Brake activation system an method with vehicle floor placement
US8887879B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T7/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake activation system and method are described. In one example, a bottom surface is configured to engage a floor pan of a towed vehicle near a brake pedal. An actuation arm extends away from the bottom surface and is configured to connect to the brake pedal to actuate a brake of the towed vehicle through the brake pedal, the actuation arm extends in a direction partially normal to the bottom surface. An arm drive system applies pressure to the actuation arm to drive the brake pedal to actuate the brake, the arm drive system being connected to the bottom surface to drive the actuation arm against the bottom surface in a direction partially normal to the bottom surface.
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