Abstract: A brake system for controlling the brake performance of a vehicle includes a brake, a control unit connected to one or more external condition sensors, and one or more brake performance sensors. The external condition sensors obtain parameters regarding conditions surrounding the vehicle, which are monitored by a driver assistance unit to estimate a probability value that the brakes should be applied to avoid a collision. The brake performance sensors obtain parameters regarding conditions of the brake. The control unit receives the obtained parameters from the external condition sensors and the estimated probability value and determines a surrounding threat level of the vehicle. The control unit receives the obtained parameters from the brake performance sensors and determines a brake performance level, and heats the at least one brake if the brake performance level is below a first level and the surrounding threat level is above a second level.

Abstract: A pressure reducing valve device includes a first body; a second body; a valve mechanism accommodated in the first body, and including a valve seat and a valve element; and a piston that is accommodated in the second body, defines a pressure reducing chamber, and is configured to move in accordance with a pressure in the pressure reducing chamber so as to move the valve element. The first body is connected to an inner portion of a connection portion having a bottomed cylindrical shape. The connection portion is provided in the second body to protrude outward. The valve seat is held between the first body and the second body in a direction in which the first body and the second body are attached to each other such that the valve seat is fixed in a flow passage.

Abstract: A bed can include one or more connectors for connecting components of the bed. For example, a frame can include a fastening mechanism for releasably connecting a cross-member to a longitudinal support. Another example includes connectors for connecting and aligning a foundation with a frame.

Abstract: An adsorption module and associated processes for conducting advanced separations processes such as sorption enhanced water-gas shift (SEWGS). The adsorption module contains at least one angled baffle to create at least two tapered adsorbent beds within the adsorption module. The taper is such that the adsorbent beds' cross-sections within the adsorption module decrease in the direction of feed flow, thereby taking advantage of increased product purity and process efficiency provided by tapered adsorption beds.

Abstract: A system for converting an ABDW-type control valve to an ABDX-type control valve for use in a braking mechanism for a railway vehicle includes an ABDW-type control valve body in communication with an air supply system of the braking mechanism for controlling an application and release of brakes in response to changes in air pressure within the braking mechanism. A breather plate is mounted on an accelerated application valve interface on the control valve body. The breather plate has an internal stability volume for compensating a function of an accelerated application valve. A modified slide valve bushing is mounted inside the control valve body for establishing fluid communication with at least one passageway within the control valve body. At least one plug mounted is to at least one air passageway within the control valve body for sealing or choking the at least one air passageway.

Abstract: A hydraulic machine comprising: an outer casing comprising a first front plate and a second front plate, a shaft rotatable about a main axis, a first rotor comprising a first rotor body rotatable with said shaft around said main axis, and a plurality of first pistons with respective spherical ring heads fixed to said first rotor body, a second rotor comprising a second rotor body and a plurality of second pistons with respective spherical ring heads, wherein the second rotor is rotatable about a secondary axis, inclined with respect to said main axis, a plurality of sleeves that are separate and independent from each other, each having a cylinder open at opposite ends and engaged on opposite sides by a first piston and by a second piston.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a vehicle brake hydraulic pressure control apparatus. The apparatus includes an inlet valve; an outlet valve; a pump; a motor and a control unit. The control unit executes an antilock brake control and a control to return a brake fluid accumulated in a reservoir due to a pressure decreasing control in the antilock brake control to a hydraulic pressure source by driving the motor. The control unit includes: a target delivery amount calculator configured to calculate a target delivery amount which corresponds to an amount of brake fluid discharged from the reservoir per a predetermined time; a temperature information fetcher configured to acquire a temperature of the brake fluid; and a drive signal determinator configured to determine a drive signal of the motor based on the target delivery amount and the temperature of the brake fluid.

