摘要:
An electro-hydraulic braking system of the type capable of operating in a braking-by-wire mode wherein hydraulic pressure is applied to braking devices (18a, 18b, 18c, 18d) at the vehicle wheels in proportion to the driver's braking demand as sensed electronically at a brake pedal (10), in a push-though mode wherein hydraulic pressure is applied to the braking devices (18a, 18b, 18c, 18d) at the vehicle wheels by way of a master cylinder (34) coupled mechanically to the brake pedal (10) and in an ABS mode in which the braking pressures at the individual wheels are controlled in dependence, inter ala, on the detected rotational behaviour of the vehicle wheels, and which includes a hydraulic travel simulator (38) which is connected hydraulically to the master cylinder (34) by way of an electrically controlled isolation valve (36) for providing improved feel for the driver through the brake pedal in the push-through operating mode. In order to ensure that the brake pedal cannot be pushed beyond a position corresponding to a wheel-locking pressure, and thereby make it easier for the driver to modulate the brake pressure and avoid excessive deceleration if the road adhesion improves, the travel simulator isolation valve (36) is arranged to be closed when the ABS mode is active.
摘要:
An electro-hydraulic braking system of the type capable of operating in a braking-by-wire mode wherein hydraulic pressure is applied to braking devices (18a, 18b, 18c, 18d) at the vehicle wheels in proportion to the driver's braking demand as sensed electronically at a brake pedal (10), in a push-though mode wherein hydraulic pressure is applied to the braking devices (18a, 18b, 18c, 18d) at the vehicle wheels by way of a master cylinder (34) coupled mechanically to the brake pedal (10) and in an ABS mode in which the braking pressures at the individual wheels are controlled in dependence, inter ala, on the detected rotational behaviour of the vehicle wheels, and which includes a hydraulic travel simulator (38) which is connected hydraulically to the master cylinder (34) by way of an electrically controlled isolation valve (36) for providing improved feel for the driver through the brake pedal in the push-through operating mode. In order to ensure that the brake pedal cannot be pushed beyond a position corresponding to a wheel-locking pressure, and thereby make it easier for the driver to modulate the brake pressure and avoid excessive deceleration if the road adhesion improves, the travel simulator isolation valve (36) is arranged to be closed when the ABS mode is active.