Abstract: For controlling a traction slip control system with brake and motor management, motor regulating signals (m) are derived from electrical signals indicative of the brake pressure or which influence the brake pressure. Preferably, a brake pressure pattern (p[t]) is formed taking into account the pressure build-up and pressure decrease characterics of the wheel brakes or of the entire system as a basis for computing the motor regulating signals (m).

Abstract: An apparatus for a drum brake for mechanically actuatable self-energizing internal shoe-type drum brakes for automotive vehicles. A pair of brake shoes (4, 5) is arranged on a brake carrier plate (27) at a thrust member (6) and furnished with tension springs (7, 10). A mechanical actuating apparatus acts between a pair of brake shoe ends (4, 5) disposed opposite each other and prestressed by springs (7, 10). The mechanical actuating apparatus presses the brake shoes (4, 5) for braking against a brake drum (1) enclosing them and a first automatically clearance compensating adjusting device is arranged between the brake shoe ends as well as a second adjusting device arranged at at least one brake shoe web (12) supporting the brake shoe (5).

Abstract: To control the brake system of a two-channel anti-lock system, solely the rotational behavior of the front wheels (VR, VL) is measured and analyzed for generating a vehicle reference speed (V.sub.REF) and braking-pressure control signals. The quantities determining the braking pressure in the wheel brakes and/or in the brake circuits (I, II) are measured, and a wheel pressure pattern (RDM) is formed from these which, by approximation, represents the pressure variation in the wheel brakes. The wheel-pressure-pattern signals are utilized for dimensioning the valve control signals and for determining the variation of the vehicle reference speed (V.sub.REF).

Abstract: A spot-type disc brake is disclosed including a brake carrier including a mounting section extending substantially in parallel to a brake disc, and two brake carrier arms protruding beyond the rim of the brake disc. A brake housing is disposed in axially displaceable manner on the brake carrier and accommodates an actuating means. The brake housing straddles the rim of the brake disc and two brake shoes wherein the brake shoes are supported and guided on the brake carrier. To permit a simple and low-cost manufacture, at least one guide member is fixed to the brake housing which for guiding the brake housing is mounted on guide sections of one of the brake shoes.

Abstract: In order to simply and economically fix to an internal-thread coupling (12) a pipeline (17) furnished with two slidable external-thread connections (15, 18), the invention contemplates fabricating the two external-thread connections (15, 18) together in the shape of one part only. At a predetermined screw-in torque, one external-thread connection (15) is torn off and as a result one pipeline end (16) is safely retained in the internal-thread coupling (12). The second external-thread connection (18) may be slid to the second end (21) of the pipeline and can fix the latter to a further internal-thread connection. The fixing means and methods contemplated by the invention are automation compatible and, upon fixing, protect the pipeline from being detached from the coupling through faulty handling.

Abstract: A tandem master cylinder for hydraulic brake systems for automotive vehicles, with the brake systems comprising a brake pressure control means, in particular, an anti-locking control means. The tandem master cylinder has a push rod piston (7) and a floating piston (8), with each piston having a central valve. The valve closure member (13) of the central valve in the push rod piston (7) can be controlled both by a pin (16) directly or indirectly abutting the housing of the tandem master cylinder and by a pin (17) coupled to the floating piston.

Abstract: A re-usable wear indicator (14) detachably secured to the pad carrier plate (2), especially intended for a disc-type brake shoe (1), which is located at the same point as is a spring (8) precluding rattling from occurring. This measure enables a recess (4) in the brake pad (3), required for fixing the spring, to be used, at the same time, to accommodate the wear indicator (14). The fixation is with the aid of a snap or O-ring (20) secured in an annular groove (19) on an extension (17) of the wear indicator (14), which ring (20) undergrips the constricted first end (21) of a hollow clip (22).

Abstract: A tandem master cylinder (1) with central valves (12, 37) positioned in the secondary piston (15), separate from the latter at the end of the cylinder bore (2) and arranged with filter elements (27, 28, 48, 49) upstream of the central valves (12, 37) so as to protect the latter from dirt. In order to be able simultaneously to reduce the total overall axial length, hydraulic fluid flows radially through the filter elements (27, 49) which become effective in the event of a backflow of hydraulic fluid and said filter elements (27, 49) are positioned on the pedal side in respect of the second stop (14) of the secondary piston (15), respectively radially aside the closing spring (46) of the second central valve (37).

Abstract: A brake system providing traction slip of the controlled driven wheels. The rotating pattern of the driven wheels is permanently monitored by sensors (S1, S3 and S2, S4, respectively). In the event that one of the driven wheels tends to spin, the system switches to the traction slip mode so that a drive M of two pumps (21, 26) is actuated and an ASR valve (80) reswitched causing the air pressure to be applied to the booster chamber of the servo system (3) and the master cylinder to be actuated independently of the pedal actuation. During the start-up phase of the pumps (21, 26) pressure fluid is passed from the master brake cylinder to the driven wheels enabling a fast and effective pressure build-up in the wheel brakes of the driven wheels to effectively prevent the wheels from spinning. The master cylinder (2) therefore provides the function of an accumulator.

Abstract: A tandem master cylinder in which the primary piston and the secondary piston are configured in the shape of plunger pistons which are captivated to each other in the longitudinal bore of the cylinder housing. A cylindrical bushing is provided in the housing longitudinal bore and accommodates sealing cups sealing off the two pistons. The two valves which control hydraulic fluid flow are actuatable independently of each other.