Abstract: A method of preventing a sensitive brake for preventing an excessive brake of a vehicle may include measuring conditions for determining a sensitive brake environment of a vehicle, terminating a brake when the conditions measured do not correspond to a preset sensitive brake environment, and when the conditions correspond to the sensitive brake environment, controlling a brake apparatus of the vehicle to be operated in a sensitive brake preventing mode, executing a first brake in a sensitive brake mode, comparing whether a value of an index of deceleration to a pedal effort at the first brake executed in the sensitive mode is larger than a predetermined value, and terminating the brake when the value of the index is smaller than the predetermined value, and repeatedly performing the brake in the sensitive brake mode when the value of the index is larger than the predetermined value.

Abstract: A valve assembly is dimensioned for interconnection between a pressurized gas supply system and a pressurized gas braking system of a rail vehicle. The valve assembly can include a valve housing and a valve body. The valve housing can include a housing wall that at least partially defines a housing chamber and includes a plurality of communication ports in fluid communication with the housing chamber. The valve body is supported within the housing chamber for sliding movement relative to the housing wall. The valve body can be displaced between a plurality of positions in which different ones of the communication ports are in fluid communication with one another. A pressurized gas system and a rail vehicle are also included.

Abstract: A brake cylinder having a filament wound composite pressure cylinder and a composite plastic non-pressure head. The pressure cylinder and non-pressure head are secured together by a pair of mating flanges and a V-shaped band securely attached over the flanges. The band has a gap that is easily adjustable to position the gap at the lowest point and be in alignment with a series of radially extending grooves in the flange of the non-pressure head, thereby ensuring proper drainage. The non-pressure head may include an integrally formed opening with a bearing surface for a piston rod, a seat for a piston return spring, a scraper for a piston rod, and a series of internal ribs that provide for structural support and act as stop against a piston overtravel.

Abstract: An air supply device for a pneumatic spring system of a vehicle includes an air filter as a processor for incoming air, an inlet air line, an outlet air line, a compressor, and, optionally, an air drier. The inlet air line and the outlet air line are decoupled by a first and a second check valve, and the processor is arranged between the compressor and the first or second check valve.

Abstract: A regenerating-type compressed air drier for regenerating compressed air by an electrical heating mechanism and a dehumidifying-and-regenerating unit are provided. The drier includes a dehumidifying-and-regenerating unit and an air distribution unit. Compressed high-humidity air and regenerating air are guided to the air distribution unit by a compressed high-humidity air piping and a regenerating air piping. The compressed high-humidity air and the regenerating air are guided to dehumidifying-and-regenerating components of the dehumidifying-and-regenerating unit by a shunt rotor of the air distribution unit to complete the dehumidification of the compressed air and the regeneration of the dehumidifying-and-regenerating components. The drier has a simple structure, and can reduce an undue loss of heat energy by an electrical heating mechanism to the regeneration of the dehumidifying-and-regenerating components.

Abstract: To test whether a trailer is coupled to a tractor when the tractor ignition switch is off, a test switch in the trailer connects a high-impedance power source in a trailer to a line carrying energy from the tractor ignition switch to the trailer's electrical load, and measures the voltage at the line. A high voltage indicates a connection only to the electrical load in the trailer and thus a decouple. A low voltage indicates a measurement of the electrical loads in both trailer and tractor and hence a coupling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle air supply system adaptable to occasionally supply large volumes of air at relatively low pressure for purposes such as tire inflation. The system has a compressor, an air dryer, a reservoir adapted to receive air from the compressor via the air dryer, and a controller operable to cause a standard regeneration of the air dryer when a predetermined system condition is met. The controller is also operable to cause an intermediate regeneration of the air dryer in advance of the predetermined system condition being met. The controller is further operable to inhibit the intermediate regeneration. The controller is operable so as to prevent saturation of an air dryer desiccant in circumstances where the compressor is on load for an extended period of time and likely to be pumping a large volume.

Abstract: A check valve having a spherical valve body received in a valve chamber, a valve seat for blocking the flow of fluid from the valve chamber toward an inflow port when having the spherical valve body seated thereon, and a plate-like resilient member arranged across the valve chamber. The resilient member has an annular fixed portion fixed on a circumferential wall of the valve chamber and a tongue piece portion radially extending from a radial one side of the annular fixed portion to extend an end thereof beyond an inner edge on a radial other side of the annular fixed portion. The tongue piece portion is formed to be deflected toward the valve seat side from the fixed portion and is resiliently contacted with the spherical valve body at a center part thereof for disengageably pressing the spherical valve body against the valve seat.

