Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

Aisin Seiki Company, Ltd.

Toyota Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

Yoyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

Masamoto Ando

Hiroaki Takeuchi

Nobuyasu Nakanishi

Noboru Noguchi

Yoshiharu Adachi

Toshiyuki Sakai

Toshiyuki Kondo

Toshihiko Yamanaka

Naoyasu Enomoto

Toyohisa Yamada

Michiharu Nishii

Takashi Nagashima

Katsuki Takayama

Yoshihisa Nomura

Kenji Tozu

Kazutaka Kuwana

Tsuyoshi Yoshida

Hiroshi Toda

Shingo Urababa

Takumi Nishimura

Harumi Ohori

Genji Mizuno

Takashi Fujii

Takaaki Ohta

Hirochika Shibata

Mitsuharu Hayashi

Masashi Sawada

Yoshihiko Tada

Tomio Tachino

Youichi Furuta

Kiyonobu Nagamori

Hirohisa Kuwana

Toshiya Shibata

Michitaka Terada

A reservoir tank includes a main portion and a storage chamber disposed in the main portion for storing operating fluid, with the storage chamber being surrounded by a side wall, a ceiling portion and a bottom portion. A float is disposed in the storage chamber and is adapted to move vertically corresponding to the height of the operating fluid level, and a reed switch is operatively associated with the float so as to operate in accordance with the height of the float. A partition member divides the storage chamber into an upper space and a lower space in which the operating fluid and the float are disposed.

Reservoir tank

The present invention is directed to a brake control system for an electrically operated vehicle which is adapted to add a hydraulic braking operation to a regenerative braking operation, or change the former for the latter, rapidly and smoothly. An electric motor is operatively connected to a wheel for rotating the wheel, and a motor control unit for controlling the electric motor to apply a rotating force and a regenerative braking force to the wheel. In a main passage for connecting a master cylinder with a wheel brake cylinder, a pressure limit changeover device is disposed. The changeover device includes a first pressure limit device which is adapted to close the main passage when a master cylinder pressure is lower than a first predetermined pressure, and open the main passage when the master cylinder pressure exceeds the first predetermined pressure, and a second pressure limit device which is adapted to close the main passage when the master cylinder pressure is lower than a second predetermined pressure which is lower than the first predetermined pressure, and open the main passage when the master cylinder pressure exceeds the second predetermined pressure. First and second valve devices for opening or closing the main passage are connected to the main passage in parallel with the first pressure limit device, and the second valve device is connected in series of the second pressure limit device.

Brake control system for an electrically operated vehicle

The present invention is directed to a brake control system for controlling a braking force applied to a wheel of an electrically operated vehicle. A changeover device is disposed in a main passage for selectively placing one of a first operating position where a static hydraulic pressure supplied from a master cylinder to a wheel brake cylinder is controlled to be lower than a master cylinder pressure generated from the master cylinder when an electric motor applies the regenerative braking force to the wheel, and a second operating position where the static hydraulic pressure is controlled to be substantially equal to the master cylinder pressure when the electric motor does not apply the regenerative braking force to the wheel. A pressure transmitting device is communicated with a dynamic pressure generator through an auxiliary passage and connected to the main passage between the changeover device and the wheel brake cylinder, so that it fluidly separates the dynamic hydraulic pressure and the hydraulic pressure in the wheel brake cylinder, and transmits the dynamic hydraulic pressure to the wheel brake cylinder. And, a valve device is disposed in the auxiliary passage so as to close the auxiliary passage when the regenerative braking force is applied to the wheel, and alternately open and close the auxiliary passage when the hydraulic braking force is applied to the wheel.

A braking system for an electromobile includes a relief valve VR2 for restricting a braking pressure to front wheel cylinders WC3, WC4, a bypass valve V5 connected in parallel to the relief valve VR2, a solenoid valve V1 interposed between the relief valve VR2 and booster HB and a solenoid valve V4 interposed between a pressure line 13 from the booster HB to the front wheel cylinders WC3, WC4 and a pressure line 12 from the booster HB to rear wheel cylinders WC1, WC2. During a regenerative braking by the use of an electric motor for driving front wheels WFL, WFR, a braking pressure is applied through the solenoid valve V1 and the relief valve VR2 to the wheel cylinders WC3, WC4. When the regenerative braking is interrupted, the solenoid valve V1 is closed and the bypass valve V5 and the solenoid valve V4 are opened.

