Wabco Westinghouse Fahrzeugbremsen Gmbh

Wabco Fahrzeugbremsen Gmbh

Wabco Standard Gmbh

Wabco Gmbh

Erwin Petersen

Klaus Lindemann

Joachim Feldmann

Manfred Schult

Johann Rothen

Horst Deike

Helmut Ulrich

Gunther Singbartl

Konrad Rode

Hans Holst

Peter Bartscher

Gerald Stanusch

Johannes Moller

Erich Reinecke

Gerhard Ruhnau

Christian Wiehen

Detlef Schmidt

Helmut Pannbacker

Ralf Koschorek

Thomas Reich

Bodo Klein

Torsten Franke

Manfred Saba

Klaus Gl&auml;be

Harald Kaess

Siegfried Hofler

Wolf-Christian Breithor

Hans-Harald Kaess

Gerhard Stegemann

Manfred Schniggenfittich

Hans Holtz

Berthold Lohmann

Implementation of a travel dynamics control system in a vehicle is facilitated by integration of same with other operational components of an electrically controlled vehicle braking system. In an embodiment of the invention, travel dynamics electronics are integrated with the braking system electronics. In another embodiment, a yawing speed sensor and a transverse acceleration sensor are integrated with the travel dynamics electronics.

Vehicle braking system

In a motor vehicle with one or several driven axles, as well as with corresponding equalizing gears and/or power dividers for the compensation of differences in the speeds of the wheels, the spinning of wheels and/or axles is avoided through the use of braking devices for the braking of individual wheels, in conjunction with locking devices for the above-mentioned equalizing gears and/or power dividers. Upon reaching a predetermined speed difference value between the drive axles, a reduction of this speed difference is first brought about by actuation of the corresponding braking devices. When a predetermined approach tendency of the wheel speeds to each other is reached, a synchronization of the wheels is obtained by actuating the appropriate locking device. In this manner, a synchronization of rotating parts is achieved during any speed behavior of the rotating parts, without damage to parts of the motor vehicle.

Method and apparatus for the synchronization of two rotating parts

The present invention teaches an activation apparatus for a differential pawl. Such activation apparatus is designed to prevent damage to components of the differential pawl and/or of the drive train resulting from operator error. When a drive wheel slips, a monitoring means acquires a slip signal; and when a wheel slip signal is present, an interrupt means, which can be provided as a switching apparatus, prevents the preassurization of a pressure-medium-operated actuator of the activation mechanism.

Differential pawl activation apparatus

This invention provides a method of and an apparatus for regulating an electrically regulated brake circuit of a multi-circuit brake mechanism. To eliminate the cost of brake pressure modulators, this invention measures the brake value of a pressure signal regulated brake circuit and transforms it into an electric brake value signal to regulate or co-regulate the electrically regulated brake circuit in a normal mode of operation by this brake value signal.

Method of and an apparatus for regulating an electrically regulated

An electronic regulating system for regulating the supply of pressure medium to each brake cylinder of a vehicle having a plurality of wheels thereby preventing spinning of the wheels upon starting and locking of the wheels upon braking, comprises wheel speed sensors which detect the rotation of the wheels and which produce signals indicative of the individual rotational speeds of the wheels, and an electronic control unit which monitors the individual rotational speeds of the wheels and which controls the supply of the pressure medium to the brake cylinders based on the individual rotational speeds. The electronic control unit includes a speed signal processor which receives the signals produced by the wheel speed sensors and which determines the individual rotational speeds of the wheels and a vehicle reference speed therefrom. The electronic control unit further includes an evaluation and adjustment unit which detects any deviations between the vehicle reference speed and the individual rotational speeds, and which internally adjusts the individual rotational speeds to the vehicle reference speed if a deviation which is greater than a first predetermined amount but less than a second predetermined amount is detected during a fixed time period. However, if a deviation greater than the second predetermined amount is detected, no internal adjustment of the individual rotational speeds is made, but a warning light is turned on.

Electronic system for an antilock braking system which adjusts for

An error detection and display system for an apparatus having first and second operating states comprises a testing device, a display unit (e.g., a warning light), and a switch-on control unit. The testing device runs primary error test cycles for detecting errors of a first kind which occur during the first operating state of the apparatus (e.g., a vehicle at standstill), and secondary error test cycles which occur and can be detected only in the second state of the apparatus (e.g., the vehicle moving above a predetermined minimum speed). The system also includes a non-volatile memory wherein all occurrences of errors of the second kind are stored. The switch-on control unit switches on the testing device and the warning light when the vehicle is first started. If no error of the first kind is detected by the testing device and no error of the second kind is stored in the error memory, the switch-on control unit switches off the warning light while the vehicle is still at a standstill. However, if an error of the second kind is stored in the error memory, the switch-on control unit will keep the warning light on until the vehicle is traveling above the predetermined minimum speed and no new errors of the first or second kind are detected by the testing device.