Abstract: A liquid distributor for distributing a liquid in a pressurized system, including an inlet line and a first outlet line for respectively supplying a pressurized fluid to the liquid distributor and receiving the pressurized fluid from the liquid distributor. The liquid distributor having a first container defining a first chamber with an aperture leading into the first chamber and a second container defining a second chamber, with an inlet port connectable to the inlet line and a first outlet port connectable to the first outlet line. A check valve is provided between the first and second chambers, operable between an open configuration. The check valve closing when a pressure inside the second chamber is larger than a pressure inside the first chamber by a predetermined pressure differential.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a commercial vehicle with a control unit connected with the drive of the commercial vehicle and to a method for controlling a commercial vehicle.

Abstract: In order to allow a single operator on a vehicle assembly line to attach a brake servo to a bulkhead by moving round from the engine compartment side to the passenger compartment side, a brake servo is fitted with an adhesive and insulating seal (14). This seal has two adhesive faces and each of the two adhesive faces has a protective film provided with a tab (15, 16); each protective film is of a distinctive color. One of the two protective films has cuts (17) along holes (10) in the seal, these cuts being intended to make it easier for the protective film to be removed as the brake servo is mounted against the bulkhead.

Abstract: Brake light circuits for use with engine brakes for both positive switch and negative switch brake light circuits. The brake light circuits for the engine brakes do not function until the engine brake solenoids are energized. This ensures that only true brake indications are indicated. In the case of the positive switch, the circuit uses a relay in parallel with the existing brake light switch to active the brake lights whenever the engine brake solenoids are energized. In the case of the negative switch circuit, the original brake pedal switch is connected to ground. It is used to operate a brake light relay that sends positive power to the brake lights. A second relay is used to close the ground connection to activate the original engine brake relay. In both cases, diodes are used to prevent back feed through the bake solenoids or other components.

Abstract: A device for supplying a downstream hydraulic brake fluid to a hydraulic brake circuit of a motor vehicle equipped with a clutch includes an enclosure intended to contain the hydraulic fluid, the enclosure being provided with at least one outlet nozzle and with an inlet orifice. The enclosure forms a downstream portion of a reservoir, the reservoir comprising an upstream portion forming an upstream enclosure intended to collect an upstream hydraulic fluid from the clutch of the vehicle. The upstream enclosure 4 includes at least one inlet nozzle serving to transfer the upstream hydraulic fluid toward the upstream enclosure 4. The inlet orifice is an intermediate orifice whereby the upstream enclosure opens into the downstream enclosure, the intermediate orifice being equipped with a means for filtering the upstream hydraulic fluid.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a hold function for temporarily holding an operationally ready motor vehicle in a stationary state by use of a service brake. The service brake is actuated by electrohydraulic, electropneumatic or electromechanical mechanisms. The service brake can be activated within the framework of the hold function, when the speed of the vehicle is less than a preset first speed threshold, and the presence of the driver in the driver's seat is detected. The presence of the driver in the driver's seat is detected as a function of the signal of a flap sensor for detecting an opened or closed position of the flap, assigned to this flap sensor.

Abstract: To test whether a trailer is coupled to a tractor when the tractor ignition switch is off, a test switch in the trailer connects a high-impedance power source in a trailer to a line carrying energy from the tractor ignition switch to the trailer's electrical load, and measures the voltage at the line. A high voltage indicates a connection only to the electrical load in the trailer and thus a decouple. A low voltage indicates a measurement of the electrical loads in both trailer and tractor and hence a coupling.

Abstract: A method for pre-filling a low-pressure storage device of a motor vehicle braking system, having a changeover valve, a hydraulic pump, an outlet valve, and a low-pressure storage device situated in a suction line of the hydraulic pump. The low-pressure storage device can be pre-filled in a particularly simple and low-noise manner if the actuation of the foot brake pedal is monitored using a sensor mechanism and, when there is an actuation, the changeover valve is closed in order to lock in the braking pressure acting on the wheel brake, and at least one of the outlet valves is opened in order to release the braking pressure into the low-pressure storage device.

