A vehicle monitoring system for monitoring pressures on the service and emergency brakes, tires and suspension of a tractor trailer. The system also monitors electrical stoplight power to the ABS brakes as well as various additional vehicle systems listed within the claims. The monitoring system also provides visual and audible alarms to the operator as well as an additional output to signal a wireless device to warn the operator's employer if the warning is ignored.
B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation
B60T 11/24 - Organe d'attaque unique agissant sur plus d'un circuit, p. ex. sur un circuit double
B60T 7/18 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager provoqués par une commande à distance, c.-à-d. moyens de mise en action non montés sur le véhicule actionnés par un appareil sur le bord de la route
An apparatus and method for mounting a trailer/dolly air brake system module onto a mounting surface of a trailer/dolly using a mounting element. More particularly, a trailer/dolly air brake system module is mounted to an I-beam or C-channel of the trailer/dolly via welding methods, fasteners, or clamps. This allows the trailer/dolly air brake system module to be easily removable and replaceable, minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. More particularly, the system module is for a trailer/dolly air brake system module. The method allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle.
F16M 13/00 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objetsMoyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main
F16B 5/00 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles
B60T 7/20 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager spécialement adaptés pour remorques, p. ex. dans le cas d'un décrochage de la remorque
B60T 8/36 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon une condition de vitesse, p. ex. accélération ou décélération comportant un régulateur de pression fluidique répondant à une condition de vitesse comportant un clapet-pilote sensible à une force électromagnétique
B62D 27/06 - Assemblages entre sous-ensembles de la carrosserie rapidement démontables
F16B 2/02 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif
F16B 5/08 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par soudage ou procédés similaires
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Clamp ring and method for manufacturing a clamp ring
A clamp ring and process for manufacturing a clamp ring to effectively reduce, if not eliminate, waste scrap from the manufacturing process. The clamp ring and process for manufacturing the same, results in clamp ring having a seam formed by a metal joining technique such as welding, brazing, bolting, soldering, and clinching.
B21D 53/36 - Fabrication d'autres objets particuliers de brides, pinces ou dispositifs similaires d'attache ou de fixation, p. ex. pour installations électriques
F16B 4/00 - Assemblage par retrait, p. ex. en portant les pièces à assembler à des températures différentesMontage à forceAttaches à serrage par friction non largables
B21D 53/16 - Fabrication d'autres objets particuliers d'objets de forme annulaire, p. ex. des cercles de tonneaux
B21K 1/16 - Fabrication d'éléments de machines de raccords ou garnitures d'éléments d'accouplement de tuyaux
B60T 17/08 - Cylindres de freins autres que les cylindres d'action terminale
F16D 65/00 - Éléments constitutifs ou détails des freins
An air brake monitoring system for monitoring a pressure of the system and providing various alarms and/or warnings to a user including tire and brake status/alarms and providing for a backup alarm. The air brake monitoring system configurable to function with the existing wiring of the vehicle and including an air brake monitoring device to be positioned in the vicinity of a brake valve. The air brake monitoring system is further provided to monitor the electrical stoplight power transmitted to the ABS brakes as well as the vehicle static/dynamic condition.
B60T 7/00 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins
B60T 7/18 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager provoqués par une commande à distance, c.-à-d. moyens de mise en action non montés sur le véhicule actionnés par un appareil sur le bord de la route
B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation
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Smooth bore dynamic center seal for spring brake actuator
A sealing assembly and method of manufacturing a sealing assembly for a spring brake actuator having a dynamic center seal for sealing a first surface to a second surface. The sealing assembly has dynamic sealing elements that seal in a smooth hole or bore, where the sealing element or element stack is retained in the hole or bore on each end by a bearing for the center pushrod or center tube.
An air brake monitoring system for monitoring a pressure of the system and providing various alarms and/or warnings to a user. The air brake monitoring system configurable to function with the existing wiring of the vehicle and including an air brake monitoring device to be positioned in the vicinity of a brake valve. The air brake monitoring system is further provided to monitor the electrical stoplight power transmitted to the ABS brakes as well as the vehicle static/dynamic condition.
A clamp ring and process for manufacturing a clamp ring to effectively reduce, if not eliminate, waste scrap from the manufacturing process. The clamp ring and process for manufacturing the same, results in clamp ring having a seam formed by a metal joining technique such as welding, brazing, bolting, soldering, and clinching.
B23K 1/16 - Brasage ou débrasage spécialement adapté pour faire des joints continus des joints longitudinaux, p. ex. brasage de corps de chaudière
B23K 31/02 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs au brasage ou au soudage
B65D 63/06 - Jonctions réalisées par l'application d'éléments de fixation séparés, p. ex. par déformation de ceux-ci
B21D 53/36 - Fabrication d'autres objets particuliers de brides, pinces ou dispositifs similaires d'attache ou de fixation, p. ex. pour installations électriques
F16D 65/00 - Éléments constitutifs ou détails des freins
B21K 1/16 - Fabrication d'éléments de machines de raccords ou garnitures d'éléments d'accouplement de tuyaux
B60T 17/08 - Cylindres de freins autres que les cylindres d'action terminale
B21D 53/16 - Fabrication d'autres objets particuliers d'objets de forme annulaire, p. ex. des cercles de tonneaux
F16B 4/00 - Assemblage par retrait, p. ex. en portant les pièces à assembler à des températures différentesMontage à forceAttaches à serrage par friction non largables
An apparatus and method for mounting a trailer/dolly air brake system module onto a mounting surface of a trailer/dolly using a mounting element. More particularly, a trailer/dolly air brake system module is mounted to an I-beam or C-channel of the trailer/dolly via welding methods, fasteners, or clamps. This allows the trailer/dolly air brake system module to be easily removable and replaceable, minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. More particularly, the system module is for a trailer/dolly air brake system module. The method allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle.
