Abstract: A controller for electric trailer brakes that includes a three axis accelerometer for detecting deceleration of a towing vehicle and an interactive liquid crystal display controlled by a plurality of pushbuttons.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 16, 2010
Date of Patent:
May 15, 2012
Assignee:
Hayes Brake Controller Company, LLC
Inventors:
Jeffery S. Culbert, Charles L. Robertson
Abstract: A micro processor based electric brake controller includes a multi-axis accelerometer that senses deceleration of a towing vehicle along a plurality of directional axes. The controller also includes a microprocessor that is responsive to the sensed decelerations to supply power to trailer brakes that is a function of the deceleration.