Fluid-pressure and analogous brake systems – Multiple fluid-receiving devices – Multiple motors
Patent
1993-02-04
1994-06-21
Graham, Matthew C.
Fluid-pressure and analogous brake systems
Multiple fluid-receiving devices
Multiple motors
303 37, 303 82, B60T 1300
Patent
active
053223535
ABSTRACT:
A valve assembly for use with spring-set air-release vehicle parking brakes comprises a particular arrangement of conventional components providing desired spring brake operational characteristics heretofore requiring costly, complex specially-designed units. The valve assembly typically employs a plurality of interconnected check valves in combination with pressure protection and quick release valves to provide the desired characteristics. These include a system whereby at startup pressurized air from the tractor fills the trailer reservoir tanks and the spring brake chambers simultaneously. The valve assembly also assures that if during tractor-trailer operation the supply air from the tractor is severed or otherwise lost, service brake air in the trailer reservoir tanks is retained at a sufficient pressure to provide adequate service brake operation. Similarly, if pressurized air in the trailer reservoir tanks is lost, sufficient pressure is maintained in the system to keep the spring brakes released for safe parking of the tractor-trailer combination.
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Graham Matthew C.
Midland Brake, Inc.
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