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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2000
Applicant:
Inventor:
David J. Goodell, Beaverton, OR (US);
Assignee:
Bendix Commerical Vehicle Systems LLC, Elyria, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60T 1/100 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60T 1/100 ;
Abstract
A pneumatic actuator is integrated into a foot control valve. It includes a pneumatically activated piston that applies a force to the foot control valve primary piston which, in turn, applies the vehicle brake system. The piston is configured to allow the pedal or treadle actuated plunger to push through the pneumatic actuator and apply the brake system. This finds particular use as an add-on feature for pre-trip inspection systems, as a working brake system, etc.