Controller for tractor trailer braking devices
A controller (100) of the invention is used for tractor trailer braking devices having a service brake, an exhaust brake (12) and a retarder brake (14) for a tractor, and a retarder brake (26) for a trailer. The controller includes a main operating switch (110) situated at a driver seat for controll...
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Zusammenfassung: | A controller (100) of the invention is used for tractor trailer braking devices having a service brake, an exhaust brake (12) and a retarder brake (14) for a tractor, and a retarder brake (26) for a trailer. The controller includes a main operating switch (110) situated at a driver seat for controlling the exhaust brake and the tractor and trailer retarder brakes, a first interlocking switch (120) for interlocking between the service brake and the tractor and trailer retarder brakes, a second interlocking switch (130) for locking the tractor retarder brake, a first device (210) to detect a condition of an accelerator pedal, a second device (220) to detect a condition of a clutch, a third device (230) to detect a condition of a brake pedal, and a fourth device (240) to detect a condition of a trailer brake. The controller can effectively utilize the exhaust brake, and the tractor and trailer retarder brakes according to the driver's intention. |
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