Error detection and display system

A method for the surveillance of a brake device includes an indirect measurement of temperature of a selected device component, for example a brake drum, of a brake device. A warning signal is furnished, if this measured temperature reaches a maximum permissible value. The invention method is quick by employing the pressure-dependent deformation characterizing curve (11) of the device component heated to the permissible temperature. The device component represented by the brake drum (1) can heat to the maximum permissible temperature and is placed under surveillance during a brake actuation based on deformation and pressure measurement. It is then determined if the actual values reach or exceed the deformation characterizing curve (11). The invention apparatus is used in connection with brake devices in vehicles.

Method for the surveillance of a brake device in regard to overload

The invention device monitors the pressure of a measurement chamber subjected to the pressure prevailing in a vehicle tire. A pressure-sensitive device scans the tire pressure with a pressure measurement member in a measurement chamber. In case of a tire-pressure drop, the tire pressure is used to actuate an auxiliary actuator (3, 24, 26). The auxiliary actuator genrates the regulating distance (s) dependent on a tire pressure drop below a pressure value required for an actuation of the actuator (13). The regulating distance (s) is recognizable by a sensor. The invention device is suitable for providing a permanent signal even in case of an absence of pressure in the measurement chamber (21).

Device for monitoring the pressure of a measurement chamber charged with

This invention provides an anti-lock and/or an anti-slip apparatus for commercial-type vehicles, in which there is a front axle and two live rear axles. The apparatus includes an electronic system as part of the anti-lock and/or anti-slip system. Such electronic system is preferably a four-channel system. To improve the quality of regulation during acceleration and braking, there is an additional speed sensor for the direct or indirect monitoring of the angular velocity of the cardan shaft. The electronic system determines whether the rotational speed of the cardan shaft varies from the average speed of the monitored wheels (vehicle reference speed). If a variance is determined, the electronic system activates measures for an alarm indicator, the regulation of the retarder acting on the drive train and/or for the synchronization and subsequent locking of the longitudinal differential.

Anti-lock and/or anti-slip apparatus for commercial-type vehicles

A device for the surveillance of the pressure of a vehicle tire includes a pressure-sensitive device which senses the tire pressure and generates, in case of a pressure loss in the tire, a pressure change signal. A set member is actuated with this pressure change signal such that the signal member performs a stroke. A sensor tests the position of the set member and recognizes when the tire pressure is too low. A pressure-sensitive device (1) includes a check valve (9, 12), opening toward the pressure discharge port (3). The pressure at the pressure discharge port (3) can be blocked versus the tire pressure based on the check valve (9, 12). The invention device is suitable for furnishing a continuous signal up to the complete emptying of a tire.

Device for surveillance of a pressure in a vehicle tire

A method for the approximate determination of the average temperature of a device component of a brake device. The average temperature is determined by the deformation of the device component at the start of a brake actuation and at a point in time t.sub.1 following said start as well as by a temperature-dependent change of the elasticity module of the material of the device component. The method is particularly useful for surveillance of brake devices of vehicles with respect to overloading and fading.

Method for approximate indication of mean temperature of a component of

The present invention provides a drive engagement control and speed governor system for a vehicle which is capable of adapting a prior art system, known as a DEC/G system, to different types of vehicles. To accomplish this, the invention provides a valve system having fluid pressure delivery as a function of the magnitude of the control signal fed by an electronic control system. According to this invention, the electronic control system transmits a control signal to the valve system which is only sufficient to eliminate the spinning of a drive wheel on such vehicle or to eliminate exceeding of a predetermined maximum speed by an operator of such vehicle.

Vehicle drive engagement control and speed governor system

A relay valve unit having a control pressure communication line for the relay valve equipped with a reducer unit so that when activating the relay valve, any delay is either non-existent or negligibly larger than would be required for the complete opening of the relay valve.

Relay-controlled valve

An anti-lock brake system for vehicles with an electronic system which regulates the braking pressure of a monitored wheel as a function of the wheel speed, so that locking is prevented. The system is designed so that each wheel has its own speed sensor, and both wheels of one axle are pressurized with pressure medium by means of a joint control valve controlled by the electronic system. This arrangement corresponds to that of a select-low regulation. To shorten the extended braking distance on roads with different traction on each side, which occurs with a select-low regulation, the control system is designed so that when a retard signal (-b) occurs, the electronic system does not switch as usual to 'remove pressure', but, at least until the occurrence of a slip signal (.lambda.), the control valve is switched to the 'maintain pressure' position.

Anti-lock brake system for vehicles

A solenoid-controlled valve arrangement is provided which includes a relay valve having in its control line a series arrangement of a shut-off valve and a shifting valve. Each of the shut-off valve and the shifting valve is solenoid-controlled.

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Wunstorf, Germany

Erwin Petersen