Abstract: In a check valve having a spherical valve body received in a valve chamber, a valve seat for blocking the flow of fluid from the valve chamber toward an inflow port when having the spherical valve body seated thereon, and a plate-like resilient member arranged across the valve chamber. The resilient member has an annular fixed portion fixed on a circumferential wall of the valve chamber and a tongue piece portion radially extending from a radial one side of the annular fixed portion to extend an end thereof beyond an inner edge on a radial other side of the annular fixed portion. The tongue piece portion is formed to be deflected toward the valve seat side from the fixed portion and is resiliently contacted with the spherical valve body at a center part thereof for disengageably pressing the spherical valve body against the valve seat.

Abstract: A brake control apparatus includes: at least one wheel cylinder that applies braking force to a vehicle wheel in response to supply of hydraulic fluid thereto; a manual hydraulic pressure source that pressurizes hydraulic fluid in accordance with brake operation by a driver; a cut valve which is arranged in a hydraulic fluid delivery path between the manual hydraulic pressure source and the wheel cylinder, and to which force is applied in such a direction that the cut valve is closed when the wheel cylinder is higher in hydraulic pressure than the manual hydraulic pressure source; and a controller that controls a discharge path, through which the hydraulic fluid is discharged from the wheel cylinder and which differs from the hydraulic fluid delivery path, so that discharge of the hydraulic fluid from the wheel cylinder through the discharge path starts in response to release of the brake.

Abstract: A reservoir tank has an inlet/outlet port communicating with a master cylinder, and a hydraulic fluid supply port provided directly opposite the inlet/outlet port. A tubular portion is provided on the inner surface of the tank. The tubular portion has an internal passage communicating with the inlet/outlet port and having a top opening. A box-shaped member has its bottom plate fitted on the tubular member. The bottom plate is formed of a filter material. A deflector plate is supported on legs extending upwardly form the bottom plate of the box member so as to be disposed right over the top opening of the tubular portion. The deflector plate deflects the flow of hydraulic fluid such that it will not be directed toward the hydraulic fluid supply port, thereby preventing hydraulic fluid from being blown out through the hydraulic fluid supply port even if this port is open.

Abstract: An apparatus that generates brake pedal reaction force is provided. The apparatus includes a variable throttle mechanism that varies a fluid passage area between the variable throttle mechanism and a stroke simulator when the flow rate of an operating fluid supplied from a master cylinder exceeds a predetermined flow rate. The variable throttle mechanism includes a movable member, in which a through passage for the operating fluid is formed, and a throttle portion that is formed in the middle of the through passage. The movable member is slidably provided in the inside of a case body and the movable member changes the fluid passage area by closing a portion of a communicating port formed in the case body.

Abstract: A brake modulation device is provided, the device being configured to be installed in a vehicle's brake system. The brake modulation device includes a housing having an internal bore, outer threads, and a passageway extending from the outer surface of the housing to the internal bore, the internal bore containing brake fluid. The brake modulation device also includes a cap, adapted to be fastened to the housing and retain a primary seal. The cap defines a chamber therein, the chamber holding a compressible gas. The primary seal provides a barrier between brake fluid in the brake system, and the compressible gas held within the chamber. A secondary seal may be provided between the cap and the housing.

Abstract: A fluid-flow control system for a valve comprises a valve body and a bi directional main flow passage between a first and second fluid areas. The shuttle piston having a first face in direct communication with the second area and a second face in communication therewith through a bleed orifice. The second face is alternately exposed to the first fluid area through a backpressure passage and second orifice which alters the pressure differential across the shuttle piston. A second valve such as a solenoid operates to either close the second orifice wherein the shuttle piston is operable under differential pressure between the first and second pressure areas, or to close the second orifice wherein the shuttle piston is operable under differential pressure between the second pressure area and the backpressure passage. Filters at the fluid inlet and outlets protect the sealing components therein.

