Fluid-pressure and analogous brake systems – Exterior control – Deadman type
Patent
1992-10-30
1994-08-23
Oberleitner, Robert J.
Fluid-pressure and analogous brake systems
Exterior control
Deadman type
318373, 318376, B60T 714
Patent
active
053402022
ABSTRACT:
The present invention features an improved technique for slowing and stopping a vehicle having an electric service motor, a mechanical parking brake, and a deadman's switch for engaging the mechanical brake. The method of the invention improves the efficiency of the braking procedure. The braking method initially determines if the deadman's switch is engaged. If it is, then the electric service motor is plugged at a predetermined minimum plug rate until the vehicle slows to a specified velocity. When the specified velocity is reached, the plugging operation is terminated. The mechanical brake is then engaged to slow the vehicle to a halt. When the vehicle comes to a halt, the parking brake remains engaged. The invention also improves safety by increasing the controlled rate of plugging to a maximum value in the event that the deadman's switch is off. Actual braking performance by plugging is compared with that of accepted rates of deceleration or plugging effort shown by armature current to verify operation of the service braking system. In the event of inadequate service braking, such braking is terminated and the mechanical brake is applied.
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Oberleitner Robert J.
Raymond Corporation
Young Lee W.
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