Abstract: In order to shorten the overall axial length of a dual piston tandem master cylinder for hydraulic brake systems, the second piston thereof is anchored on the bottom of the longitudinal bore and the first piston is anchored on the second piston.

Abstract: In order to reduce the number of component parts required for the simultaneous ventilation of two power chambers of a tandem brake power booster and to avoid sealing problems. A booster, according to the invention, provides for the transmission of the boosting power of the master cylinder-side movable wall of the booster to be directly to the control housing.

Abstract: An electrohydraulic pressure control means for use with an anti-locking control system is provided with an integral assembly comprising an electronic controller (1) and a hydraulic unit. The hydraulic unit includes of an element (18) for accommodating electromagnetic valves and a lid (13). The lid (13) encloses coils (5, 6) protruding beyond the valve-accommodating element. The controller (1) and the hydraulic unit are interconnected by a mounting, positioning and anchoring device (3) and by an electrical contact (4). The anchoring device (3) is located in the area of the valve-accommodating element (18). The electrical contact (4) is provided between the lid (13) and the electronic controller (1). The anchoring device (3) absorbs outer forces imparted to the controller (1). The contact (4) provides a shielded and safe electric contact. Moreover, a valve block assembly for use with an anti-locking control system is provided.

Abstract: A circuit configuration for automotive vehicles with traction slip control, by which traction slip control signals are derived from sensor signals of the driven and the non-driven wheels. Circuits for detecting roadway obstructions and for suppressing control actions in consequence of these roadway obstructions, disable the traction slip control or reduce the sensitivity of the traction slip control or reduce the sensitivity of the traction slip control for a predetermined period of time (T) upon the occurrence of positive slip on a non-driven wheel and/or in the event of acceleration of a non-driven wheel. When a control in which a vehicle reference speed (V.sub.Ref) is formed, the vehicle reference speed is increased for a predetermined period of time for the purpose of suppressing undesirable control actions.

Abstract: An internal shoe brake, which is being used as a parking brake in a disc hub, is designed so that it can be preassembled in a ready-to-be-installed fashion. For that purpose, the anchor plate, serving as a cover plate, is mounted to a support by at least two fixing members. The fixing members are provided with heads which mesh free from play with bores provided in the axle support. Fixing of the support and the anchor plate to the axle support is effected through the intermediary of a screw. The screw and the fixing members jointly transmit the circumferential forces onto the axle support.

Abstract: A process for the precise adjustment of the lost travel of a piston in a master cylinder. Master cylinders typically include a number of components in spatial series arrangement, with all components having individual tolerances. The individual tolerances regarding the lost travel of the piston or pistons, can combine additively in the master cylinder. The resulting lost travel, hence, is relatively large and varies with individual master cylinders. The process provides that the lost travel of the piston or pistons in the master cylinder can be precisely adjusted and, hence, can be kept very low. The position of the piston or pistons is measured in the condition in which they just seal the associated equilibrium ports. Subsequently, the position of the pistons is calculated in consideration of the desired lost travels and, by adjustment of the force planes acting on the desired point, the resting position of the piston and pistons, respectively, is fixed to the desired distance.

Abstract: A valve block for a slip-controlled hydraulic brake system, comprising valve domes (10) incorporating magnet coils (7), having insulating casings (6) cast around the magnet coils (7). A conducting-path housing (1) containing several conducting paths (2) are provided wherein the magnet coils (7) are electrically connected to the conducting paths (2) by means of spring contacts (9). To avoid soldering of coil and conducting paths as well as the catch-type securement of the housing cover, an elastic spring contact is fastened between magnet coil and coil jacket which, instead of a soldered joint, provides the electrical connection to the conducting path. The arrangement obviates the need for the complicated mounting of a separate housing cover, since due to the construction and jointing method component parts of the valve block are encapsulated by the external housings.

Abstract: A device for the generation of auxiliary pressure for slip-controlled brake systems with a pedal-force-operated brake booster connected to a tandem master cylinder (19). A pressure is transmittable in the brake booster housing (7) of the brake booster to the wheel brakes connected downstream. This pressure is controlled by an electromagnetically operated control valve (5) in that the pressure as a hydraulic pressure is influenced by the pneumatic actuation of a servo piston (2). The servo piston (2) is fastened on an auxiliary pressure control piston (1) within the brake booster housing (7) and the influence is a function of thermodynamic state variables of different energy sources (11). Thus, a device is provided for the generation of auxiliary pressure which, while using simple constructional configuration, provides an operationally reliable and economical use of available thermodynamic state variables such as the atmospheric pressure and of the gas throttling of an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: In an electrical coupling device with one contact strip firmly secured, for example, to the frame of the unit, and with one socket strip lodged in a housing, and with means for preventing incorrect coupling, in order to achieve easy and safe connection, the socket strip housing is fitted to the frame by a pivot pin arranged at one end of the housing and has a slide groove in at least one lateral longitudinal wall. By displacing in the slide groove a sliding block carried by means of a lever hinged to the frame, the socket strip housing can be pivoted and locked in order to permit coupling of the strip contacts and socket contacts to the contact strip.

Abstract: As an improvement on conventional brake systems of the type having a multiple-chamber vacuum brake force booster, a modification is disclosed to the effect that, in the brake releasing position, there is a pressure medium communication between a booster chamber and a simulator chamber. A modulator chamber requires only one external connection, thereby substantially simplifying the construction of the brake force booster and readily permitting an extension of the system's use to include traction slip control.