Abstract: A foot brake valve (2?) of a pneumatic brake system in a motor vehicle has an installation plate (4?), on which a brake pedal (14) is pivotably mounted and to which a housing (18?) of a control unit (16, 26) is fastened. A spring-loaded plunger piston (36) in actuating contact with the brake pedal (14) is guided axially movably in an annular collar (50) projecting upward out of the installation plate (4?). For fastening the housing (18?) of the control unit (16, 26) to the installation plate (4?), the housing (18?) has an intermediate flange (48) which is screw-connected to the main part of the housing (18?) and has the annular collar (50). The intermediate flange (48) is coaxially rotatably about a vertical central axis (32), and is connectable in non-positively locking fashion to the installation plate (4?) via a releasable clamping connection (62).

Abstract: A brake pedal module for a “brake-by-wire” brake system of a vehicle is disclosed. The brake pedal module has a pivotably mounted brake pedal and a damping unit. The damping unit is mechanically coupled to the brake pedal in order to generate a resistance when the brake pedal is actuated. The damping unit comprises a housing and a piston mounted in the housing in such a way that it can be moved from an initial position into an end position. In its initial position, the piston is supported on a base of the housing via at least two elastic elements arranged in series. A further elastic element is arranged parallel to the at least two elastic elements on the base of the housing. The further elastic element is not subject to any load in an initial position of the piston.

Abstract: Electronically controlled pneumatic brake system and method for an automotive vehicle, said system comprising a front axle brake module (FBM) for providing pneumatic control pressure to the left and right front pneumatic brake actuators (FW-L, FW-R), one or more rear axle brake module (RBM) for providing pneumatic control pressure to the left and right rear pneumatic brake actuators (RW-L,RW-R), an air production module (6) selectively providing air under pressure to said front and rear axles electronic brake modules via a first air supply circuit (AC1) for the rear axle, a second air supply circuit (AC2) for the front axle, first and second air reservoirs (R1,R2), respectively coupled to first and second air supply circuits, and a third reservoir (R3) and a third air supply circuit (AC3) connected to the third reservoir (R3), for providing a redundant pneumatic supply to the front and rear axle brake modules, the third air supply circuit (AC3) providing same braking performance as the first air supply circui

Abstract: A pressure relief valve includes a housing, a poppet, and a spring. The housing includes an internal bore defined along a longitudinal axis of the housing and extending from an upper portion to a lower portion. A ledge or seat is defined within the bore. At least one lower portion hole is defined from an outer surface of the lower portion and into the bore. At least one upper portion hole is defined from an outer surface of the upper portion and into the bore. The poppet is slidably engaged within the internal bore. The poppet includes a head, a shaft, and an internal channel that runs longitudinally through the entire poppet. The head includes a shoulder. The spring is disposed within the bore at the upper portion of the housing and biases the poppet downwards so that the shoulder abuts the ledge or seat.

Abstract: A brake dust collector for a motor vehicle for collecting brake dust of a vehicle wheel brake has a dust collecting device that has at least one filter element and at least one filter element receptacle. The at least one filter element is secured in the at least one filter element receptacle. The at least one filter element receptacle is a through opening in a wheel rim; an intermediate space defined between the wheel rim and non-rotating vehicle parts; or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An arrangement for use with a valve system permits facilitated adaptation to conditions where modified lever ratios are desired while an actuation force requirement remains unaffected, or where a modified actuating force requirement is desired while lever ratios remain unchanged. In order to avoid or reduce costs associated with modification of the actuation force requirement of the valve system, a spring is provided which acts upon an operating element thereof, in addition to a pressure force, and codirectional therewith, against the actuating force in such manner that a predetermined actuating force requirement results. The invention finds particular significance in applications directed to vehicle braking systems.

Abstract: A pneumatic braking system for a tractor and trailer which delivers air to the trailer substantially first and in a greater amount than to the tractor but which continues to deliver to the tractor until the pressure at the tractor approaches the pressure at the trailer. This gives better control and substantially avoids jack-knifing. A valve is also provided to lessen the time factor of air to the tractor when a greater braking pressure is applied. Also when "bob-tailing" only substantially 50% of air is delivered to the tractor to prevent over-braking.

Abstract: A brake control has a regulator valve to establish the pressure in the brake system during brake apply. A flow regulator valve permits a fast flow rate for filling of the system when brake apply is initiated and a slow flow rate when the brake system pressure approaches the value established by the regulator valve.