Abstract: A control system for an automotive vehicle (10) and method for operating the same includes a controller (26) that is used to control the brake system in response to an adaptive brake gain coefficient. The adaptive brake gain coefficient may be used by a safety system so that a desired brake torque is applied to the wheel.

Abstract: In a brake control system of a vehicle, a non-volatile memory of a micro controller mounted on a control apparatus can be rewritten data. The integrated control apparatus and a plurality of control apparatuses, which control the brake apparatuses to correspondingly installed at each wheel, are connected via the network. The integrated control apparatus, in the case where a request to rewrite a program to a control apparatus is sent from the service terminal which is connected via other networks, transmits an updated program sent from the service terminal, to a target control apparatus of the rewrite request via the network, after sending a brake command to make a vehicle stop. The control apparatus executes rewriting of a program stored in a non-volatile memory of the control apparatus has, by means of the updated program transmitted via the network.

Abstract: A reservoir tank has an inlet/outlet port communicating with a master cylinder, and a hydraulic fluid supply port provided directly opposite the inlet/outlet port. A tubular portion is provided on the inner surface of the tank. The tubular portion has an internal passage communicating with the inlet/outlet port and having a top opening. A box-shaped member has its bottom plate fitted on the tubular member. The bottom plate is formed of a filter material. A deflector plate is supported on legs extending upwardly form the bottom plate of the box member so as to be disposed right over the top opening of the tubular portion. The deflector plate deflects the flow of hydraulic fluid such that it will not be directed toward the hydraulic fluid supply port, thereby preventing hydraulic fluid from being blown out through the hydraulic fluid supply port even if this port is open.

Abstract: A brake apparatus for a two-wheeled vehicle includes a hydraulic brake, which receives a hydraulic force to thereby generate a braking force, and a braking force control unit, which controls the braking force by increasing or decreasing the hydraulic pressure. The two-wheeled vehicle includes an engine disposed between a front wheel and a rear wheel. The engine includes a crankcase disposed downward thereof and a cylinder extending upwardly from a front portion of the crankcase. The braking force control unit is disposed in a space surrounded by the cylinder at a position forward thereof and the crankcase at a position downward thereof, respectively. The brake apparatus for a two-wheeled vehicle is capable of promoting enhanced maneuverability, achieving sufficient durability performance, and improving electric connection performance.

Abstract: Sensor-equipped hub units 34a attached to respective drive wheels 34 each have a sensor device comprising a sensor 36 for detecting the ground contact load on the wheel 34. A control unit 31 has a traction controller 32, whereby when the ground contact load value output from one of the ground contact load sensors 36 while the vehicle is traveling straight is outside a predetermined range, the drive wheel 34 is controlled so as to return the ground contact load value to the original value.

Abstract: A tank intended for an electrohydraulic braking system comprises, according to the present invention, a first chamber (7) for the supply of a primary hydraulic circuit of a master cylinder with brake fluid, a second chamber (9) for the supply of a secondary hydraulic circuit of the master cylinder (not shown) with brake fluid, a third chamber (11) for the supply of a hydraulic pump with brake fluid, and a fourth chamber (13), a measuring one, which accommodates a detection device, indicating when the brake-fluid level inside the tank is too low. The tank has a flow path for the interconnection of the first chamber (7), the second chamber (9) and the third chamber (11) when the hydraulic-fluid level is higher than a safety level, and for the fluid-tight separation of said chambers when the hydraulic-fluid level is lower than the safety level.

Abstract: A tension applying device including a housing in which are mounted a primary shaft, a main shaft, a pinion shaft, and a load-member sheave shaft. A ratchet handle is associated with the primary shaft for imparting rotation thereto when pumped by a user. Rotation of the primary shaft causes rotation of the main shaft which, in turn, is imparted to the pinion shaft and to a load-member sheave mounted on the load-chain sheave shaft. Rotation of the load-member sheave then applies tension to the load member which, in turn, is connected to a desired application. The tension applying device further includes a plurality of drive mechanisms for achieving different mechanical advantages between the ratchet handle and the load-member sheave, thereby allowing a desired input force to attain a desired output force. Further, the load on the tension member may be used for automatically switching between the plurality of drive mechanisms and for a load limit lock-up.

