Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Patent
1979-05-18
1982-02-02
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
188 3R, 188112A, 280432, B60D 100, B60T 720, B62D 5300
Patent
active
043136168
ABSTRACT:
A trailer stabilizer is comprised of a hydraulic assembly having a pair of hydraulic units for providing viscous fluid resistance to relative turning movements between a trailer and a towing vehicle. The assembly includes flow controls for varying turning resistance in response to turning rate and vehicle speed. Slack removal members constantly bias interconnected couplings to provide rate sensing and turning resistance with zero mechanical slack. A brake control system actuates towed vehicle brakes in response to hydraulic system pressure and includes speed responsive components preventing brake application below a predetermined speed. Circuitry is also provided for varying braking force in response to vehicle speed and turning rate, for adjusting braking force according to trailer size and road conditions, and for testing braking force adjustments.
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Peters Jr. Joseph F.
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