Abstract: A hydraulic control valve for controlling the parking brakes of a vehicle hydraulic braking system having mechanically applied parking brakes which are released by hydraulic pressure includes a housing having a mechanically actuated control valve and a diverter assembly. When the vehicle is parked, the parking brakes are vented to reservoir and fluid from the vehicle hydraulic pump is communicated directly from the inlet of the valve to the return or drain port of the valve. When the brakes are released, communication between the spring brakes and reservoir pressure is cut off, and fluid communicated into the inlet is diverted to the diverter assembly, which builds pressure to a predetermined level which is communicated to the vehicle parking brakes to release the latter. When the predetermined pressure level is attained, the diverter assembly automatically opens to permit fluid to bypass the diverter assembly back to the return or drain port.

Abstract: A slip-controlled hydraulic brake system with improved operational reliability during the slip control phase of operation has a master cylinder having shortened overall axial length. The master cylinder includes a valve-opening mechanism of one central control valve supported on the bottom of the longitudinal bore of the master cylinder, and the valve-opening mechanism of another central control valve supported on the secondary piston wherein during a slip control action, in the presence of a predetermined travel of the pistons of the master cylinder, a force component is generated that increases the reliability of the opening of the central control valves.

Abstract: A brake system for automotive vehicles, comprising a tandem master cylinder (1) and a vacuum brake force booster (2). A pump (34) is connected to the supply chambers (10, 11) of the tandem master cylinder (1), which pump is actuated by an electromotor (35) started by a brake slip control device to replenish, in the brake slip control, the pressure fluid volume discharged from the working chambers (4, 5) of the tandem master brake cylinder (1), by way of the supply chambers (10, 11) and the sleeves of the master cylinder pistons (6, 7). To control the pump pressure, a pressure control valve (36) is provided to the control chamber (37) of which a control pressure is applied, which is generated in a control chamber (23) by a control piston (24) coupled ahead of the tandem master brake cylinder (1). The control chamber (23), by way of a magnetic valve (39), is pressure-relieved when the brake slip control device is turned off.

Abstract: A hydraulic brake system for automotive vehicles has a master brake cylinder connected to an unpressurized reservoir and a brake line connected to a working chamber of the master brake cylinder and leading to pressure control valves of a brake slip control device. The pressure control valves are followed by wheel brake cylinders. The working chamber of the master brake cylinder is connectible to a pressure medium source upon the starting of the brake slip control device. The outlet pressure of the pressure medium source lies above the maximum braking pressure achievable by applying the master brake cylinder. The working chamber's front side (away from the first master cylinder piston) is sealed by a second master cylinder piston sealedly arranged within the master cylinder. The second master cylinder piston is sealed relative to the master cylinder by a non-return valve gasket.

Abstract: A controller for controlling the increase in fluid brake pressure as a brake is applied irrespective of how rapidly the operator applies the brakes. The controller includes a valve between inlet and outlet ports in a valve body, the valve having opposing faces subjected respectively to pressure at the outlet and pressure in a volume chamber between the valve and a spring loaded piston and connected to the outlet through a restricted orifice. The valve seeks an equilibrium position wherein the rate of rise in pressure at the outlet is controlled and the deceleration of the vehicle is controlled even when the operator applies the brakes at an excessive rate.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for the control of brake pressure in a trailer pulled by a tractor. The apparatus includes a two-circuit controllable relay valve as the trailer control valve. The first circuit is controlled by the brake valve of the tractor with the pressure from the brake apparatus of such tractor. The second circuit can be optionally-connected to a distribution valve with a pressure medium source with a specified pressure or with atmosphere. Activation of the distribution valve is controlled so that the distribution valve connects the second circuit with the pressure medium source before or at the beginning of the activation of the first circuit. With this apparatus, the brake pressure can be increased in the brake apparatus of the trailer prior to increase of the brake pressure in the brake apparatus of the tractor. The level of brake pressure increased first in the brake unit of the trailer can be regulated by a set screw acting on the trailer control valve.

