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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7731303 | Push button two side operation hand brake release An apparatus to enable the automatic release of a railway vehicle hand brake system from either side of the vehicle comprises a source of fluid pressure engageable with the vehicle. A release cylinder, operable by fluid pressure, is connected to a hand brake mechani... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7699407 | Industrial truck A working machine, such as an industrial truck, having a spring-loaded brake having a braking position and a release position and controlled by a brake valve producing a brake-release pressure. The brake valve is operatively connected to a service brake input device... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7357462 | Hydraulic brake system for a wind energy plant The hydraulic brake system comprises a piston/cylinder unit (14) for activating and releasing a brake (12), comprising a volume (16) adapted to have a pressurized working fluid supplied thereto for moving the piston (24) from a braking po... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347506 | Arrangement and method for activating an emergency brake function within a vehicle Method and apparatus for activation of an emergency brake function (8; 8′) within a vehicle (1) when a first brake circuit and a second brake circuit are out of order. A first sensor (20; 20′) is included for detecting whether the pressure (... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7325887 | Parking-braking in vehicles A parking braking system for a brake in a vehicle wherein, upon moving a parking brake selector to a park position, the brake is arranged to be mechanically locked or latched into place by means of a variable position park latch mechanism which is adapted to co-oper... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7290840 | Vehicle brake system A brake system for a vehicle is comprised of a first brake system that mechanically applies a braking force to wheels according to a master cylinder hydraulic pressure outputted from a master cylinder which receives a brake manipulation force of a driver, and a seco... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7281602 | Method and device for controlling specific functions within a load-carrying vehicle under dumping and/or loading the load-carrying platform of the vehicle Method and device for controlling specific functions of a load-carrying vehicle when dumping and/or loading the load-carrying platform of the vehicle. The device includes a maneuvering organ (control input) that is arranged in the cabin of the load-carrying vehicle ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7216941 | Parking brake lock-in key switch system with automatic application for a vehicle with an air brake system A parking brake system for motor vehicle air brakes provides automatic engagement of the parking brakes when a gearshift lever is moved to park, but requires manual disengagement of the parking brakes. The effect is achieved in part by controlling the discharge cond... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204563 | Park brake interlock and trailer brake valve assembly A brake system for a tractor-trailer vehicle includes a service brake system and a park brake system. The service and park brake systems are used to brake both a tractor and a trailer towed by the tractor. A trailer hand control valve is actuated by a vehicle operat... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7156471 | Two-stage cylinder for applying automatic set and release hand brake An apparatus engageable with a hand brake assembly for automatically applying at least one brake secured to a railway vehicle. The apparatus comprises an operating mechanism which is a two stage pneumatic cylinder having a primary portion for initial phase of the br... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152402 | Hydraulic vehicle seat adjustment control valve assembly A control valve, and a control module including such a control valve, for selectively controlling a flow of pressurised hydraulic fluid from a pump in a hydraulically powered vehicle seat adjustment system. The control valve including a duct for pressurised fluid de... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7121634 | Pneumatically actuated parking brake A parking brake system uses a pneumatically controlled brake actuator to provide both service and parking brake functions. The parking brake system for a vehicle includes a hand control that is manually movable between a plurality of operational positions. A valve i... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121388 | Automatic application hand brake An apparatus engageable with a hand brake assembly for automatically applying at least one brake device secured to a railway vehicle with such hand brake assembly. The apparatus includes an operating mechanism having at least a portion thereof engageable with at lea... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7097260 | Parking brake for a tractor A parking brake for a motor vehicle includes: a manual operating lever; a braking device designed to act on brake disks applied on a bevel pinion for transmission of the motion to the wheels of the motor vehicle; and a cable for transmission of the command imposed v... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7092809 | Method and system for controlling braking equipment The present invention provides a method and a system for controlling braking equipment with a function for the driveaway assistance of a motor vehicle. After setting an initial operating state of the braking equipment in which the function for the driveaway assistan... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7063393 | Electronic brake system without pump unit In an electronic brake system, a brake pedal is operated by a driver according to a requisite braking force. Wheel cylinders equipped at respective vehicle wheels generate braking forces at the respective vehicle wheels. A master cylinder applies a brake fluid press... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7021722 | System for and method of braking a vehicle The invention relates to a brake system configured to enhance control and maneuverability of a three-wheeled agricultural applicator. The brake system includes a brake pedal in fluid communication with a rear brake system and a front brake system. The front brake sy... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014275 | Automatic application hand brake applied sensor In a hand brake control system for a hand brake on a railway vehicle, a sensor detects if a spool in a fluid pressure force regulating valve of the hand brake control system is in a first position to ensure that such hand brake has been applied after an apply-hand-b... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6994191 | Pneumatically actuated parking brake A vehicle parking brake system pneumatically actuates an air cylinder to mechanically lock a wheel brake in an applied position in response to a parking demand request. The air cylinder includes an extendable shaft that supports a lock member. When a parking demand ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6979062 | Braking system A brake system and a brake device for use with automobiles is provided in which braking energy stored in an auxiliary pressure source can be effectively used for braking, even if an electrical system fails. The vehicle brake system includes a proportional pressure c... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6971725 | Dampened vehicle emergency brake valve A valve for controlling an emergency brake system on an aircraft. The valve has separate poppets for controlling the flow of fluid from a supply line to the brake cylinders and from the brake cylinders to a tank return line. The poppets act on each other. A dampenin... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6971404 | Pressure protection valve A pneumatic valve (10) for selectively controlling fluid flow through a pneumatic system of a vehicle is disclosed. The valve (10) includes a housing (12) having a cavity (28). The cavity includes an inlet (16) and an outlet (18... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6901789 | Method for determining parameters A method for determining parameters for the viscosity or temperature of a brake fluid of a vehicle by way of a predetermined pressure build-up within time limits in at least one defined section of a brake circuit and for detecting a pressure in the said section and/... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6902042 | Automatic application hand brake winding mechanism An automatic application hand brake mechanism is provided for automatically applying at least one brake member secured to a railway vehicle with the hand brake assembly. The mechanism comprises an operating member having at least one ratchet engageable with at least... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6789855 | Automatic set and release hand brake An automatic application hand brake apparatus is provided for automatically applying at least one brake member secured to a railway vehicle with the hand brake assembly. The apparatus comprises an operating member having at least one ratchet attached to a drive shaf... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6709068 | Automatic set and release hand brake pneumatic circuit design II/automatic application function An apparatus comprising an operating mechanism having at least a portion thereof engageable with at least one gear of a gear assembly disposed in a housing member of a hand brake assembly for operating such gear assembly. A source of fluid pressure is connected to t... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6701242 | Device and method for actuating a brake system of a motor vehicle according to driving situation To implement a brake system having an electric parking brake function as well as comfort-oriented, brake-specific driver assistance functions (starting-traction control, hill holder, parking assistance, etc.), it is especially required to further process ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6634724 | Electrically driven brake booster An electrically driven brake booster (1) includes an input member (4) disposed in operative association with a brake pedal (12), an output member (5) disposed in operative association with the master cylinder (6), and drive transmitting device (10) for tr... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6626271 | Electrically controlled braking system and associated control method The present invention relates to an electrically operable brake system and a method for its actuation. The brake system and the method are characterized in that the service brake system can be activated by two brake operating devices which are operable by... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6460940 | Supplemental brake system A supplemental brake system for a vehicle having its own primary braking system by which the vehicle may be slowed from a towing vehicle. The supplemental brake system includes a vacuum-operated servo unit that is connected to the brake pedal of the vehic... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6394559 | Control apparatus for the application and release of a hand brake A control apparatus is provided which is engageable with a hand brake assembly on a railway vehicle for operation of an application cylinder for applying the hand brake assembly. This apparatus includes a source of fluid pressure which is engageable with ... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6390571 | Redundant aircraft braking system architecture A redundant brake control and anti-skid system is described for providing braking to a vehicle. The system includes a primary brake control assembly for performing brake control and anti-skid functions, and a secondary brake control assembly for performin... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6364428 | Apparatus for a quick release mechanism in a railcar hand brake An apparatus for a quick release mechanism in a railcar hand brake. The hand brake has a housing having a front casing with an inside wall of a predetermined size and shape, and a back plate. An operating shaft is rotatably mounted in the housing. The ope... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6325465 | Quick release mechanism for a railway car hand brake A quick release mechanism for a railcar hand brake comprises a release shaft having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a cavity of a predetermined size and shape. A release lever has a hub journaled on the first end of the release shaft.... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6305511 | Parking braking in vehicles having conventional braking systems A parking braking system in a vehicle not having EBS wherein, for parking braking, the brakes are arranged to be supplied with actuating fluid from a pressure source under the control of a manually operated electrical device and wherein, upon selecting pa... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6264288 | Brake system for rail cars A brake system for rail cars which contains an air powered fluid system, a device for providing a separate source of brake force, and a manifold connected to the air powered fluid system and the device for providing a separate source of brake force; the m... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6183050 | Braking system with remote boost valve A brake system including a master cylinder for generating pressurized fluid, a wheel brake in fluid communication with the master cylinder, and a first valve for regulating the flow of fluid between the master cylinder and the wheel brake. The brake syste... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6062654 | Brake control valve A vehicle brake control valve includes a piston assembly which is movable a stepped cylindrical bore of a valve housing in response to an actuating force against the force of a spring. The piston assembly includes port control edges which control communic... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6019436 | Motor vehicle with a parking brake system A motor vehicle parking brake system which is operated by non-muscular energy, includes both by a hydraulic pressure generator and by an electromechanical control unit. A control unit ensures that the switch between hydraulic and electromechanical operati... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5984424 | Emergency brake system for a vehicle Two methods of calibrating Fax machines are disclosed. The first method utilizes a pre-printed calibration chart and a computer connected to the Fax machine to be calibrated. The calibration chart is fed into the Fax machine which sends the resultant data... | 11/16/1999 |