Braking system for motor driven vehicle

The invention is directed to an anti-skid control system for an electrically operated vehicle having an electric motor and a regenerative braking system. The system sets a desired decreasing wheel speed, when a skid detector detects a skidding condition of the wheel in response to the output signal of a wheel speed detector. A controller controls a regenerative braking torque of the electric motor in accordance with a control mode selected from a torque control mode, in which the regenerative braking torque is provided in proportion to operation of a brake operating member, and a rotation control mode, in which the regenerative braking torque is controlled to rotate the electric motor at a predetermined speed corresponding to the desired decreasing wheel speed. The controller changes the torque control mode to the rotation control mode when the skid detector detects the skidding condition.

Anti-skid control system for an electrically operated vehicle

An anti-skid apparatus for installation in a vehicle braking system having a master cylinder, a wheel brake cylinder and a primary fluid passage connecting these cylinders includes a changeover valve disposed in the primary fluid passage to selectively communicate the wheel brake cylinder with the master cylinder or with a reservoir, and a fluid pump for pumping a brake fluid from the reservoir and returning it to a portion of the primary fluid passage between the master cylinder and the changeover valve. The anti-skid apparatus further includes a control valve disposed in that portion of the primary fluid passage. The control valve comprises a piston slidably disposed in a housing, and a valve member slidably disposed in the piston and seatable on a valve seat with a cutout formed thereon. The control valve allows a flow of the brake fluid from the master cylinder and/or the fluid pump to the wheel brake cylinder through the changeover valve without restriction in normal braking operation. In the anti-skid operation, the control valve allows a restricted flow of the brake fluid through the cutout to reduce the increasing speed of the hydraulic pressure in the wheel brake cylinder.

Anti-skid apparatus for an automotive vehicle

The hydraulic brake system for a motor vehicle provides a brake fluid level detector which provides a signal to a control apparatus whereby the motor driven pump for providing braking pressure will be deactivated when the brake fluid level falls below a predetermined value. The system is also provided with pressure detector which detects the output fluid pressure and provides a signal to a control apparatus for stopping the anti-locking control apparatus of the brake system if the pressure falls below a predetermined value.

Hydraulic brake system for vehicles

A hydraulic braking system for an automotive vehicle having a power source for generating a hydraulic power pressure, a reservoir, a master cylinder, a regulator and a plurality of wheel brake cylinders for braking respective road wheels, which are divided into a first group of wheel brake cylinders communicated with the master cylinder and a second group of wheel brake cylinders communicated with the regulator. The regulator has a housing defining therein a regulator chamber for introducing the hydraulic power pressure thereinto from the power source and regulating the hydraulic power pressure into a regulated hydraulic pressure in response to the hydraulic braking pressure generated in the master cylinder, and which is positioned in substantially coaxial relationship with the master cylinder and responsive mechanically to depression of a brake pedal. Accordingly, the regulator normally generates the regulated hydraulic pressure in response to the hydraulic braking pressure generated in the master cylinder, whereas it generates a hydraulic pressure in response to depression of the brake pedal when the hydraulic braking pressure is less than a predetermined value.

Hydraulic braking system for an automotive vehicle

An anti-skid apparatus for installation in a vehicle braking system having a regulator valve for producing a hydraulic power pressure in accordance with a hydraulic braking pressure from a master cylinder. A control cylinder is disposed in a hydraulic circuit connecting the master cylinder to a wheel brake cylinder, and comprises a cylinder body having a cylinder bore defined therein and a piston axially slidably disposed within the cylinder bore. This piston forms at its one end a pressure chamber communicating with the wheel brake cylinder, and is applied at its the other end with the hydraulic power pressure from the regulator. Disposed in the control cylinder is a normally open cut-off valve which normally permits the flow of the hydraulic braking pressure from the master cylinder into the pressure chamber and blocks the flow of the hydraulic braking pressure when the piston moves to an extent more than a predetermined distance from its initial position for decreasing the volume of the pressure chamber. And, a changeover valve is disposed between the regulator valve and the control cylinder, and applies the hydraulic power pressure to the piston or discharges it from the control cylinder.

An anti-skid apparatus in a vehicle braking system including a bypass circuit connected in parallel with a braking circuit between a master cylinder and a wheel brake cylinder, wherein a fluid pump is disposed within the bypass circuit and connected to a fluid reservoir to produce a hydraulic power pressure, a first switchover valve is disposed within both the circuits to permit the flow of fluid passing through the braking circuit in its deactivated condition and to interrupt the braking circuit and connect the brake cylinder to the reservoir through the bypass circuit in its activated condition, a second switchover valve is disposed between the master cylinder and the first switchover valve to permit the flow of fluid passing through the braking circuit while the first switchover valve is maintained in its deactivated conidition and to interrupt the braking circuit and connect the pump to the brake cylinder in response to a decrease of the brake cylinder pressure caused by activation of the first switchover valve, a regulator valve is disposed within the bypass circuit between the pump and the second switchover valve to control the power pressure in dependence upon the master cylinder pressure, and a relief valve is disposed within the bypass circuit to maintain the power pressure at a predetermined value.

