Abstract: A method for monitoring at least one hydraulic component in a vehicle. In this context, it is provided that, for the monitoring, at least one wear-causing loading of the monitored component be measured and the measured loading be compared to at least one specifiable threshold value. In particular, the loading is measured on the basis of a braking request. The predefined threshold value represents a critical loading of the monitored components. Thus, the overloading of the monitored component may be detected by comparing the measured loading to the threshold value representing the critical loading. Suitable measures may be taken as a function of the executed comparison of the measured loading to the predefined threshold value. In this context, it is provided that the measures result in a reduction of the wear-causing loadings.

Abstract: A method and a device are described for controlling a vehicle. The engine output is able to be influenced by a first control unit. The braking power is able to be influenced by a second control unit. Both control units cooperate along the lines of a vehicle speed control or a vehicle speed limitation. It is assessed on the basis of at least one of the variables, rpm, speed, acceleration, injected fuel quantity, and/or throttle valve position, whether it suffices to throttle back engine power in order to adhere to a setpoint speed. If indicated, the second control unit increases the braking power.

Abstract: An anti-lock brake system and an anti-slip control system are described which are particularly favorable for cross-country driving, the vehicle deceleration or vehicle acceleration determined by way of the wheel speeds being compared with the vehicle deceleration or acceleration measured by way of a sensor. The incorrect measurement of the vehicle acceleration or deceleration caused by a downhill or uphill slope is recognized and used to change the controller in the direction of less sensitivity.

Abstract: A hydraulic brake system with an antilock mechanism having a pressure control device is disposed in a connecting line, which joins two brake line branches with each other; in an event of a failure of the antilock mechanism, upon an actuation of a master cylinder, this device reduces the pressure of the pressure fluid in the brake cylinders associated with the second brake line branches in relation to the pressure in the brake cylinders associated with the first brake line branches. The hydraulic brake system is especially suitable for application in motor vehicles.

Abstract: A reference speed value which corresponds to the vehicle speed is derived from the speeds of the non-driven wheels. If the wheel speed signals exceed this reference value by a threshold slippage value .lambda., the brakes are applied and/or the engine torque is reduced. In addition to the factor of the vehicle speed, this slippage value .lambda. includes a constant value and an acceleration-specific factor. Further, it is also possible to allow for the pedal position.

Abstract: Vehicle speed is measured during slip-free travel of the wheels and compared with the wheel speeds to determine correction values which correct for different wheel diameters. The correction values are used to continuously correct the wheel speeds.

Abstract: A known hydraulic vehicle brake system has an anti-skid valve assembly. By this assembly, the at least one wheel brake can be temporarily disconnected from the master brake cylinder and connected to one inlet of a return pump, which furnishes the quantities of pressure fluid flowing out of the wheel brakes both to a damper chamber and, via a damper throttle, to the master brake cylinder and/or the at least one wheel brake. The disadvantage is that all of the pressure fluid pumped by the return pump can sometimes reach the master brake cylinder, disagreeably moving the brake pedal in the direction of its outset position. This can annoy a driver and should be avoided. The improved vehicle brake system has a valve, which in anti-skid operation can be blocked, located between the damper throttle and the master brake cylinder and also has a bypass throttle bypassing the valve. As a result, during anti-skid operation, the brake pedal is not displaced to such an annoying extent.

Abstract: A brake system having a master brake cylinder that can be acted upon by fluid pressure of a brake pedal and which communicates with wheel brake cylinders via brake lines, a reversing valve that is closable for traction control and pressure holding and pressure reduction valves for anti-lock control are incorporated into at least one brake line to the wheel brake cylinder. Traction control is effected via a return pump that is connected on the inlet side to at least one brake line. The hydraulic circuit is intended to have a reservoir, which communicates on the inlet side with a self-aspirating return pump via an intermediate line with the brake line via a pressure limiting valve, where the pressure limiting valve has at least one blocking position and an open position on both ends.

Abstract: When the vehicle speed falls below a predetermined reference speed, the measured vehicle deceleration is used to calculate an extrapolated time when the vehicle will be brought to a complete stop. When the extrapolated time is reached, the brake pressure is automatically applied and maintained until a desired departure is indicated.

Abstract: A method for detecting when a vehicle drives in a curve for which the wheel speed sensors of the non-driven wheels are sufficient and supplies a correct statement even in case of interferences or different circumferential distances. Also, an output signal can be recovered which corresponds to the values of the available transverse acceleration.

