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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Minoru Tamura, Yokohama, JP;
Hideaki Inoue, Yokohama, JP;
Naoki Maruko, Kanagawa, JP;
Takayuki Watanabe, Kanagawa, JP;
Assignee:
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Yokohama, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60T 7/12 ; B60T 8/32 ; B60K 4/128 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60T 7/12 ; B60T 8/32 ; B60K 4/128 ;
Abstract
The present invention pertains a controlling scheme for brake torque, which is applied, as a stand-by braking torque, to wheels of an automotive vehicle upon determination that operator braking action is imminent. A braking system applies brake torque in response to a brake signal The brake torque applied to the vehicle is monitored and the brake signal is modified based on the monitored brake torque to alter the brake torque.