Abstract: A relay valve for use with a railroad car braking system includes a housing in which a control chamber is disposed between a delivery chamber on an upper side and an exhaust chamber on a lower side. A supply chamber is disposed above the delivery chamber. A control piston disposed in the control chamber is reciprocally-movable as a function of the balance of forces acting on opposing sides of the piston. In order to achieve the desired balance of control fluid pressure to delivery fluid pressure, the surface areas of the piston on which these pressures are exerted are equalized by way of a hollow rod extension coaxially-disposed on the piston, and extending from the lower exhaust chamber to the upper delivery chamber.

Abstract: The distributor includes a body with first and second inlet connectors for connection to two pressure sources, and first and second outlet connectors for connection to two separate brake circuits. Communication between the inlet connectors and the outlet connectors is controlled by two valves formed coaxially in the body and provided with a common control device. This device comprises first and second pistons movable coaxially in the body to control the first and second valves. The first piston is movable by means of the operation of the brake pedal and has an extension which extends through an aperture in the second. The latter has an associated spring which biasses it towards the position in which it opens the second valve. First and second reaction members are movable on the extension of the first piston, the first of these cooperating with the second piston and the second being located between the first reaction member and an end retaining head of the extension.

Abstract: A self-lapping type valve device having a construction in which the pressure force acting on the valve assembly is substantially the same when the valve assembly is in a lap condition following either a pressure-buildup phase of control or a pressure-release phase of control, thereby reducing hysteresis heretofore affecting such valve devices.

Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for making the braking action more sensitive to pilot control, to provide a smooth stopping response to foot pedal movement by the pilot. A port control member (48) of a first stage metering valve (44) is mechanically connected to a pilot operated foot pedal (50). A pilot applied force on the foot pedal (50) moves the member (48) in a direction causing flow through the valve (44) from a supply pressure to a control pressure chamber in a second stage metering valve (46) to produce a force on a second port control member (76), for moving it in response to foot pedal (50) movement, to meter flow and pressure through the second stage metering valve (46), from a supply pressure to the brake applying device of an aircraft wheel. The output pressure of the first stage metering valve is used as a feedback pressure to move the first stage port control member (48) into a null position in opposition to the foot pedal force.

Abstract: An equalizer discharge valve for use on a railroad air brake system includes a valve housing having an equalizer chamber formed therein above a brake pipe chamber and separated by a piston, diaphragm configuration. The diaphragm is sealed on the outer circumference by the connection to the housing and on the inner circumference by the connection to the piston. A connecting passage formed in the piston has a check valve disposed therein such that fluid pressure can only flow from the equalizer chamber to the brake pipe chamber. An exhaust valve, disposed between the brake pipe chamber and an exhaust chamber, vents the brake pipe chamber when opened as corresponds to selected venting of the equalizer chamber fluid pressure. A back pressure chamber and piston configuration is formed above the equalizer chamber such that fluid pressure from the exhaust chamber can be communicated thereto to counterbalance the force on the piston exerted from the brake pipe side during an exhaust operation.

Abstract: Single and dual brake feel augmentation valves for use in a vehicle skid control system are disclosed. The brake feel augmentation valve has a first port which receives hydraulic fluid from a constant source, a second port which receives hydraulic fluid from a pilot operated pressure metering valve, a third port which supplies hydraulic fluid to the brakes, and a hydraulic return port. A pressure balancing spool valve, with a brake pressure feedback channel, controls the supply of hydraulic fluid to the brake pressure port from the constant source port as a function of the metered pressure and fedback brake pressure. When the metered pressure is greater than the fedback brake pressure, the spool valve allows hydraulic fluid from the constant source to flow into the brake pressure port, thereby filling the brakes.

Abstract: A dual circuit brake valve includes a relay piston (50) having primary (82) and secondary (84) areas which are normally communicated to the pressure level at the primary outlet or delivery port (18). The relay piston (50) responds to a pressure differential across the relay piston to control communication to the secondary outlet or delivery port (22). A control mechanism (92) is responsive to a control signal to vent the secondary area (84) to thereby establish a differential area across the relay piston (50), so that the relay piston (50) will establish a pressure level at the secondary outlet or delivery port (22) which is a predetermined fraction of the pressure level at the primary outlet or delivery port (18).

Abstract: A brake valve for feeding selectably different levels of fluid pressure into at least one pressure receiver, which is a component of a vehicle brake system. The brake valve includes a first, normally open valve having a ball and a second valve, which is normally closed by a closing spring and which likewise has a ball. The latter ball is pressed by pressure provided by a pressure supply apparatus against a ball seat. A compensation piston acted upon by this pressure is also provided, which presses against the ball in the opening direction of the second valve. Because of the compensation piston, the second valve is easily opened, so that brake pressure can be sensitively controlled.

