Abstract:
The invention relates to an electromechanical brake pressure generator (14) for a hydraulic braking system (10) of a vehicle. The electromechanical brake pressure generator (14) includes at least one threaded drive assembly (40) for converting a drive-side rotation into a translation for brake pressure generation. The threaded drive assembly (40) includes a spindle (68), which is rotatable via an electric motor (38), and a spindle nut (80), which is situated on a thread (76) of the spindle (68) in such a way that the spindle nut (80) and a hydraulic piston (92) formed thereon are axially displaceable upon rotation of the spindle (68). In addition, the threaded drive assembly (40) includes a housing (64), which forms a hydraulic cylinder (66) corresponding to the hydraulic piston (92), in which the spindle (68) and the spindle nut (80) are accommodated, and a rotation lock (84, 88), via which the spindle nut (80) is secured against rotation upon rotation of the spindle (68).
Abstract:
A brake cylinder includes a locking device for mechanical brake force locking, in particular for rail vehicles, and a service brake piston which can be axially moved inside a housing, which can be moved by applying a pressure medium thereto, and which is coupled to a piston tube, said piston tube being provided with a non-self-locking thread which is engaged with a threaded nut which is rotatably mounted in the housing, and the locking device cooperating with toothing of the threaded nut. The brake cylinder is designed such that the locking device comprises one or more pawl(s), a control piston, an emergency release tappet, and a locking element of the emergency release tappet.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for protecting an intact portion of a service brake system from a failed wheel end of a vehicle is provided. A failure in a wheel end is detected by determining an operation state of each of the wheel ends by monitoring parameters including the pressure in a parking brake air supply line. When it is determined that a failed wheel end is present in the service brake system, a service brake isolation valve is switched to a state in which the failed wheel end is isolated from the rest of the brake system. The service brake of the failed wheel end is disabled, while the service brakes of the other wheel ends are enabled for normal operation. The parking brake of the failed wheel end is enabled, while the parking brakes of the other wheel ends are disabled to prevent immobilization of the vehicle.
Abstract:
A locking mechanism for a brake cylinder that has a tube surrounding the hollow shaft of the brake cylinder with a first set of teeth formed along an outer surface thereof. A gate having a second set of teeth corresponding to the first set of teeth is moveable in between a first position, wherein the first and second set of teeth are engaged to prevent movement of the brake cylinder piston, and a second position where the first and second set of teeth are disengaged to allow movement of the brake cylinder piston. A spring biases the gate into the locked position and a supplemental piston responsive to a source of brake pipe pressure can move the gate into the unlocked position so that the main piston is free to move.
Abstract:
A vehicle brake booster system includes a reservoir, a pump, and a brake booster. The brake booster includes an input member adapted to receive a manual braking input force and an output member adapted to apply a braking output force to a master cylinder. A supply line couples the pump to the brake booster, and a return line couples an outlet of the brake booster to the reservoir. A flow of hydraulic fluid pumped to the brake booster provides a boost factor by which the braking output force exceeds the braking input force. The brake booster is hydraulically lockable by a first valve in the supply line and a second valve in the return line such that when the first and second valves are closed, a quantity of hydraulic fluid is trapped within the brake booster to maintain operation of the brake booster without continued operation of the pump.
Abstract:
A brake unit for a vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, has a brake cylinder, a brake piston and a device for adjusting a clearance. The latter has two first stops that strike against each other when the brake unit is opened. One of the first stops is formed on a blocking element that is functionally connected to the brake piston. In order to be able to open the brake unit beyond the clearance, a blocking member is in engagement with the blocking element under the force of a pre-stressing spring. The blocking element is blocked by the blocking member when the first stops strike. Actuators displace the blocking member that is in engagement with the blocking element counter to a force of the pre-stressing spring into a position detached from the blocking element.
Abstract:
A brake actuator (10) having a housing (12) in which is provided a movable brake actuating assembly (18, 30), the brake actuating assembly (18, 30) being movable between a brake apply position which, in use results in the application of a brake to which the actuator (10) connected, and a brake release position which, in use, results in the release of the brake, the brake actuator (10) further including a lock (34) which is operable to prevent movement of the brake actuating assembly (18, 30) from the brake apply position to the brake release position, the brake actuating assembly (18, 30) including a first movable member (18), a second movable member (30) and a resilient biasing element (32) which extends between the second movable member (30) and the first movable member (18) and which, if one of the first or second movable members (18, 30) is moved relative to the other from an equilibrium separation, exerts a force tending to return the first (18) and second (30) movable members to the equilibrium separation, the brake actuator (10) further including compliance control chamber (50) between the first movable member (18) and the second movable member (30), the compliance control chamber (50) having a port (58a) and being sealed such that flow of fluid into or out of the compliance control chamber (50) other than through the port is substantially prevented.
Abstract:
A parking brake having an electromechanical and hydraulic device for gripping a pack of movable sectors connected mechanically to the wheels to exert the desired braking force on the wheels. The parking brake is characterized by having an oil flow regulating valve assembly, in turn having a first control solenoid valve and a second safety solenoid valve in series with each other.
Abstract:
An actuation device for a brake has an accumulator (14). The accumulator (14), when in a parking brake position, acts on a ball ramp actuator (10) via a connecting element to actuate the brake as a parking brake. If the accumulator (14) is in a released position, an actuator (16) is activated to displace a catch (17) and to hold the accumulator (14) in this released position.
Abstract:
A braking system for a lift truck performs all service braking using truck traction drive motors. Mechanical, spring applied, electrically released brakes are coupled to wheels on opposite sides of the truck with the mechanical brakes applying unequal braking forces to the wheels. The mechanical brakes perform park braking and, in the event an electrical system problem arises, backup braking as well that can be modulated by an operator of the truck regardless of the operating condition of the truck.