Abstract: In addition to the consumers of a closed loop, known air supply systems also can supply an external consumer with fresh pressurized air. These systems are very complex with respect to apparatus and furthermore have the disadvantage that already improved pressurized air can escape from the pressurized air store during the supply of the external consumer. A switchable 3/2-directional valve (31) is arranged in the first consumer pressure line (19) of the drive unit (1) and a switchable 3/2-directional valve (32) is mounted in the store pressure line (11) of the drive unit (1) and a switchable check valve is mounted in the bypass line (16) of the store pressure line (11). This check valve disables the throttle function of the bypass throttle (17).

Abstract: A tank intended for an electrohydraulic braking system comprises, according to the present invention, a first chamber (7) for the supply of a primary hydraulic circuit of a master cylinder with brake fluid, a second chamber (9) for the supply of a secondary hydraulic circuit of the master cylinder (not shown) with brake fluid, a third chamber (11) for the supply of a hydraulic pump with brake fluid, and a fourth chamber (13), a measuring one, which accommodates a detection device, indicating when the brake-fluid level inside the tank is too low. The tank for the interconnection of the first chamber (7), the second chamber (9) and the third chamber (11) when the hydraulic-fluid level is higher than a safety level and for the fluid-tight separation of said chambers when the hydraulic-fluid level is lower than the safety level.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining parameters for the viscosity or temperature of a brake fluid of a vehicle which is supplied to the wheel brakes by way of a motor-and-pump assembly equipped with actuatable valves and a hydraulic unit, with which an electronic control unit is associated. To ensure a high degree of control dynamics even at low temperatures, it is suggested that the temperature of the hydraulic unit is measured by way of a temperature-sensitive element which connects the motor-and-pump assembly to the electronic control unit, and the parameters are determined by way of the temperature of the hydraulic unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates mainly to a hydraulic reservoir, to a braking device comprising such a reservoir and to a method for mounting the said reservoir. A reservoir according to the present invention comprises a first (1) and a second (3) piece which are connected in a sealed manner by connecting means (10, 15), and a filling orifice (5) and at least one outlet orifice (19, 21). The device according to the present invention comprises a master cylinder (31) equipped with the reservoir according to the present invention.

Abstract: An apparatus and a process for the prevention of the rollback of a vehicle with a vehicle braking system (18), wherein a braking system (18) comprises a vehicle brake pressure modifying apparatus (20); a device (28, 34, 36) which are enabled to recognize a forward movement of the vehicle, and a brake control apparatus (16), which is connected to the vehicle brake pressure modifying apparatus (20) and the device (28). There is generated in the control apparatus (16) a signal which, upon a standstill of the vehicle, activates a brake and sensor combination (8, 28) which acts upon a transmission (2) of the vehicle, the brake and the sensor combination (8, 28) being supplementary to the brakes of the vehicle brake system (18) and, upon a recognition of a forward motion of the vehicle, the braking fluid pressure in the vehicle brake pressure modifying apparatus (20) is reduced and thus the brake and the sensor combination (8, 28) acting upon the transmission is released.

Abstract: An air supply system for a large vehicle air brake system includes an air compressor for supplying compressed air. The compressed or pressurized air is routed to an air dryer which includes a desiccant bed through which the compressed air flows for drying. The air dryer is located between a wet tank and a dry tank for the air supply system and air moves from the dryer to the wet tank. From the wet tank the air passes through a conduit through the air dryer to the dry tank. The air dryer is mounted on tracks allowing it to withdrawn from between the air tanks for replacement or service.

Abstract: A device and method for determining the status of an anti-lock brake system in a tractor-trailer configuration. The device includes a connector that can be connected to the trailer or tractor separately or connected to both the trailer and tractor simultaneously. Once connected the device begins to operate self-sufficiently by monitoring the data transmissions in a communication medium. Initially from monitoring the data transmission, the device detects whether it is attached to the trailer, tractor or both. From this determination, it either continues to monitor or proceeds to transmit data.