Abstract: A dual circuit brake valve for an articulated vehicle is responsive to a pressure signal provided by the system tractor protection valve to provide a full brake application in both the primary and secondary braking circuits actuating the front and rear wheel brakes of the vehicle respectively when the portions of the articulated vehicle are connected for movement together. A proportioning piston is responsive to the pressure signal to proportion braking pressure in the secondary when the towing portion of the vehicle is operated in the "bobtail" mode without the towed portion of the vehicle. The brake valve includes mechanism for mechanically actuating the secondary circuit valve to provide a full brake application under emergency conditions during operation of the vehicle in the bobtail mode.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system, for at least one hydraulic braking circuit, comprising a control unit, a brake pedal, an assisting hydraulic pressure plant having a fluid pressure source and a reservoir, a distributor valve having a slide fitted movably in the control unit between a rest position, when the braking circuit connects with the reservoir, and an active position, when the braking circuit is pressurized. This slide is urged in one direction by the pedal and in the opposite direction by the pressure in the braking circuit. The slide moves only about a millimeter, and to give the driver a resonable pedal displacement, a first resilient device, in the form of either stepped parallel or in series helical springs or an elastomer block, is disposed between the pedal and slide.

Abstract: A load-dependent braking force control device operable responsively to initial brake actuating pressure for initiating a light brake application until such pressure attains a certain predetermined higher valve, whereupon the control device, which is subject to a control pressure reflecting vehicle load, responds to such vehicle load control pressure for effecting a brake application accordingly. A piston for operating a fluid pressure supply and cut-off valve is subject on one side to fluid pressure supplied to the brake cylinders and on the opposite side to the same pressure communicated thereto via an adjustable pressure-limiting valve device, thereby determining the cut-off degree of the brake cylinder pressure.

Abstract: A hydraulic controller for providing regulated transfer of pressurized fluid between a tank (T), an accumulator (A) serviced by a source of pressurized fluid (PS), and the brakes (B) of a vehicle including a housing (36,37; 236,237), an actuator plunger (45; 245) extending into the housing, a regulator spring (57; 257) operatively connected to the actuator plunger, and actuator (11; 247) for selectively moving the actuator plunger to controllably compress the regulator spring, and a regulating spool (65; 265) variably positioned by the regulator spring and the pressurized fluid to relieve pressurized fluid in the brakes to the tank and to provide pressurized fluid from the accumulator to the brakes at a pressure proportional to the compression of the regulator spring.

Abstract: An empty and load brake device for a railroad vehicle air brake system for controlling brake application pressure comprises a housing having an inlet connected to a pressure source and an outlet connected to an air brake cylinder. There is a first passage between the inlet and outlet and valve means for controlling communication through said first passage. A pressure proportional piston controls opening and closing of said first valve means. There is a second passage between said inlet and outlet and second valve means controlling communication through said second passage. A load sensing arm is movably attached to the housing and is in operable engagement with said second valve means for controlling operation thereof.

Abstract: Spool type brake valve for use in motor vehicle braking systems. The valve has an exhaust valve assembly and an inlet valve assembly. The former having a spool displaceable by a brake pedal or the like to disconnect the brake-port from an exhaust port and the latter having a spool movable within a sleeve upon subsequent displacement of the exhaust valve to supply pressure fluid to the brake port.

Abstract: A brake valve for a control piston actuatable at will, which shifts a double valve by way of a spring that closes off a flow connection between a working pressure space and a supply reservoir for pressureless brake medium and which during the further movement opens up the inlet between a pressure storage device containing a brake medium under pressure and the working pressure space. A closure member constructed spherically within its sealing area, which together with a stem mounted thereon forms a valve body, is tied to a valve piston by way of this stem in such a manner that the valve member is connected in its longitudinal direction with the valve piston but is radially freely movable with respect thereto to thereby assure centering of the valve member with respect to the valve seat.

