Abstract:
A slip-controlled brake system for all-wheel drive motor vehicles is provided with differentials (16,19,20) for balancing track difference between the individual wheels (VR, VL, HR, HL). Wheel sensors (31-34) and electrical circuits (9) for generating brake pressure control signals are provided to control the brake pressure in the event of imminent locking. A disconnecting clutch (37) is inserted into a driving split axle (25) connecting a wheel to the rear axle differential (20). The disconnecting clutch (37) can be actuated either electromagnetically or hydraulically. Upon commencement of the brake slip control or at a predetermined time thereafter, the disconnecting clutch (37) is disengaged thereby rendering the coupling between the rear wheels and/or between front and rear axles ineffective thereby to permit an individual slip control by way of the individual control channels.
Abstract:
To control the braking pressure in the wheel brakes of a slip-controlled hydraulic brake system for automotive vehicles with all-wheel drive and with lockable or automatically locking differentials (2, 3), a circuit configuration is provided which influences the variation of the vehicle reference speed (v.sub.REF). This is to say, in the event of the wheel (v.sub.Rn) which is momentarily decisive for the formation of references becoming instable, the reference speed (v.sub.REF) will first be declined with a relatively flat gradient which corresponds to a vehicle deceleration at a low frictional coefficient. A decrease of the vehicle reference speed (v.sub.REF) with a very steep gradient will follow after a predetermined period of time (T.sub.1). This decrease is continued until the vehicle reference speed (v.sub.REF) reaches the decisive wheel speed again or falls thereunder. To avoid oscillations, the change-over of the reference (v.sub.REF) after the attainment of the wheel speed curves (v.sub.Rn) will not be effected until after a predetermined time of delay (T.sub.2 or T.sub.3).
Abstract:
A hydraulic brake system for automotive vehicles with a master brake cylinder and with a hydraulic power booster (1) connected upstream of the master brake cylinder, in which a pressure medium pump (6) drivable by an electric motor (9) is employed for providing auxiliary hydraulic energy. The drive of the pressure medium pump (6) may be switched on by a pressure contact (13) of a pressure accumulator (4), on the one hand, and by a brake pedal contact (11), on the other hand. In the unbraked operation of the automotive vehicle, the pressure medium accumulator is permanently kept on a pressure level sufficient for an initial actuation of the brake. A valve assembly is provided which establishes a hydraulic connection between the outlet of the pressure medium pump (6) and the pressure port of the hydraulic power booster (1). An electromagnetically actuatable two-way/two-position directional control valve (5) is connected to the valve assembly (7), which valve (5) is normally open and which is adapted to be switched to its closed position by a brake pedal contact (11).