled vehicle brake system having at least one brake, a control process includes using a monitoring sensor to determine whether at least one component of the vehicle is not secured or is not properly positioned, and automatically activating the vehicle brakes in response to a determination that the at least one component is not secured and/or is improperly positioned.

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