Abstract: A wheel braking system for a motor vehicle includes sensors, controllable actuators, and an electronic control device for regulating the rpm of a vehicle wheel when an actual driving state of the vehicle differs from a specified desired driving state calculated as a function of the driving parameters, using a mathematical vehicle model. An automatic correction of the vehicle model, corresponding to a deviation of the desired driving state specified at the moment from the actual driving state at the moment, is performed during vehicle operation if an ideal driving condition exists. The ideal driving condition is a driving state in which it is known that no deviation that leads to regulation occurs. At least one condition is defined by which it is detected whether ideal driving condition exists.

Abstract: A wheel chock for tandem wheels including upper and lower spaced apart wedge members sized and configured for wedging engagement with facing surfaces of the tandem wheels. A threaded rod joins the upper and lower wedge members. The threaded rod is connected to each of the upper and lower wedge members such that rotation of the rod in a first prescribed direction causes translational movement of each of the upper and lower wedge members along the rod and toward one another, and such that rotation of the rod in a second prescribed direction causes translational movement of each of the upper and lower wedge members along the rod and away from one another. At least one of the upper and lower wedge members includes a longitudinal bore formed therein, a transverse bore formed therein and intersecting the longitudinal bore, and a pivot nut having a body and a threaded nut bore formed therethrough.

Abstract: A new wheelbarrow braking system for facilitating braking of a conventional wheelbarrow while transporting heavy loads thereby retaining the desired position of the wheelbarrow on uneven surfaces and reducing velocity when transporting down hill. The inventive device includes at least one brake disc secured to the inside surface of a support member of a conventional wheel barrow near the tire rim, and an ergonomic handle support member of a conventional wheel barrow near the tire rim, and an ergonomic handle connected to a brake cable secured to the opposite end of the support member and mechanically connected to the brake disc.

Abstract: An adjustable wheel chock mechanism for use on tandem axle vehicles that includes an adjustable wheel chock to accommodate vehicles with larger or smaller spacing between the tandem axles. The wheel chocks are comprised of a rigid quadrilateral frame which allows the use of a single rotating spindle and eliminates the need for additional hardware to construct each separate wheel chock. The present device also includes a removable crank to provide additional theft deterrence.

Abstract: A locking wheel chock, for positioning between adjacent tandem wheels on spaced axles of a vehicle having no independent braking system provides upper and lower pairs of wheel contacting blocks connected in spaced relationship by a telescoping body assembly. The telescoping body assembly carries a rack on one portion and a fastening lever with a partial pinion on the other portion to engage the rack to adjust the length of the body assembly to move the wheel blocks into and out of fastening engagement with the tandem wheels for preventing relative rotation. Each wheel block is independently pivoted to allow tangential contact with the adjacent tire tread. A lock prevents movement of the fastening lever to maintain positioning and prevent tampering with the wheel chock when the fastening lever is in fastening position. A first species of wheel block provides paired adjustably spaced blocks on each side of the center line of tandem wheels.

Abstract: A trailer locking system configured to be utilized with a variety of wheeled vehicles. The preferred embodiment of the present invention teaches a system configured to be utilized in conjunction with a boat, vehicle, or utility trailer, the system contemplating a locking member configured to be easily installed to most such trailers. In operation, the locking member of the present invention is pivoted relative the trailer frame, until a gripping member physically engages with a tire on the trailer, to the point of preventing rotation of the tire, thereby preventing theft of the trailer. Further, the tire engaged by the gripping member is immobilized so as to prevent removal of same, while the locking member itself is secured to the trailer in such a manner as to prevent undesired removal.

Abstract: A tire chock for tandem wheels, for preventing unwanted movement of tandem wheel vehicles. The tire chock for tandem wheels comprises upper and lower opposing wedges which are sized for wedging engagement with facing tire tread surfaces of the tandem wheels to stop wheel rotation. Each wedge has arcuate diverging engagement surfaces generally conforming to the curvature of the tire tread surfaces. A threaded bar joins the upper and lower wedges and connects thereto so that rotation of the bar moves the wedges toward and away from each other. Also included is a handle connected to the bar for rotating the bar for moving the wedges toward and away from each other. There is also a member for locking the bar against rotation which comprises a first tab fixedly radially connected to the threaded bar and a second cooperating tab fixedly connected to the upper wedge. Both tabs have a lateral hole wherethrough the shackle of a padlock may be inserted simultaneously whereby preventing rotation of the threaded bar.