Abstract: Brake pressure is increased when the brake pedal is operated and the vehicle falls short of a very slow reference speed v.sub.x, which value is variable and increases as the vehicle deceleration increases. The pressure is maintained until the throttle is applied.

Abstract: A vehicle brake system having at least two brake pressure lines, via which a master brake cylinder communicates with wheel brake cylinders, at least one valve is incorporated in each brake pressure line to close the brake pressure lines in the event of anti-skid control. Each brake pressure line is also assigned a return pump, which bypasses the valve. At least one valve, in the currentless state or with the absence of pressure buildup in a brake pressure line, blocks this brake pressure line and communicates with a control unit for pulsed opening upon pressure buildup in the brake pressure line. Because of the additional disposition of a pressure valve and check valve in a bypass around the pulsed valve, expensive pressure reducers are dispensed with, with little additional expense in the anti-skid control system. Even if the anti-skid control system fails, stability during braking is assured.

Abstract: Drive torque determined from the throttle position and engine speed is used to compute the maximum possible instantaneous vehicle acceleration, which in turn is used to limit the increase of the reference value, such as a vehicle reference speed. The reference value is used to generate slippage values, which in turn are used to control braking and engine torque in a four wheel drive vehicle.

Abstract: Wheel slippage and wheel acceleration signals are used to build up and decrease brake pressure stepwise at the vehicle wheels. Combined signals are used to modify the rate of pressure build-up and decrease.

Abstract: The torque on at least one vehicle wheel is reduced when a potentially dangerous drive slippage is exceeded. The torque is then increased stepwise, the height of the steps being constant and the maintenance times between increases varying in dependence upon wheel slippage, vehicle acceleration, and/or the number of previous cycles.

Abstract: An automotive engine forming part of a motor vehicle is controlled to avoid slipping or spinning of a driven wheel by controlling the maximum rate of change of fuel which can be supplied to the engine, for example, by limiting the speed of deflection of a throttle flap (6) driven by a servo motor (7). The deflection speed, limited for example by a voltage divider (14) can be controlled as a function of operating parameters of the engine or the vehicle, for example, vehicle speed (V.sub.F), engine speed (n.sub.M), engine loading or a percentage of engine loading, actual wheel slip, actual angle or deflection position of the throttle flap, and the like. Further, non-linearities between deflection of an operator actuated pedal, such as a gas pedal (1) and actual deflection of the control flap (6) can be compensated for, for example, in a difference forming circuit (9) providing an output error signal for the servo motor (7) or by software, e.g.

Abstract: To prevent slipping or spinning of a driven wheel which, selectively, can be braked or supplied with reduced torque from a vehicle engine, a reference speed is determined against which slipping or tendency to slip is measured. The reference value for slip measuring, derived from non-driven or rolling wheels, is tested for physically impossible conditions and, if such physically impossible conditions obtain, they are disregarded when determining slipping or tendency to slip. Proper speed values can be stored, utilized for subsequent measurement, directly or modified, which may also be made speed dependent, or dependent on differences between the speeds of two rolling wheels.

Abstract: A locking-type differential (5; I, II) is automatically engaged to locked position upon sensing of certain vehicle operating conditions, and unlocked upon sensing other vehicle operating conditions. If the steering wheel is deflected, or transverse acceleration is sensed, the differential is inhibited from locking; likewise, if the brakes are applied, or the engine is operating under idle condition, the locking-type differential is either unlocked or prevented from locking. On the other hand, if a kick-down signal from the accelerator is sensed, or if the difference in speed of driven and rolling wheels exceeds a predetermined amount, thus indicating slippage of the driven wheel, or if a brake applied to the driven wheel is then engaged, and the speed between the wheels coupled to the differential has become essentially uniform (FIG. 2, terminal 17), the differential is controlled to lock.

Abstract: To reduce disturbance and interference signals, and particularly recurring disturbance signals due to vibration or out-of-round conditions of rotating elements coupled to a speed transducer, a low-pass filter (11) is connected to the speed transducer and, in addition, a high-pass filter (12) which, however, is disconnected upon sensing that the speed of the wheel or of the vehicle is below a predetermined limit, or that the anti brake-lock system unit (13) has responded. Thus, disturbance signals, and particularly periodic disturbance signal which might cause oscillatory conditions to arise in the filter and transducer circuitry, are effectively suppressed.