Anti-skid apparatus for automotive vehicle

A hydraulic anti-skid apparatus for automotive vehicles includes a cut-off valve disposed within a braking circuit connecting a master cylinder to a wheel brake cylinder, a bypass valve disposed within a bypass passage of the braking circuit, first and second pistons respectively arranged to control opening and closing operations of the cut-off valve and the bypass valve, the first and second pistons each being arranged to be applied at one end thereof with a hydraulic braking pressure from the master cylinder and at the other end thereof with a hydraulic power pressure from a fluid pump, a solenoid valve arranged to apply the power pressure to the first piston in its deactivated condition and to connect the first piston to a fluid reservoir in its activated condition, a regulator valve arranged to control the power pressure applied to the first and second pistons in accordance with the braking pressure applied thereto, the regulator valve including a booster piston assembly having a small diameter portion applied with the power pressure and a large diameter portion applied with the braking pressure. The regulator valve acts to cooperate with a check valve in response to movement of the booster piston assembly thereby to produce a hydraulic pressure at a higher value than the braking pressure.

Hydraulic anti-skid apparatus for automotive vehicles

A hydraulic anti-skid apparatus which includes a cut-off valve disposed within a braking circuit connecting a master cylinder to a wheel brake cylinder, a bypass valve disposed within a bypass passage of the braking circuit, first and second pistons respectively arranged to control opening and closing operations of the cut-off valve and the bypass valve, the first and second pistons each being arranged to be applied at one end thereof with a hydraulic braking pressure from the master cylinder and at the other end thereof with a hydraulic power pressure from a fluid pump, a solenoid valve arranged to apply the power pressure to the first piston in its deactivated condition and to connect the first piston to a fluid reservoir in its activated condition, and a regulator valve arranged to control the power pressure applied to the first and second pistons in accordance with the braking pressure applied thereto. The regulator valve is arranged acts to cooperate with a check valve in response to the braking pressure thereby to produce a hydraulic pressure at a higher value than the braking pressure. An orifice element is further arranged to throttle the flow of pressurized fluid supplied to the first piston through the regulator and solenoid valves to maintain the power pressure acting on the second piston.

A hydraulic pressure control valve for use with two independent rear braking systems, for transmitting braking hydraulic pressure to wheel cylinders in two rear wheels of a vehicle through two independent pipings. The control valve has a pair of valves, a pair of parallel pistons disposed in a single housing, and an actuating mechanism for displacing the pistons according to vehicle load. The actuating mechanism consists of a lever capable of rocking in a plane, a spring member for applying a force corresponding to the vehicle load to the rocking end of the lever, a support pin having both ends fitted in two grooves that extend parallel to the axes of the pistons and are equidistant from these axes, an equalizer which comes into abutment with one end of each piston at its either end. The equalizer is supported on the pin such that it can rock about its recessed center.

Hydraulic pressure control valve responding to load

An antiskid control apparatus for an automobile has a motor controlled by a computer for actuating a pump to produce a working fluid pressure in an antiskid control mode. In the antiskid control mode, fluid actuators coupled between a brake master cylinder and wheel cylinders of automobile wheels are controlled by the working fluid pressure to increase and reduce the fluid pressure applied to the wheel cylinders in a cyclic manner until the wheels are no longer subject to a skid.

Antiskid control apparatus for automobiles

In a brake pressure control device having an inlet port for connection to a master cylinder and an outlet port for connection to a wheel brake cylinder, a differential piston cooperates with a first annular valve seat arranged in a first passage between the inlet and outlet ports, and an inertia-controlled valve element contained within a valve chamber formed in a second passage between the inlet and outlet ports to cooperate with a second annular valve seat fixed to one end portion of the piston. The one end portion of the piston is formed therein with a passage arranged to permit fluid flow passing through the second valve seat between the valve chamber and the outlet port. In such an arrangement, the valve element rests in place to be spaced from the second valve seat when the deceleration is below a predetermined value, the valve element being engaged with the second valve seat when subjected to the deceleration in excess of the predetermined value, and the piston is displaced against a spring load acting thereto to increase the space between the second valve seat and the valve element before the deceleration reaches the predetermined value under a heavy loaded condition of the vehicle.

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