Trailer anti-swing system and method

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1989-12-20

1991-07-09

Butler, Douglas C.

Fluid-pressure and analogous brake systems

Multiple fluid-receiving devices

Multiple motors

188 3R, 188112A, 280432, B60T 1300

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050299484

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

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