Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake force transmission device for a brake force booster with an elastic reaction element, and input member with an associated effective surface, an output member with an associated effective surface, and a first transmission ratio that is defined by a ratio of the effective surfaces being in operative engagement with the reaction element. An object of the present invention is to provide means of a simple design, if possible arranged in the form of an assembly, giving the operator of an automotive vehicle increased support when high braking forces are required. The essence of the invention is the provision of means which starting from a determined pressure prevailing in the reaction element will reduce the reaction force introduced into the input member by a defined amount. The driver is thus given additional support, requiring a proportionately reduced increase in input force for a further increase in output force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brake force transmission device for a brake force amplifier with an elastic reaction element (7), an input body (22), with an associated working surface (d4), an output body (24), with an associated working surface (d4), with a first transfer ratio, defined by a working surface ratio, actively dependent on the reaction element (7). The aim of the invention is to provide a means, of simple construction, where possible arranged in the form of an assembly, which gives the driver of a motor vehicle increased support when high braking force is required. According to the invention, means (2,4, 6,11) are provided, which reduce the reaction force supplied to the input body (22) by a certain proportion, after a certain pressure in the reaction element (7). The driver is thus given additional support and a relatively reduced increase in input force is required for a further increase in output force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reaction force transmission mechanism for a pneumatic brake booster including a largely incompressible reaction plate that is interposed between an input member and an output member and encased at the peripheral side and has lateral abutment surfaces for the input member and the output member, wherein the abutment surface close to the input member can be acted upon by a pressure member which is adapted to be fixed to a control housing and, consequently, can be excepted from the transmission of the reaction force to a vehicle driver. To improve its service life, the reaction plate includes a recess in the area of the abutment of a valve piston extension, in which recess a substantially incompressible, elastic insert is placed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pedal assembly or pedal system, comprising one or more pedals (1) whose neutral position can be adjusted. When the pedal lever acts by way of an actuating rod (7) of a control element (6) that is firmly linked with the vehicle, the readjustment of the neutral position of the pedal lever (12) simultaneously effects a readjustment of the actuator (actuating rod (7) itself. The adjustment of the neutral position of the pedal thus results in an actuation of the control element, which is not desired. An object of the present invention is to provide a pedal system such that the readjustment of the neutral position of the pedal(s) does not cause an actuation of the actuator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum brake force booster which includes a valve piston with a pedal push rod that is axially slidable in a vacuum housing, further including a control housing and a poppet valve connected to the valve piston, and an air filter. The air filter is arranged in the valve piston and forms, in conjunction with an associated valve piston sealing seat for the air filter abuttable thereon, a variable flow cross-section for the outside air that flows through the poppet valve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake force booster with a panic braking function for automotive vehicles. The present invention includes that the first sealing seat arranged movably in relation to the control housing wherein the sealing seat is fixed to a lever such that when a predetermined relative displacement between valve piston and control housing is exceeded so that the lever prevents at least a movement of the sealing seat in the actuating direction. The brake force booster with a brake assist function is easy to manufacture and, in addition, ensures a controllability of the brake force in the emergency braking position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake-power transmission device, especially for motor vehicles, including an actuated input member, an output member to exert a boosting force, especially on a main brake cylinder, and a control valve arranged in a control housing to regulate the boosting force. An axially movable pressure piece is provided in the area of a reaction member. The pressure piece is supported on the input member or the control housing, thereby permitting changes to be made in the power transmission ratio. There is a general need to provide a brake-power transmission device that enables increased boosting only when required and that allows for mechanical sensing of the brake actuation speed so that immediate maximum boost force can be exerted when required without any time delay.

Abstract: The brake force booster 1 with panic brake function includes a control valve, which is arranged in a control housing and operable by way of an input member, for controlling the boosting pressure in a working chamber, the said control valve including an atmosphere sealing seat on a valve piston and a vacuum sealing seat which is arranged on a sliding sleeve that is axially slidably mounted in the control housing. In the event of a panic braking, a quick depression of the brake pedal causes advance movement of the valve piston connected to the input member in relation to the control housing and the sliding sleeve, whereby opening of the atmosphere sealing seat is initiated and a clutch device is actuated which leads to supporting the sliding sleeve in the brake actuation direction on the elastically deformable reaction member, to which latter both the mechanically generated brake force and the pneumatic boosting force is applied. The clutch device is released by withdrawal of the input member.

Abstract: A brake pedal assembly for automotive vehicles has a pedal mounting support which is attached to a brake force booster or a vehicle body wall. A brake pedal used to actuate the brake force booster is pivotally mounted in the pedal mounting support. To eliminate the risk of foot injury in a collision, the points of support for the pivot axle of the brake pedal take the form of coulisse-type guides, in which the pivot axle is retained by a securing element, which, when moved by the action of a force caused during a collision, releases the pivot axle.