Abstract: A retractable wheel lock assembly for permanent mounting to a vehicle having a pair of proximately spaced tandem wheels. The wheel lock assembly includes a security tube including two tubular members disposed for relative axial movement. Structure is provided for moving the second tubular member from a first, retracted position to a second, extended position relative to the first tubular member. A wedge-like brake member having two angularly spaced surfaces is carried by the second tubular member for movement therewith. Structure is provided for mounting the wheel lock assembly to the frame of the vehicle so that an axial center line of the security tube is generally vertical and the wedge-like brake member is disposed between the tandem wheels of the vehicle such that the angularly spaced surfaces engage a portion of the tread surface of each wheel when the second tubular member is in the second, extended position.

Abstract: A blocking structure arranged for engaging spaced adjacent wheel members of a tandem wheel organization is provided, such that a ratcheting block member is arranged for movement along a gear rack, with the ratcheting block having a support saddle mounted thereon, the support saddle including spaced spanning plates to engage the adjacent wheels preventing their rotation.

Abstract: A vertically disposed wheel chock for tandem wheels which engages the opposed tread surfaces of the tandem wheels. The wheel chock includes a pair of members which can be moved toward and away from each other and each member being wedge-shaped and including side plates with inclined edges for engagement with the opposed curved tread surface of pneumatic tires on the tandem wheels. The members are securely engaged with the tire tread surfaces above and below the rotational axes of the wheels to prevent the tandem wheels from rolling in relation to a support surface.

Abstract: A connector device in which at least one flexible transmission member is housed in a holding portion, which is defined by a fixed housing mounted on a stationary member and a movable housing mounted on a rotating member and rotatably combined with the fixed housing, and the stationary and rotating members are connected by means a transmission member. The flexible transmission member is coiled in a spiral pile around the axis of rotation of the two housings, turned back in the middle thereof, and coiled in a spiral pile in the opposite direction from a U-turn portion at which the transmission member is turned back. By doing this, the transmission member can be reduced in length.

Abstract: A friction brake is associated with the single wheel of a wheelbarrow. A cable extends from the brake to a belt having a quick release mechanism and worn by the operator of the wheelbarrow. When tension is applied to the cable, as when the wheelbarrow moves away from the operator, braking force is applied to the wheel.

Abstract: An auxiliary locking brake for tandem tires is formed by upper and lower wedge members centrally joined by a threaded shaft moving the wedge members toward and away from each other for impinging confronting thread surfaces of tandem tires when disposed therebetween. Telescoping members adjustably extending between panels forming the wedge members permit fore and aft adjustment of the spacing between the wedge forming panels prior to installation of the locking device on the tires of a particular vehicle. Tire retaining flanges on the wedge members prevent lateral movement of the device in a direction parallel with the axes of tandem axles.

Abstract: An emergency braking device is attached to the vehicle body and is shiftable between an inoperative position and an operative position upon the occurrence of an emergency braking situation. The braking device is provided with a vacuum shroud which engages the roadway to form a substantially enclosed cavity. The shroud is shifted between the operative and inoperative position by a shifting mechanism. A pump is provided to evacuate air from the enclosed cavity to cause the vacuum shroud to be urged toward the roadway. An attachment device temporarily couples the vacuum shroud to the vehicle wheel causing the normal load of the wheel on the roadway to be increased, enabling the vehicle brake to decelerate the vehicle at an increased rate.

Abstract: A deceleration method and apparatus for stopping a racing vehicle a predetermined distance beyond a race course finish line after a speed run from a standing start. A tether system having an elongated free payout portion is attached to the vehicle at the start line. The tether payout portion is arranged behind the vehicle for easy payout. It is relatively light so as not to impede travel of the vehicle over the race course. The length of the payout portion approximates the length of the course so that all slack is taken out of it by the time the vehicle reaches the finish line. Energy absorbing apparatus is attached to the tether system to place the payout portion in tension when it is payed out. In one embodiment the energy absorbing apparatus includes a manually operated friction braking system. In another embodiment it includes a hydraulic braking system employing rotor vanes rotating past stators in a compartment containing a liquid such as water.

