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Adaptive skid detector threshold apparatus
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1976-12-08
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Granted: 1978-01-17
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Expires: 1996-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A skid detector apparatus utilizing a threshold modulator unit to provide an antiskid valve command signal which is inversely proportional to braking pressure to eliminate wheel lockup in accordance with the existing state of a runway. The threshold level modulator utilizes a feedback control signal to vary the threshold level within the skid detector. The skid detector provides a control signal to the valve driver which in turn varies the brake pressure to the braking device.
Inventors
- 👤 Henrik H. Straub
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T8/00; B60T8/17; B60T8/1701; B60T8/1703
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
In combination with a fluidic antiskid circuit comprising a pneumatic wheel speed sensor connected to a wheel, means for determining the rate of deceleration of the wheel, means for comparing the rate of deceleration with a preselected rate of deceleration and producing an output signal, valve means connected to the wheel braking system and adapted to receive said output signal, and means for detecting and compensating for excessive wheel deceleration, wherein the improvement comprises: threshold detector means receiving said output signal from said comparing means, said threshold detector means applying a valve command signal to said detecting and compensating means, said valve command signal varying the threshold level within said detecting and compensating means, said valve command signal is inversely proportional to said output signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
In combination with a fluidic antiskid circuit comprising a pneumatic wheel speed sensor connected to a wheel, means for determining the rate of deceleration of the wheel, means for comparing the rate of deceleration with a preselected rate of deceleration and producing an output signal, valve means connected to the wheel braking system and adapted to receive said output signal, and means for detecting and compensating for excessive wheel deceleration, wherein the improvement comprises: threshold detector means receiving said output signal from said comparing means, said threshold detector means applying a valve command signal to said detecting and compensating means, said valve command signal varying the threshold level within said detecting and compensating means, said valve command signal is inversely proportional to said output signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An improved fluidic antiskid circuit as described in claim 1 wherein said threshold level within said detecting and compensating means is varied inversely proportional to said output signal from said comparing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
An improved fluidic antiskid circuit as described in claim 1 wherein said threshold detector means comprises a threshold level modulator unit utilizing said output signal to vary the brake pressure signal in a preselected manner.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-16 | 1981-07-18 | 1982-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-16 | 1985-07-18 | 1986-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-16 | 1989-07-18 | 1990-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |