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Vehicle safety braking system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-11-13
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Granted: 1983-09-13
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Expires: 2001-11-13
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides a safety arrangement for a dumping vehicle which may include a bumper movable to energize a brake actuator, the bumper being retractable upon tilting of the dumping bed. Modified bumper mounting arrangements are provided for various kinds of vehicles. A latching relay may be included to cause the brake actuator to hold the brakes locked, irrespective of disengagement of the obstruction. The bumper may include a pneumtic chamber with a flexible wall, with a pressure-operated switch for operating the brake actuator. Also, an exteriorly actuated switch may be used in a two-man operation in lieu of a bumper.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles S. Viall, Sr.
- 👤 Charles S. Viall, Jr.
- 👤 Harold S. Viall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T7/00; B60T7/12; B60T7/22; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/56; B60T17/00; B60T17/18; B60T17/22; B60W; B60W10/00; B60W10/10; B60W10/18; B60W30/00; B60W30/18; B60W30/1819; B60R19/02; B60R19/48; B60R19/483
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A safety device for a vehicle having brakes comprising: means for sensing the placement of the vehicle in neutral gear; means for applying the brakes of the vehicle; means carried by said vehicle for engaging obstacles in the vehicle's path; means for actuating said brake applying means in response to said neutral gear sensing means and engagement of an obstacle by said engaging means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A safety device for a vehicle having brakes comprising: means for sensing the placement of the vehicle in neutral gear; means for applying the brakes of the vehicle; means carried by said vehicle for engaging obstacles in the vehicle's path; means for actuating said brake applying means in response to said neutral gear sensing means and engagement of an obstacle by said engaging means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising means for maintaining said brakes so applied irrespective of disengagement of said engaging means from said obstacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said means for maintaining the brakes so applied includes a latching means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said engaging means comprises bumper means having a normal first position and being movable away from said first position upon engagement with an obstacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 4 further comprising means for maintaining said brakes so applied upon return of said bumper means to said first position following movement of said bumper means away from said first position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising: means for sensing the placement of the vehicle in reverse gear; and means for actuating said brake applying means in response to said reverse gear sensing means and the engagement of an obstacle by said engaging means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said neutral gear sensing means is a neutral gear safety switch and wherein said reverse gear sensing means is a back-up light switch electrically connected to a back-up light.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
82 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said neutral gear sensing switch and said reverse gear sensing means are disposed in a parallel electrical circuit arrangement commonly connected at a first end to a source of current, said parallel electrical circuit arrangement further including means for preventing current flow between said back-up light and said neutral gear safety switch said means for preventing current flow being disposed between said back-up light and a second commonly connected end of said parallel electrical circuit arrangement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 8 wherein said current prevention means is a diode.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
81 words
A safety device for a vehicle having brakes comprising: means for sensing the placement of the vehicle in neutral gear; means for applying brakes of the vehicle; means carried by said vehicle for engaging obstacles in the vehicle's path, said means for engaging obstacles being normally disposed in the extended, operative position for engaging said obstacles; and means for actuating said brake applying means in response to said neutral gear sensing means and engagement of an obstacle by said engaging means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
81 words
A safety device for a vehicle having brakes comprising: means for sensing the placement of the vehicle in neutral gear; means for applying brakes of the vehicle; means carried by said vehicle for engaging obstacles in the vehicle's path, said means for engaging obstacles being normally disposed in the extended, operative position for engaging said obstacles; and means for actuating said brake applying means in response to said neutral gear sensing means and engagement of an obstacle by said engaging means.
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