Anti-jackknifing method and apparatus

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1979-01-22

1980-09-23

Reger, Duane A.

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303 7, B60T 708

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042237670

ABSTRACT:
An anti-jackknifing method and apparatus for preventing uncontrolled skidding or jackknifing of a trailer towed by a tow vehicle. The method includes the step of continuously disabling one of the rear trailer brakes throughout a period when slippery road conditions are encountered so that the associated wheel is allowed to rotate freely. The apparatus for disabling the particular brake is actuable by the driver whenever slippery road conditions are anticipated, and are deactuated by the driver when such conditions no longer prevail.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3758165 (1973-09-01), Savelli
patent: 3972543 (1976-08-01), Presley et al.
patent: 4023863 (1977-05-01), Sisson et al.

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