Abstract: The invention concerns a roller ski, each of which has a longitudinal support (1) equipped with a ski binding (5) to secure a ski boot, on which support (1), front and back, rubber-tired running wheels (3, 8, 9) are situated, one or more of which are provided with a return catch. In order to provide such roller skis with a braking device which is simple in design and construction and which can be operated by the skier by executing a movement of the body usually made during skiing, the invention provides for equipping, in particular, the rear running wheels (8), located on the side facing the adjacent roller ski with a brake lining (10) laterally mounted on the running wheel (8), which brake lining projects slightly inwardly above the inner lateral boundary (11) of the longitudinal support (1) which extends in the direction of movement.

Abstract: An antilock brake method and device for a four wheel drive vehicle having front and rear axles, left and right wheels on each axle with brakes associated with each wheel, a power unit drivingly connected to one of the axles, the other axle being coupled for drive together with the driven axle, a hydraulic braking system for controlling the hydraulic pressure applied to the brakes, and an antilock control system coupled to the braking system for controlling the hydraulic braking pressure to reduce the brake pressure when a wheel is about to be locked. The antilock control system includes a front wheel control section for controlling the brakes of the front wheels, a rear wheel control section for controlling the brakes of the rear wheels, and circuit elements included in the front and rear wheel control sections for keeping the hyraulic braking pressure reduced up to the completion of a braking operation, when any of the wheels is about to be locked.

Abstract: A device for preventing vehicles having conventional tandem wheels from moving when parked. The friction of novel dual opposing horizontal shoes pressing against the tires of the tandem wheels prevents the wheels from rotating. A cam and lever action locks the shoes in position against the tires.

Abstract: An exterior brake for tandem tires having upper and lower wedges joined by a bar threaded to the wedges. The bar is rotated to move the wedges together and apart and is locked against rotation by a padlock extending through a lock tab on the bar. The upper and lower wedges fit in wedging engagement between the upper and lower tread surfaces, respectively, of tandem tires. Tire retaining flanges and a tamper prevention skirt are provided on the wedges. Expansion pads to adapt the wedges to tires spaced further apart are also provided.

Abstract: A travelling transmission case and a differential transmission case are respectively connected to the upper and lower portions of a vertically long-shape speed reduction case. Thus, the distance between the lowest level of the travelling transmission case and the ground is increased.

Abstract: A device for use with a wheel axle shaft and housing for preventing oil that leaks from within the axle housing from escaping along the axle shaft to a brake device, comprises an oil passage along the axle shaft to discharge the leaked oil from the axle shaft, and an annular member securely mounted on the axle shaft and in the oil passage to splash the leaked oil guided thereon radially and outwardly by applying a centrifugal force to the oil, thereby effectively discharging the leaked oil from the axle shaft in order to prevent the leaked oil from travelling along the axle shaft to reach the brake device.

Abstract: A support assembly is provided for a castor wheel of an agricultural machine. This support assembly includes an arm rigid with the chassis of the machine and a wheel support member which is supported by the arm for rotation about a vertical axis. In order to facilitate steering of the machine when traversing across the line of maximum gradient on sloping ground, the wheel support assembly is provided with remotely controllable locking means for preventing rotation of the wheel support member, and thus of the castor wheel, about the said vertical axis. The locking means can take the form of a disk fast for rotation with the wheel support member and provided with a notch in its periphery, and a roller displaceable between a working position in which it engages in the notch to lock the wheel support member against rotation, and a rest position in which the roller is out of engagement with the disk.

Abstract: A device on a vehicle to activate its brake system on the presence of an obstacle behind the vehicle during backing. Holders (7) project backwards from the vehicle with members (9, 10) for transmitting and receiving light. If the beam of light is interrupted, the vehicle is braked.In order to keep members (9, 10) free of dirt etc. air lines (5) directed towards them are connected to the quick-emptying valve (2) of the vehicle.

Abstract: An emergency braking system is operably associated with a vehicle operated on a road surface. The system comprises an anchor device releasably carried by the vehicle for adherence to the road surface. An activation device in the vehicle releases the anchor device from the vehicle. Cable apparatus joins the anchor device to the vehicle for braking the movement of the vehicle when the anchor device is adhered to the road surface. One embodiment of the invention includes a vacuum housing device which acts as an anchor. This embodiment provides a vacuum housing structure which adheres to the road surface by means of a vacuum. A second embodiment employes an explosively driven stud, spike or bolt anchor device for imbedding a stud, spike or bolt anchor into the road surface. A third embodiment discloses a spike which is driven into the road surface by the weight of the vehicle.

