Abstract:
A servo-assisted power steering means is proposed in which one of the two track rod joints of the steered wheels is embodied as a linear force transducer. An electric or electronic switch is disposed in the tie rod or in the steering knuckle assembly and furnishes switching signals to an electric or electronic control device. These signals are then processed and supplied to a servo apparatus in order to reinforce the movement of the tie rod initiated by the driver via the steering wheel. The control device is part of a brake anti-lock apparatus, wherein the data pertaining to velocity which are required there are also used in the power steering in such a manner that the auxiliary force is switched on only in a low vehicle velocity range, so as to serve, for example, as an aid in parking of the motor vehicle.
Abstract:
Power steering system for motor vehicles is proposed, in particular intended for the lower velocity range, which includes a measurement transducer for the steering direction in close relationship with a piston-cylinder unit, which acts simultaneously as the steering damper and as the auxiliary-force apparatus. The measurement transducer may also be integrated in the piston of this unit. The control of the hydraulic medium for the piston-cylinder unit takes place preferably via three-position valves due to desired throttling, in accordance with velocity, of the return flow at a particular time.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a magnetic valve in which the electromagnet is housed in a chamber which is not infiltrated by the pressure medium to be controlled, and in which a rod coupling is effective between the armature of the electromagnet and the closure body of the valve inserted between a pressure source and a pressure consumer, and in which a sealing apparatus is provided which seals the entryway of the rod coupling into the region infiltrated by pressure medium.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a hydraulic brake booster for a vehicle brake apparatus which is provided with a pressurizing apparatus which has a pump and a reservoir. When the reservoir pressure fails, a switchover piston which is subject to the reservoir pressure can disengage a stop for the push rod of the control valve.The push rod is supported on the stop when the pressure supply to the reservoir is intact and after the control valve switches over in the direction of brake activation, in order to give the driver a sense of the added brake force. In the same event, a support of a pedal activation stem on a movable auxiliary cylinder is removed. When the reservoir pressure supply fails, however, this support is made available, in order to enable an immediate mechanical actuation of the main cylinder portion of the brake booster.
Abstract:
A pneumatic-hydraulic brake system for vehicles having at least one pressure modulator used to supply a group of hydraulic wheel cylinders in combination with an anti-locking device. The pressure modulator is included in both the pneumatic and the hydraulic circuits of the system. For effecting anti-locking pressure modulation, at least one multiple-position air valve is included in the pneumatic circuit and at least one hydraulic valve in the hydraulic circuit.
Abstract:
A master cylinder for a two-circuit brake system which includes anti-skid control has two separate chambers and pistons. The main control piston is surrounded by an auxiliary piston which it engages after a predetermined amount of travel. The auxiliary piston has an extension which holds the brake control valve and which is opened by the control piston during its travel. Furthermore, the second circuit cylinder includes a pressure sensor which can activate a warning when the piston travel is not in a predetermined relation to the applied fluid pressure.
Abstract:
A brake system may include at least two wheel brake cylinder of separate wheel circuits, at least one pressure supply to provide pressure in the wheel brake cylinders, at least one reservoir, at least one electronic control and regulating unit, and switching valves arranged to connect and disconnect respective hydraulic lines connected to the respective wheel brake cylinders to/from at least one main hydraulic line coupled to the pressure supply(s). Leakage diagnostics of the individual wheel circuits and/or other components of the brake system may be carried out. The switching valves may include an electromagnetic drive and a force-adding device for operation of the valves.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a hydraulic brake system comprising a master brake cylinder the at least one working chamber of which is connected to the wheel brakes of the vehicle via at least one hydraulic line, the brake piston of at least one wheel brake being adjustable by a negative pressure in the hydraulic lines to produce a brake clearance.
Abstract:
An electric motor may include an outer rotor and an inner rotor, with a stator, which carries the excitation coils, formed as a hollow cylinder and engaging in the pot-shaped outer rotor and being connected to the housing or to a part of the electric motor fixedly connected to the housing, and where the electric motor may further include a water cooling and an air cooling system.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a brake system which comprises an actuating device (26), especially a brake pedal (30), and a control/regulation device (22). Said control/regulation device (22) controls at least one electromotive drive device (7a, 7b, 8) in response to the movement and/or position of the actuating device (26). The drive device adjusts a piston (1, 1a, 1b) of a piston/cylinder system via a non-hydraulic transmission device, thereby adjusting a pressure in the working compartment (4′, 4′a, 4b′) of the cylinder. Said working compartment is connected to a wheel brake (15, 17) via a pressure conduit (13, 13a). A valve (14, 14a, 15, 15a, 14′, 14a′) is interposed between the brake cylinder of the wheel brake and the working compartment of the piston/cylinder system. The control/regulation device opens the valve for pressure suppression or pressure build-up in the brake cylinder and closes it in order to maintain the pressure in the brake cylinder.