US4787205A
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Vehicle brake system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-09-15
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Granted: 1988-11-29
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Expires: 2006-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle brake system, with the usual arrangement of a power booster axially aligned with the brake master cylinder piston and engaged between it and the brake pedal, has a fluid pressure differential-operated actuator offset from the conjoint axis of the power booster and the master cylinder piston. The actuator is coupled to the master cylinder piston through a mechanical linkage which provides a substantial mechanical advantage. The actuator causes the brakes to be applied independent of the brake pedal in response to any of several sensed conditions which dictate that the vehicle should not be moving.
Inventors
- 👤 William G. Fontaine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:36
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T13/00; B60T13/10; B60T13/66; B60K; B60K31/00; B60K31/0008; B60K31/16; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/08; B60T13/24; B60T13/241; B60T7/00; B60T7/12; B60T8/00; B60W; B60W10/00; B60W10/04; B60W10/18; B60W30/00; B60W30/18; B60W30/1819
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
In a vehicle brake system having: a movable brake pedal; a master cylinder having a movable pressure-applying member therein for applying and releasing the vehicle brakes; a power booster acting between said brake pedal and said pressure-applying member in the master cylinder, said power booster having a pressure responsive member therein movable toward and away from said pressure-applying member in the master cylinder to produce corresponding movement of said pressure-applying member in the actuator to apply and release the brake; and reciprocable shaft means acting between said pressure responsive member in the power booster and said pressure-applying member in the master cylinder; the improvement which comprises: an actuator offset from said shaft means and having a member movable parallel to said shaft means: pivoted rigid lever means pivotally coupled separately to said shaft means and to said movable member in the actuator to displace said shaft means in response to movement of said movable member in the actuator: and means for causing movement of said movable member in the actuator in response to a pre-determined condition of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
In a vehicle brake system having: a movable brake pedal; a master cylinder having a movable pressure-applying member therein for applying and releasing the vehicle brakes; a power booster acting between said brake pedal and said pressure-applying member in the master cylinder, said power booster having a pressure responsive member therein movable toward and away from said pressure-applying member in the master cylinder to produce corresponding movement of said pressure-applying member in the actuator to apply and release the brake; and reciprocable shaft means acting between said pressure responsive member in the power booster and said pressure-applying member in the master cylinder; the improvement which comprises: an actuator offset from said shaft means and having a member movable parallel to said shaft means: pivoted rigid lever means pivotally coupled separately to said shaft means and to said movable member in the actuator to displace said shaft means in response to movement of said movable member in the actuator: and means for causing movement of said movable member in the actuator in response to a pre-determined condition of the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A brake system according to claim 1 wherein said means for causing movement of said movable member in the actuator is operative to apply a fluid pressure differential across said movable member to effect said movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A brake system according to claim 1 wherein: said shaft means is reciprocable horizontally between said power booster and said master cylinder; said actuator is below said shaft means; and said lever means has a fixed pivotal mounting above said shaft means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A brake system according to claim 1 wherein the length of said lever means from its pivoted mounting down to its pivotal coupling to said shaft means is substantially less than its length from its pivotal coupling to said shaft means down to its pivotal coupling to said actuator.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A brake system according to claim 4 wherein said shaft means includes a lost-motion coupling between said power booster and said pivotal coupling of said lever means to said shaft means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
213 words
In a vehicle brake system having: a movable brake pedal; a master cylinder having a movable pressure-applying member therein for applying and releasing the vehicle brakes; a power booster acting between said brake pedal and said brake applying member in the master cylinder, said power booster having a pressure responsive member therein movable toward and away from said pressure-applying member in the master cylinder to effect corresponding movement of said pressure-applying member in the actuator to apply and release the brakes; and horizontally reciprocable shaft means acting between said pressure responsive member in the power booster and said pressure-applying member in the master cylinder; the improvement which comprises: a rigid lever pivotally coupled to said shaft means; pivotal support means for said lever above said shaft means; means providing a lost-motion coupling in said shaft means between said power booster and the pivotal coupling between said lever and said shaft means; an actuator located below said shaft means and having a displacement member movable parallel to said shaft means; means pivotally coupling said lever to said displacement member in said actuator; and means for causing movement of said displacement member, in response to a predetermined condition of the vehicle, to produce a corresponding movement of said pressure applying member in the master cylinder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
213 words
In a vehicle brake system having: a movable brake pedal; a master cylinder having a movable pressure-applying member therein for applying and releasing the vehicle brakes; a power booster acting between said brake pedal and said brake applying member in the master cylinder, said power booster having a pressure responsive member therein movable toward and away from said pressure-applying member in the master cylinder to effect corresponding movement of said pressure-applying member in the actuator to apply and release the brakes; and horizontally reciprocable shaft means acting between said pressure responsive member in the power booster and said pressure-applying member in the master cylinder; the improvement which comprises: a rigid lever pivotally coupled to said shaft means; pivotal support means for said lever above said shaft means; means providing a lost-motion coupling in said shaft means between said power booster and the pivotal coupling between said lever and said shaft means; an actuator located below said shaft means and having a displacement member movable parallel to said shaft means; means pivotally coupling said lever to said displacement member in said actuator; and means for causing movement of said displacement member, in response to a predetermined condition of the vehicle, to produce a corresponding movement of said pressure applying member in the master cylinder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A vehicle brake system according to claim 6 wherein the length of said lever between said shaft means and said pivotal support means is substantially less than its length between said shaft means and its pivotal coupling to said displacement member in the actuator.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
A vehicle brake system according to claim 7 wherein: said shaft means comprises interfitting parts which are slidable relative to one another lengthwise of said shaft means; and spring means acting between said interfitting parts of said shaft means to bias said pressure responsive member in the power booster away from said pressure-applying member in the master cylinder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A brake system according to claim 8 wherein said means for causing movement of said displacement member in the actuator comprises means for establishing a fluid pressure differential on opposite sides of said displacement member to cause said movement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
A brake system according to claim 6 wherein said means for causing movement of said displacement member in the actuator comprises means for establishing a fluid pressure differential on opposite sides of said displacement member to cause said movement.
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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) | 1991-11-29 | 1992-05-30 | 1992-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-29 | 1996-05-30 | 1996-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-29 | 2000-05-30 | 2000-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |