Towed vehicle brake controller

Details Towed vehicle brake controller Towed vehicle brake controller

2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Pezzlo, Benjamin A. (Department: 3683)

Fluid-pressure and analogous brake systems

Multiple fluid-receiving devices

Multiple motors

C188S11200R, C303S020000, C303S124000, C303S024100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06837551

ABSTRACT:
A brake controller, for controlling the brakes of a towed vehicle, having a control module and a power module is provided. The control module is mounted in the cab of a vehicle used for towing, in such a manner that it can be easily seen and accessed by the driver. The control module is provided with an accelerometer, which can read acceleration forces in at least two axes, and a microprocessor which polls the accelerometer and sends braking information to the power module. The control module is also provided with a gain control, to adjust the amount of brake force information, a manual braking lever and a display panel. The power module, which may be mounted in a convenient location, preferably on the towed vehicle, receives the braking information from the control module and secures power from the towed vehicle to engage its brakes.

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