Abstract: A speed measuring sensing device for producing a signal corresponding to the relative angular rotation between two structural members including a rotor arranged on the rotating member and a stator mounted on the stationary member. The stator is separated from the rotor by an air gap. The rotor includes a plurality of magnetizable sectors which vary the magnetic field while passing a pole shoe of the stator. The surface area of each of the magnetizable sectors of the rotor and the surface area of the pole shoe of the stator exhibit a maximum ratio of 1 to 1.

Abstract: A pivotal piston machine or compressor including a disc-like pivotal piston oscillating on a bearing axis, such oscillatory movement being effected by engagement of a roller-type cam follower of a crank arm driven by a crankshaft, with cam surfaces formed on the pivotal piston, and angled member for limiting the oscillating movement at opposite ends of the pivotal stroke of the piston. The angled member serves as a separating wall between two compression chambers and a delivery chamber. A pair of pivotal pistons may be arranged adjacent each other to utilize a common air intake and provide a compound piston machine.

Abstract: A controllable filter circuit for removing noise from the useful picked up speed sensing signal in an anti-skid vehicular braking system. The controllable filter circuit includes a pickup device, a frequency dependent low-pass filter, a sine-wave to rectangular-wave converter and threshold circuit, a frequency to voltage converter and a switching circuit for actuating the low-pass filter for dampening and blocking troublesome noise signals from the speed signals prior to feeding them to logic, amplifying and output devices.

Abstract: A valve mount for a compressor pressure valve with a valve seat disposed in a bore formed in a cylinder head, wherein the valve mount is provided with a cooling chamber surrounding the external surfaces of a pressure chamber for transferring and dissipating heat from the valve parts including the valve seat.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for regulating the operator-controlled brake pressure of a vehicle wheel to prevent wheel lock-up by sensing a lock-up tendency and independently varying the operator-controlled brake pressure at the skidding wheel during successive cycles of wheel skid control. The sensed wheel behavior is monitored by an evaluation circuit which measures the duration of brake pressure reapplication with constant gradient during an initial cycle, provides a time period during a subsequent cycle that is a predetermined time duration less than the time duration of reapplication pressure in the initial cycle, and following expiration of the reduced time duration, establishes reapplication of pressure with a pressure gradient lower than the gradient during the initial cycle, whereby the reapplication pressure during control cycles subsequent to the initial control cycle is with a stepped gradient.

Abstract: A vehicle load responsive brake control device for adjusting the braking force according to the varying load of the vehicle in each braking range; its purpose is also to ensure control of the braking action in such a manner that, independently of the existing vehicle load, the actuating force required is always approximately the same. Another purpose of the brake control device is to adjust the braking forces in accordance with the dynamic shifting of the axle loads.

Abstract: The invention relates to a positioner device for positioning the piston and piston rod of a double-acting, pneumatic operating cylinder at a preselected position for setting the position of a device connected thereto, such as the lever of a throttle valve, for example, with the positioner device having a locking device connected to the piston rod which can be controlled by a control valve for securing and maintaining the piston and rod in the selected position, without variance, until deliberately changed.

Abstract: A manually operable actuation pin for operatively engaging the solenoid armature of an electromagnetic valve device is provided to permit manual emergency or auxiliary control of the armature. The actuation pin is designed to permit locking in its actuated position by rotation thereof. The operating end of the actuation pin is arranged with an inner segment, an intermediate segment and an outer segment defined by annular grooves therebetween adapted to facilitate separation of the respective segments. One or more of these segments may be removed to obtain a specific operating characteristic in accordance with which the actuating pin is to be operated.

Abstract: A first amplifier measures the instantaneous voltage across a resistor, connected in series with the electromagnet of a solenoid valve, as the current increases following energization of the electromagnet. A second amplifier measures the same voltage and stores the peak value in a capacitor. The two measured voltages are applied to a comparator which detects the difference, and generates an output, when operation of the electromagnet armature causes a transient reduction in the resistor voltage. Initial energization of the electromagnet sets a memory and starts a monostable timing period. The set output of the memory primes one input of an AND gate, the second input being inhibited by the monostable output during timing. If the electromagnet armature operates normally, the comparator output resets the memory and removes the AND gate priming signal prior to completion of the timing period.

Abstract: A brake valve device including a valve-actuating piston for contacting and effecting operation of a valve member, the valve-actuating piston being provided with a stepped bore in which a spring-biased spring seat member is engaged by and axially slidably movable by a push rod for actuating the valve device. The peripheral surface of a guide flange formed on the spring seat member for stabilizing axial movement thereof in the stepped bore, is spherically-shaped for permitting such axial movement without hang-up or jamming in the bore.