Abstract: A slip stop device for a vehicle is proposed in which slip stop material can be easily resupplied and it can be reliably scattered near the ground contact portions of tires. A cartridge for storing the slip stop material includes a tubular container having its opening at its top end closed by a film. By inserting a pipe connecting to piping for supplying positive pressure and a pipe connected to a piping for discharging the slip stop material into the cartridge through the film, the slip stop material can be easily resupplied without spilling out. Also, it is possible to reliably scatter the slip stop material stored in the cartridge near the ground contact portions of tires.

Abstract: An air supply system for a large vehicle air brake system includes an air compressor for supplying compressed air. The compressed or pressurized air is routed to an air dryer which includes a desiccant bed through which the compressed air flows for drying. The air dryer is located between a wet tank and a dry tank for the air supply system and air moves from the dryer to the wet tank. From the wet tank the air passes through a conduit through the air dryer to the dry tank. The air dryer is mounted on tracks allowing it to withdrawn from between the air tanks for replacement or service.

Abstract: A releasable brake pedal system 10 for a vehicle includes a pedal assembly 12 operatively engageable by the driver of the vehicle and a hydraulic actuator assembly 20 for generating pressurized hydraulic fluid for actuating one or more brakes 44A-44D. The pedal system 10 further includes a pressure release valve 30 or 30′ coupled in fluid communication with the pressurized hydraulic fluid. The pressure release valve 30 or 30′ is operative to reduce the amount of pressure applied to the brakes 44A-44D during a detected vehicle deceleration indicative of a collision event. The pressure release valve 30 is responsive to a deceleration sensor 40 according to one embodiment, and valve 30′ employs a deceleration sensitive inertial mass 76 according to another embodiment. Accordingly, the pedal system 10 reduces forces that may otherwise be transferred to the pedal assembly 12 during a collision.

Abstract: A brake assembly is provided for implementation with a brake system and includes a support bracket, a master cylinder supported by the support bracket and operable to provide hydraulic pressure to the brake system, an accumulator piston extending from the master cylinder and operable to maintain hydraulic pressure within the hydraulic brake system, and an accumulator assembly extending from the support bracket. The accumulator assembly includes a compression plate engaging the accumulator piston, an end cap and an accumulator spring disposed between the compression plate and the end cap, biasing the compression plate against the accumulator piston. A booster arm is pivotally supported by the support bracket and is actuable between first and second positions. In the first position the booster arm limits axial movement of the compression plate against the accumulator piston and in the second position the booster arm permits increased axial movement thereof.

Abstract: A golf car having a frame supported on a plurality of wheels and a braking device coupled to at least one of the plurality of wheels. A hydraulic system selectively outputs hydraulic fluid in response to a control input. A brake line is fluidly coupled between the braking device and the hydraulic system for carrying the hydraulic fluid under pressure. The brake line includes a flexible inner member and a braided outer member, which is sized to closely conformed to an outer shape of the flexible inner member. The braided outer member generally prevents radial expansion of the flexible inner member to minimize fluid leak and plastic deformation of the brake line and improves resistance to corrosion.

Abstract: A releasable brake pedal system 10 for a vehicle includes a pedal assembly 12 operatively engageable by the driver of the vehicle and a hydraulic actuator assembly 20 for generating pressurized hydraulic fluid for actuating one or more brakes 44A-44D. The pedal system 10 further includes a pressure release valve 30 or 30′ coupled in fluid communication with the pressurized hydraulic fluid. The pressure release valve 30 or 30′ is operative to reduce the amount of pressure applied to the brakes 44A-44D during a detected vehicle deceleration indicative of a collision event. The pressure release valve 30 is responsive to a deceleration sensor 40 according to one embodiment, and valve 30′ employs a deceleration sensitive inertial mass 76 according to another embodiment. Accordingly, the pedal system 10 reduces forces that may otherwise be transferred to the pedal assembly 12 during a collision.

Abstract: This invention mainly relates to a support for a quick connector intended for a brake-fluid tank, and to a brake-fluid tank fitted with such support.