Apparatus for braking a train of vehicles

Details Apparatus for braking a train of vehicles Apparatus for braking a train of vehicles

1978-08-18

1980-11-04

Love, John J.

Motor vehicles

Vehicle trains

Motorized trailer

188112R, 280432, 280446R, 303 47, B60T 720

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042314429

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for braking a train of vehicles whereby a differentiated braking of the wheels is carried out by servo-mechanical means in such a manner that the rear wheels are the only ones activated directly by the driver during braking. The wheels of the immediately preceding vehicle are then activated in response to drawbar tension forces, and this applies all the way to the first of the train of vehicles. Thereby it is ensured that during braking a tension force is exerted throughout the whole of the train of vehicles, and in this way skidding and jackknifing or fishtailing of the train essentially can be prevented or avoided.

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