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Braking force control apparatus for saddle ride vehicle

US9809222B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2015
Grant dateNov 7, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2720/16
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A braking force control apparatus in a motorcycle, includes a controller which controls a transmission to reduces driving force of an engine by a predetermined speed reduction ratio and transmits the driving force to a drive wheel of a vehicle, a clutch between the engine and the transmission, and brake devices which generate braking force on the wheels.The vehicle is switchable between a normal and a slow speed driving modes. In the slow speed mode the controller detects an inclination pitching angle θ, and causes the brake devices to generate braking force on at least one of the drive wheels when θ≧a predetermined value, then starts switching the clutch to a connected state when a driving operation is input, and gradually releases the braking force once driving force starts to be transmitted to the drive wheel.

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