Tractor trailer anti-trailer swing system and method

Details Tractor trailer anti-trailer swing system and method Tractor trailer anti-trailer swing system and method

1989-12-20

1991-06-11

Butler, Douglas C.

Fluid-pressure and analogous brake systems

Multiple fluid-receiving devices

Multiple motors

188112A, 280432, 2804551, B60T 720

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050227149

ABSTRACT:
A brake control system/method for preventing or arresting and minimizing trailer brake induced trailer-swing in an articulated vehicle (10) is provided. The control system/method senses or calculates values indicative of articulation angle (AA) and a second order or higher time derivative thereof (d.sup.2 AA/dt.sup.2) and processes same to sense conditions indicative of a trailer brake induced trailer-swing event.

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