Air braking system
US9610929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T8/343
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air braking unit for use in an air braking system. The air braking unit is arranged to be positioned, in use, at a vehicle wheel, and comprises an inlet for receiving, in use, compressed air from a central source. At least one first valve is arranged to selectively allow compressed air from the inlet to enter a wheel brake chamber in use. At least one second valve is arranged to selectively allow air from the brake chamber to be released via an outlet to the atmosphere in use and control means controls the first and second valves to operate to selectively control the air pressure in the brake chamber in use.
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