Abstract: A vacuum brake power booster for automotive vehicles includes a booster housing whose interior is subdivided into a vacuum chamber and a working chamber by a moveable wall. A control housing carries the moveable wall and accommodates a control valve which controls a pressure differential acting upon the moveable wall. The control valve has at least two sealing seats cooperating with an elastic valve member and is operable by an actuating rod. One of the sealing seats is operable, irrespective of the actuating rod, by an electromagnet whose armature is in force-transmitting interaction with one of the sealing seats. An electrical switching apparatus is also included, the control signals of which influence the current supply of the electromagnet thereby enabling its deactivation. The switching apparatus are operable by a relative movement between a valve piston and the control housing.

Abstract: A vacuum brake power booster for automotive vehicles having control valve which is operable, irrespective of an actuating rod displacing a valve piston (9), by an electromagnet which actuates a third sealing seat thereby ventilating the working chamber. To minimize the independent actuating force generated by the electromagnet the electromagnet, of the present invention, is rigidly connected to the valve piston, and is arranged to be slidable in the control housing so that the third sealing seat is synchronously movable with the valve piston.

Abstract: A clutch master assembly made of plastic material for an automotive vehicle. The assembly a plastic cylinder housing (1) and a piston (2) and a plastic bushing (3). The plastic bushing is arranged to allow it to be screwed in by means of a thread portion (4) which is located in the housing. By the screwing-in of the bushing a grooved disc (5) and a grooved cup (6) are secured in the assembly. The grooved cup is furnished with knobs (21, 22, 23) which exert a force in axial direction on the arrangement consisting of the grooved cup (6) and the grooved disc (5). The piston-side enlarged end of the piston rod (31, 104) is secured within the piston (2, 103) by a back injection.

Abstract: A rear brake pressure proportioning control device is disclosed, with a regulating piston (7) and with a valve closing member (9) being supported within a slidable control piston (8), the movement of the control piston interrupted at a predetermined rate of vehicle deceleration. A restriction (32) between the inlet and inlet chamber within which the control piston is disposed prevents a high rate of brake pressure increase from causing too high a rear brake pressure. A multiple-stage restrictor (26) is positioned in the inlet in order to prevent a very high rate of pressure increase of the brake pressure resulting in too low a rear brake pressure.

Abstract: A vacuum brake power booster is presented in which the vacuum control valve (81) is arranged parallel to the master cylinder (55). The housing (92) of the booster is used as a carrier element for actuating members, such as the brake pedal (60, 8) and the clutch pedal (11) as well as for other elements. A twin master cylinder is employed. A short overall axial length and a space-saving design of the assembly as a whole, enabling efficient incorporation of the overall assembly at the assembly line of the vehicle manufacturer, are achieved by the selection and arrangement of the components of the brake power booster and of the master cylinder, as well as of the actuating members.

Abstract: A clutch master assembly made of plastic material for an automotive vehicle. The assembly a plastic cylinder housing (1) and a piston (2) and a plastic bushing (3). The plastic bushing is arranged to allow it to be screwed in by means of a thread portion (4) which is located in the housing. By the screwing-in of the bushing a grooved disc (5) and a grooved cup (6) are secured in the assembly. The grooved cup is furnished with knobs (21, 22, 23) which exert a force in axial direction on the arrangement consisting of the grooved cup (6) and the grooved disc (5). The piston-side enlarged end of the piston rod (31, 104) is secured within the piston (2, 103) by a back injection.

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: A pressure control unit, in particular for pressure-fluid-actuatable dual-circuit brake systems of automotive vehicles, comprises a housing, a regulating device connected between an inlet and an outlet of a first brake circuit and actuated by an element applicable by a control force. A by-pass for bypassing the regulating device which is controlled by a locking piston acted upon by a second brake circuit. In order to accomplish a small overall length, low-priced manufacture and great functional reliability, the locking piston does not act directly on the regulating device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pressure control device including a housing incorporating a pressure control valve which governs a connection between a pressure-fluid inlet and a pressure-fluid outlet. Included is a deceleration-responsively movable inertia member, and control piston arranged in the housing and being slidable in dependence upon the pressure of the pressure fluid and the position of the inertia member and acting upon the pressure control valve. In order to provide for a pressure control device which is more cost-efficient and which switches precisely irrespective of the viscosity and the flow velocity of the pressure fluid, the inertia member is arranged in a chamber of the pressure control device which is substantially free from pressure fluid and the inertia member controls a valve which isolates a compartment confined by the housing and the control pisotn from the chamber.

Abstract: A pressure regulator for an automotive hydraulic braking system includes a housing provided with at least one pressure fluid inlet and one pressure fluid outlet with a connection between the inlet and outlet controlled by a valve unit driven by a driving force in proportion to an application force. The pressure regulator is substantially located in the interior of a suspension spring of a vehicle. To attain a load-sensitive pressure regulator of high precision, there is provided a fluid enclosed by a membrane which serves to transform the application force to the valve driving force. The driving force is applied to the pressure regulator valve unit through a partial face of the membrane in an opening direction of the valve.