Abstract: A pressure control valve for controlling the operation of spring-actuated fluid pressure released brake units in vehicle braking systems. The valve described requires less operating effort than for conventional control valves of this kind even those including a follow-up means. It has a plunger-type valve element slidable within the carrier and controlling the flow of fluid between inlet and delivery ports. The carrier is biassed towards an open position of the valve in opposition to a spring force by the delivery pressure and the valve element is responsive to delivery pressure to open the valve in opposition to another spring force. The carrier spring has a substantially greater rate than the valve element spring which can be adjusted so that the effort required to operate the valve can be kept to moderate limits while retaining the advantage of a follow-up valve action.

Abstract: A manual fluid pressure controller has a handle with integral cam which mates with a non-rotating cam follower. Rotation of the handle causes displacement of the cam follower which transmits a force through a metering spring to a metering piston. The metering piston actuates a combined inlet-exhaust valve to admit or exhaust fluid pressure to its one face until the spring force on its other side is balanced. The fluid pressure at the face of the metering piston is connected to the load whose pressure it is desired to control. A cam stop, integral with the cam follower cooperates with a matching stop on the handle to limit handle travel.

Abstract: This invention relates to a brake valve device having a fluid pressure operated relay valve device for varying the pressure in a train brake pipe in accordance with the degree of fluid under pressure supplied to an equalizing reservoir and the relay valve device by a control valve device wherein the control valve device is operative, in a release position of a brake valve handle, in the manner of a self-lapping valve device to establish a preselected pressure of the fluid supplied to the equalizing reservoir and the relay valve device, and, in a service and lap position of the brake valve handle, in the manner of a manually-operated brake valve device, to release fluid under pressure from the equalizing reservoir and relay valve device to atmosphere. Therefore, the time that the handle remains in the service position determines the degree of reduction of the pressure of the fluid in the equalizing reservoir and the relay valve device.

Abstract: In a power control valve assembly in which the position of an inlet valve member relative to its seat is controlled by a control rod extending through a passage terminating in the seat, an end portion of the control rod has a profile which gives a variable throttling of flow through the passage in dependence upon the axial position of the control rod. In the valve described the end portion of the rod has an end part of constant diameter connected to a further part of reduced diameter by a sloping shoulder. Two such valve assemblies are shown arranged in parallel and operated through a single resilient block and a balance beam.

Abstract: A pneumatic brake system employing dual-diaphragm, spring-actuated, air-released brake actuators is provided with an inversion valve which, in the event of a brake system failure, prevents the brakes from being automatically applied while permitting controlled brake application by releasing compressed air from each actuator's spring chamber in an inverse ratio to that normally supplied from the system by the operator applied brake valve thus permitting a controlled spring brake application. The valve employs first and second pressure responsive pistons with associated valve seats to maintain the actuator springs compressed with air at supply pressure when the vehicle is normally operated. The air at supply pressure in each actuator's spring chamber is automatically ported to a lower pressure through the valve when a system failure occurs and prior to brake application to insure fast response time of the spring actuated brake.

Abstract: A hydraulic pressure control valve has a piston slidably disposed in a bore of a housing and having a supplying pressure chamber therein which is communicated with a source of hydraulic pressure, an actuating pressure space defined in the bore for communicating with a pressure actuating means, the piston being exposed to the space at one side thereof and urged toward the space by a resilient means and having a supply opening for connecting said chamber with the space. A push rod is slidably disposed in the bore and operably connected to an operating means, a supply valve normally closing the supply opening and coaxially disposed in the piston. A normally open exhaust valve connects the actuating pressure space with a reservoir which supplies hydraulic fluid to the pressure source, the push rod being adapted to move toward the pressure space and the piston, when operated for closing the exhaust valve and further movement of the piston in the same direction, opening the supply valve.

Abstract: A hydraulic pressure control valve has a piston slidably disposed in a bore of a housing and having a supplying pressure chamber therein which is communicated with a source of hydraulic pressure, an actuating pressure space defined in the bore for communicating with a pressure actuating means, the piston being exposed to the space at one side thereof and urged toward the space by a resilient means and having a supply opening for connecting said chamber with the space. A push rod is slidably disposed in the bore and operably connected to an operating means, a supply valve normally closing the supply opening and coaxially disposed in the piston. A normally open exhaust valve connects the actuating pressure space with a reservoir which supplies hydraulic fluid to the pressure source, the push rod being adapted to move toward the pressure space and the piston, when operated for closing the exhaust valve and further movement of the piston in the same direction, opening the supply valve.