Controller and method for monitoring trailer brake applications
US9821779B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2220/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments of a tractor controller for monitoring trailer brake applications is disclosed. The control logic of the tractor control is capable of receiving a signal indicative of a trailer brake application; receiving a signal indicative of a foot brake application; totaling a number of signals indicative of a trailer brake application for a predetermined time period; and totaling a number of signals indicative of a foot brake application for the predetermined time period. The control logic then compares the total number of signals indicative of a trailer brake application with the total number of signals indicative of a foot brake application. The control logic records a flag in response to the total number of signals indicative of a trailer brake application being greater than the total number of signals indicative of a foot brake application.
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