Universal trailer mounted proportional brake controller
US9150201B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T8/1708
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer mounted proportional brake controller for a towed vehicle and a method of controlling the brakes of a towed vehicle is described. The brake control unit may control the brakes of a towed vehicle. The brake control unit may include a power control unit and a hand control unit. The power control unit may be connected to the brakes of the towed vehicle and the power control unit may be capable of selectively controlling the brakes of the towed vehicle based on a set of braking parameters. The hand control unit may be configured to remotely communicate with the power control unit. The hand control unit may be capable of transmitting information to the power control unit to adjust at least one of the braking parameters and receiving information from the power control unit.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.