Braking system for a vehicle
US9340191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T13/745
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A braking system for a vehicle having a hydraulic brake device for applying a friction brake force to at least one wheel of the vehicle includes a master cylinder and a mechanically controlled backup hydraulic cylinder. The master cylinder is in fluid communication with a reserve of brake fluid and in fluid communication with the hydraulic brake device. The master cylinder is operative to control the hydraulic brake device upon actuation. The mechanically controlled regulation backup cylinder is in fluid communication with the reserve of brake fluid and in fluid communication with the master cylinder. The backup hydraulic cylinder is mechanically controlled to move brake fluid therein and thereby actuate the master cylinder by delivering brake fluid to the master cylinder.
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