F16M 13/00 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objetsMoyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main
A brake stud housing assembly and method of construction of such assembly for vehicles that exhibits increased shock resistance and vibration reduction capability, allowing for increased durability of a brake housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a vibration dampening layer having an adhesive material that provides a permanent connection between the housing shell and reinforcing plate, which transfers both tensile and compressive loading forces between the housing shell and reinforcing plate in order to reduce vibration and stress.
F16J 10/04 - Surfaces de contactChemises de cylindres
F01B 7/00 - “Machines” ou machines motrices avec plusieurs pistons alternatifs travaillant dans le même cylindre ou dans des cylindres pratiquement coaxiaux
An apparatus and method for mounting a trailer/dolly air brake system module onto a mounting surface of a trailer/dolly using a mounting element. More particularly, a trailer/dolly air brake system module is mounted to an I-beam or C-channel of the trailer/dolly via welding methods, fasteners, or clamps. This allows the trailer/dolly air brake system module to be easily removable and replaceable, minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. More particularly, the system module is for a trailer/dolly air brake system module. The method allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle.
An air-operated diaphragm brake, more particularly a brake actuator assembly containing a diaphragm with a rib or ring design for centering and maintaining the location of a piston or push plate and for reducing debris build up in the brake actuator assembly. The diaphragm includes a projecting rim for engaging a housing containing a piston, a bottom wall having an interior surface for engaging the piston, a sidewall connecting the projecting rim with the bottom wall; and a plurality of ribs or a ring disposed on the interior surface of the bottom wall. The ribs or ring structure extends in a direction away from the intersection between the sidewall and the bottom wall, toward the center of the interior surface, and revolving around the center point of the interior surface.
An air brake monitoring system for monitoring a pressure of the system and providing various alarms and/or warnings to a user. The air brake monitoring system configurable to function with the existing wiring of the vehicle and including an air brake monitoring device to be positioned in the vicinity of a brake valve. The air brake monitoring system is further provided to monitor the electrical stoplight power transmitted to the ABS brakes as well as the vehicle static/dynamic condition.
A brake actuator system of a vehicle comprising a diaphragm design with a hole and sealing element in the center. The design allows for the sealing element to seal and slide on the outer diameter of the center pushrod for the exposed length. This eliminates the need for a fixed joint to permanently attach the diaphragm to the center pushrod, and allows for the pushrod to be attached to the spring piston or a separate fixed plate and reduces stress of the diaphragm at its interface.
B60T 17/08 - Cylindres de freins autres que les cylindres d'action terminale
F01B 7/00 - “Machines” ou machines motrices avec plusieurs pistons alternatifs travaillant dans le même cylindre ou dans des cylindres pratiquement coaxiaux
A drive through crankshaft assembly which selectively provides rotational power to a vehicle accessory while continuously providing rotational power to a second vehicle accessory. Rotational power is selectively provided using a cone clutch assembly that is modular. The cone clutch assembly provides power to the first vehicle accessory when it is in an engaged state. The first vehicle accessory is turned off by putting the cone clutch assembly into a disengaged state using a clutch control system.
F02B 63/00 - Adaptations des moteurs pour entraîner des pompes, des outils tenus à la main ou des génératrices électriquesCombinaisons portatives de moteurs avec des dispositifs entraînés par des moteurs
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Electronic park brake valve system for air brakes vehicles
A vehicle brake system includes a source of fluid pressure adapted to supply a braking force a brake actuator including a parking brake chamber, and a combination valve fluidly coupling the brake actuator to the source of pressure, the combination valve having an inlet fluidly coupled to the source of pressure and an outlet fluidly coupled to the brake actuator. The combination valve includes within a single housing (i) a solenoid responsive to electrical signals to move from one position in which the parking brake chamber is fluidly coupled to the source of pressure in order to pressurize the parking brake chamber and release the parking brake, and another position in which the parking brake chamber of the brake actuator is vented in order to exhaust pressure within the parking brake chamber so that the parking brake is applied, and (ii) at least one of a manifold, an inversion valve, a double check valve and an anti-compounding valve.
B60T 13/74 - Transmission de l'action de freinage entre l'organe d'attaque et les organes terminaux d'action, avec puissance de freinage assistée ou relais de puissanceSystèmes de freins incorporant ces moyens de transmission, p. ex. systèmes de freinage à pression d'air avec entraînement ou assistance électrique
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Modular electronic brake valve for air brakes vehicles
A vehicle brake system includes a source of fluid pressure adapted to supply a braking force to at least one brake actuator and a modular valve unit fluidly coupling the brake actuator to the source of fluid pressure. The modular valve unit includes a plurality of valve modules. Each of the plurality of valve modules includes a housing in which working elements of the valve module are contained and at least one port in the housing adapted to be an input port or an output port, the at least one port being adapted to cooperate with and be directly fluidly connected to at least one port of another of the plurality of valve modules, thereby obviating the need for tubing or piping. Each of the plurality of valve modules is self-contained and defines a stand-alone unit capable of operating independently of any other of the plurality of valve modules.
B60T 8/36 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon une condition de vitesse, p. ex. accélération ou décélération comportant un régulateur de pression fluidique répondant à une condition de vitesse comportant un clapet-pilote sensible à une force électromagnétique