Abstract: Skate boards, roller skates, and like small vehicles are equipped with a mechanical or hydraulic brake that acts against one side wall of vehicle wheel, and a cooperating stationary assist unit at the opposite wheel face is contacted by the opposite face if the wheel deforms under braking pressure. The brake assembly in hydraulic mode includes a reservoir joined to two drum members that fit between the two wheels and their truck on a single axle, and the drums each house an annular axially moveable friction member that is applied against the inside face of the wheel by hydraulic force. The assist unit is carried on the axle opposite the outside wheel face and substantially conforms in contour to that face. Alternate friction members may be cylinders that are applied to the wheel face offset from the axle, and alternate reservoirs may be attached to the vehicle body or to a remote activating hand lever.

Abstract: An improvement of an anti-rust cover for covering the outer side of a disc rotor of a vehicle disc brake. The anti-rust cover, which is capable of removably attached to the outer periphery of a dust cover, for covering the inner side of the disc rotor, at its outer periphery is characterized in that an engaging member disposed, on the inner surface and in the vicinity of the outer periphery, thereof for being engaged with the outer periphery of the dust cover, is utilized to afford a recess portion large enough to allow at least a part of a human finger to be held therein, and the anti-rust cover can be easily removed by means of holding a finger in the recess portion when required to be taken away.

Abstract: An improved anti-rust cover for covering the outer side of a disc rotor of a vehicle disc brake. The anti-rust cover, which is capable of removably attached to the outer periphery of a dust cover for covering the inner side of the disc rotor at its outer periphery, is characterized in that the same is provided with a bridge portion formed by partly narrowing the width of the annular portion thereof and a detoured path portion formed by protruding a part of the bridge portion outwardly from base of the bridge portion to encircle a gate shaped open space in it.

Abstract: A land vehicle comprising a coaster-sled board that has support members provided therefor including a front support member, pivotally positioned brake means are operatively carried by the board and a steering and brake control assembly is positioned in a longitudinally extending slot in the frame board and engages the front support member. Flexible means connect the steering assembly to the brake means whereby when the operator of the vehicle pushes the steering means forcibly forwardly in the slot, a braking action can be obtained, but yet steering action also is provided by the steering assembly.

Abstract: A compactor module is adapted to be attached to a tractor module to form a complete unit. Eight pneumatic tires support the rear portion of the compactor. An emergency or parking brake is attached to each compacting wheel. The brakes are interconnected by a continuous cable and pulley control system. All brakes are applied in unison when the cable tension in the control system is increased, due to the retraction of a piston rod of an air cylinder connected to one end of the cable. The rod retracts when the pressure in the air cylinder falls below a certain predetermined level. The rod projects outwardly when the pressure in the air cylinder returns above the predetermined level. The tension in the control system is relaxed when the air pressure in the cylinder again rises above the predetermined level, the rod returns to its extended position, and the brakes are substantially simultaneously released. The other end of the cable is attached to a winch.

Abstract: An arrangement for transportation of cargoes in containers along a closed loop track having at least two spaced handling stations each station having a zone of reception of containers and a zone of delivery of containers, each portion of the track connecting the zone of delivery of one handling station to the zone of reception of an adjacent handling station comprising a pipeline communicating, via air admission pipes, with a source of compressed air for moving the containers, and each container having at least one sealing member closing the cross-sectional area of the pipeline. The zone of reception of each handling station comprises a portion of the track permanently communicating with atmosphere and inclined in the direction of movement of containers, and the zone of delivery of each handling station comprising a portion of the track permanently communicating with atmosphere and an independent drive for moving the containers along this portion of the track.

Abstract: A disc brake service piston for heavy equipment and off-the-road vehicles has an annular configuration and is sealingly and reciprocably received in an annular cavity forming a pressure chamber. During brake disassembly requiring removal of the piston from the cavity, the piston must be disconnected from a series of piston retracting mechanisms. The arrangement permits the force of one piston retraction spring to be relieved at a time. A tool is used which has a thread at one end and a handle at the other end. The threaded end is inserted into a tapped hole at the end of a return spring guide pin which transmits the spring force of one retracting mechanism to the piston. The tool can then be moved to compress the guide pin spring so that the pin is moved a sufficient distance to expose a cross pin therein which provides the connection between the guide pin and the piston. The cross pins are removed, one by one, from all of the spring guide pins of all of the mechanisms.

