SUPPLEMENTAL BRAKE MONITORING SYSTEM
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180148019A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-31

    申请号:US15822410

    申请日:2017-11-27

    申请人: ROADMASTER, INC.

    发明人: Josh GRAHAM

    IPC分类号: B60T7/04 B60T7/06 B60T17/22

    摘要: A supplemental braking system for controlling the braking of a towed vehicle. a supplemental brake application apparatus, a supplemental braking monitor, and a transmitter. The supplemental brake application apparatus is configured to be installed in a towed vehicle. The supplemental brake application apparatus is configured to move a brake pedal of the towed vehicle between a first position and a second position. The supplemental braking monitor is also configured to be installed in the towed vehicle. The supplemental braking monitor includes a proximity sensor configured to produce a proximity detection signal, and a mounting plate configured to secure the proximity sensor in a position such that the proximity sensor can detect movement of the brake pedal. The proximity detection signal is based at least in part on movement of the brake pedal. The transmitter is configured to send a brake status signal to a towing vehicle.

    Brake booster assembly
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09815445B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-14

    申请号:US14925559

    申请日:2015-10-28

    发明人: Barton Cann

    摘要: A brake booster assembly and method of operation thereof are provided. The assembly includes a rack moveable along a first axis. A sensor is coupled with the rack for sensing force and displacement of the rack and outputting a proportional signal. A clutch subassembly is disposed adjacent and coupled to the rack and includes a drum and a hub in a spaced relationship with the drum. A motor is disposed adjacent the rack and coupled to the clutch subassembly for rotating the drum. A magnetorheological fluid is disposed between the drum and the hub. An electromagnet is disposed about the clutch subassembly for generating an electromagnetic field to affect the viscosity of the magnetorheological fluid. A controller is electrically connected to the electromagnet and to the sensor and to the motor for controlling the motor and the electromagnetic field of the electromagnet in response to the signal from the sensor.