Abstract: A speed measuring circuit for digitally determining the angular speed of a rotating object employing a sensor and control unit for producing a sequence of signals proportional to the speed of the rotating object and for measuring the speed which is inversely proportional to the cycle duration. A storage register for storing a certain number of fixed values which are associated with certain speed values and which are graduated as preset of a predetermined speed measuring range. A comparator and control unit for comparing the cycle duration value measured each time with the fixed values and for setting the measured value equal to one of two successive speed step values when the measured value falls within the speed interval which is limited by the two successive speed step values.

Abstract: The invention relates to a variable throttle to control the removal of air from a control line which is alternately connected with an air-inlet conduit or with an air-outlet conduit by way of a multiple-way valve.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating device for pressure medium brake systems for controlling the motor-vehicle brake valve and an electric switching arrangement for continuously switching on the individual braking steps of a third brake system.

Abstract: A fluid pressure control circuit for periodic operation of fluid pressure operable drives or motors of the type such as used for windshield-wipers as well as for fluid pressure operable pulsating drives having a double-acting operating cylinder and wiper motor, and an associated control piston.

Abstract: A load-controlled fluid pressure regulating valve device for tractor-trailer type vehicle brake systems which combines in a single housing a unitary piston valve assemblage capable of performing the functions of a relay valve device and a regulating valve device. The unitary valve assemblage is acted upon under normal circumstances by the brake valve control fluid pressure and is further arranged for direct actuation by an emergency piston in the event of fluid pressure loss in the trailer supply line due to uncoupling or to a broken pipe. The valve assemblage is adjustably positioned in accordance with the vehicle load condition such that the relay valve function reflects the load regulating control valve.

Abstract: A vehicle load-controlled brake pressure regulating valve device which combines in one housing a unitary valve device performing dual functions of a vehicle load responsive control valve and of a relay valve, whereby the relay valve function is effected by pressure regulated by the vehicle load function. The dual purpose valve device functions as a unit in a single housing to thereby reduce manufacturing costs and installation space required.

Abstract: A digital speed detecting circuit of the type in which pulses of a clock frequency are counted during a time interval of a cycle of the sinusoidal signal obtained from a sensor of the rotating member whose speed is being measured. The pulse count throughout the speed range of the rotating member is adjusted to be within a range best suited for accurate evaluation, since the pulse count exceeds this range at high and low speeds. This is accomplished in a first embodiment by shifting to a different counting frequency in different speed ranges and correcting the speed signal obtained by a factor corresponding to the degree of frequency change. In a second embodiment, the counting frequency is monitored and adjusted each cycle of the sinusoidal signal by comparing in a shift register the stage of advancement of a binary counter that produces the pulse count with a reference stage establishing the upper limit of the evaluation range.

Abstract: A fluid pressure operated disc brake having one brake disc affixed to the housing of a brake cylinder unit and the other disc affixed to a service brake piston of the brake cylinder unit, which further includes an auxiliary brake piston between the service brake piston and cylinder head, thereby forming on opposite sides thereof a service brake actuating chamber and an auxiliary brake actuating chamber to which fluid pressure may be admitted via separate service and parking brake valve devices. A filling piece disposed between the brake cylinder housing and auxiliary piston is operatively connected with an actuating cylinder to which the parking brake valve also supplies auxiliary brake pressure to operate the filling piece following an auxiliary brake application, thereby mechanically locking-up the brake discs in the brake application condition to provide a parking brake.

Abstract: A two-circuit brake system, operable either pneumatically or hydraulically, for motor vehicles including an operator-controlled brake valve for effecting supply of brake-operating pressure via a vehicle load-responsive device for regulating brake-operating pressure to the rear axle according to vehicle load, and a relay valve responsive to such regulated pressure for effecting supply of brake-operating pressure to the front axle according to a predetermined ratio. The relay valve includes certain pressure area members which may be replaced by others for varying the rear axle to front axle braking-pressure ratio to suit the particular vehicle on which it is used, and the operator-controlled brake valve is operable for maintaining effectiveness of at least one of the brake circuits, either front or rear, in the event of failure of the other.

Abstract: A bellows type sealing member for sealing off a piston rod opening formed at one end of an operating cylinder for accommodating reciprocal movement of a piston rod therein, in particular a diaphragm type cylinder for vehicle air-brake systems, wherein the piston rod has one end connected to a diaphragm disk and is provided at the other end with a forkhead, and the bellows can be sealingly fitted on a sleeve-like support member mounted coaxially in the piston rod opening of the diaphragm cylinder.