Abstract: The present invention is a brake for free-wheeling ground engaging vehicles, in particular skateboards. The brake includes a bracket which can be easily mounted to the bottom surface of the skateboard. Pivotally mounted to the bracket is a lever to which is secured brake shoes. The lever is biased by gravitational force to a first position in which the brake shoes are disengaged from the wheels. The lever is positioned for actuation by the rider of the skateboard such that the lever will be rotated to a second position in which the brake shoes engage the wheels.

Abstract: The dust collecting bin of an air cleaner system of the type including a centrifugal-type separator for separating dust from air is coupled to the exhaust port of a pressurized air brake system so that any dust collected in the bin will be blown therefrom by any pressurized air exhausted from the brake system.

Abstract: An elongated frame rests on the ground in the path of a self-propelled sprinkler wheel. The wheel rides up onto a pair of rollers on the frame to prevent the wheel from obtaining traction and another roller on the frame engages the front of the wheel to positively block further forward movement of the sprinkler.

Abstract: A brake is provided which is completely separate from the ground wheels of the skateboard. A ground engaging brake wheel is swingably supported relative to the skateboard so that it may be swung into rolling engagement with the ground and with the braking surface. The brake may be cantilevered from the rear end of the skateboard or may be positioned centrally of the skateboard between the two pairs of ground wheels.

Abstract: A pair of brake shoes are secured to a cross frame which is supported behind the rear wheels of a skateboard by a slide member having longitudinal guided movement on the bottom of the skateboard. The slide member is connected to one end of a spring steel strip or link secured at its other end to the skateboard. A vertically movable post-like brake pedal is supported in a bore in the skateboard and has abutting engagement at its lower end against an intermediate portion of the spring steel strip whereby upon depressing the brake pedal, the spring steel strip is bowed downwardly to pull the slide forwardly and cause the brake shoes to engage the wheels. When the brake pedal is released, the resiliency in the spring steel strip causes the slide member and slide to retract. The brake pedal is removably mounted in the skateboard for ready detachment therefrom, and the brake shoes are adjustable to compensate for wear after repeated use.

Abstract: A pair of upright post-like brake shoes extend down through apertures in a skateboard body member in slidable relation directly over a pair of the wheels, and the shoes are secured at their upper ends to a top cross plate arranged to be pushed downwardly by the skateboard operator to move the bottom ends of the shoes into engagement with the surface of the wheels for applying the brakes. A resilient retracting member holds the brake shoes normally above the wheels in a nonbraking position.

Abstract: A skate board wheel brake assembly is shown having a foot activated, resilient brake arm secured near the rear end of a skate board with the arm having a first portion having brake shoes thereon and formed to be in close proximity to the rear wheels of the skate board and a second extended portion having a brake depressor formed at the end thereof, so that downward pressure by the user on the brake depressor causes the brake shoe to apply braking force to the rear wheels of the assembly. In one embodiment, the skate board wheel brake assembly may be mounted to a skate board having conventional wheels mounted thereon. In a second embodiment, the skate board wheel brake assembly includes the rear wheels and is attached to the rear end of a conventional skate board. In a third embodiment, the brake assembly is molded to be integral with the skate board.

Abstract: A brake system comprising in combination a swash plate mounted on a rotating member such as an axle and a lever system connected to the swash plate and adapted to be driven by the swash plate. A caliper holding a piston is positioned adjacent one of the levers in the lever system so that the piston can selectively frictionally engage the one lever of the lever system to hold the lever in a fixed position thereby stopping the rotary member from rotating.

Abstract: An axle assembly including an anti-skid brake control valve mounted directly to the axle. The brake control or relay valve is mounted by means of a flange formed integrally with the valve body and is secured between the axle and a U-shaped mounting plate which reinforces the flange the resist road shock and axle vibration.

Abstract: Traction may be enhanced by jets of air which may be mounted in front and at the rear of the wheels of the automobile. Furthermore an embodiment of the present invention provides a means to support a single-wheeled vehicle in an upright position by directing jets of air against the roadway. The air from the jets being exhausted from nozzles in front and in the rear of the single-wheeled vehicle, whereby tilting of the singlewheeled vehicle forwardly or rearwardly while it is in motion is prevented.

Abstract: The specification discloses a skateboard braking system which utilizes a cable actuated wedge to force a pair of friction shoes into contact with the rear wheel disks. The cable is operated by a footpedal which is attached to the front of the skateboard.