Fluid-pressure and analogous brake systems – Speed-controlled – Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal
Reexamination Certificate
2001-06-04
2002-11-05
Rodriguez, Pam (Department: 3683)
Fluid-pressure and analogous brake systems
Speed-controlled
Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal
C303S116100, C137S118010, C137S487500, C060S422000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06474749
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a hydraulic system for actuating at least two operating systems of a vehicle, preferably for steering and gear shifting of a motor vehicle. The hydraulic system comprises at least one reservoir for the hydraulic medium from which the hydraulic medium can be supplied via a distribution valve to the two operating systems, wherein the distribution valve is connected to a control unit and controls a flow of the hydraulic medium to the two operating systems such that one operating system has priority over the other operating system.
2. Description of the Related Art
It is known to provide vehicles with a hydraulic system for operating the steering system and the semi-automatic mechanical transmission, wherein the hydraulic system can actuate the valves correlated with the two operating systems. A distribution valve ensures that the two operating systems are supplied with a sufficient amount of hydraulic medium.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to configure a hydraulic system of the aforementioned kind such that it can be employed in an optimal way in a motor vehicle.
In accordance with the present invention, this is achieved in that a brake device of the vehicle is connected to the control unit which brake device comprises a brake power assist unit and a master brake cylinder, wherein the brake power assist unit is connected via a brake valve to the control unit.
In the hydraulic system according to the invention the brake device of the vehicle is connected to the control unit. By doing so, the brake device can be directly actuated by the control unit, for example, via a ranging device of the vehicle. When the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small, the control unit automatically intervenes and actuates the brake device even when the driver of the vehicle has not yet actuated the brake pedal.
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Meyer Roland
Stephan Wolfgang
Trzmiel Alfred
Wild Andreas
Huckett Gudrun E.
Hydraulik-Ring GmbH
Rodriguez Pam
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