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US 4,053,033 AGranted
Pressure limiter means for controlling the operation of a solenoid valve
AssigneeThe Bendix Corporation
InventorsAlbert E. Sisson, Henry Dorsett
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Abstract
A pressure responsive switch for modifying an actuation signal generated through a solenoid valve responding to a sway control signal to limit the operation of a brake applying servomotor and thereby prevent locking of the wheel brakes in a trailer braking system.
Claims6
In combination with a solenoid valve, a sway sensor and a servomotor, switch means for limiting the communication of a brake activation signal from said solenoid valve which operates said servomotor in response to a sway control signal developed in said sway sensor, said switch means comprising:
- a housing having a cavity therein;
- wall means located in said cavity, said cavity being adapted to receive said brake activation signal;
- a first contact connected to said solenoid valve;
- a second contact attached to said wall means for connecting said first contact with an electrical ground to allow said sway signal to energize said solenoid valve and produce said brake activation signal, said wall means responding to a predetermined brake activation signal by moving said second contact away from said first contact to interrupt the energization of said solenoid valve and thereby modulate the development of said brake activation signal;
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- resilient means connected in said wall means for urging said second contact into engagement with said first contact, said brake activation signal overcoming said resilient means in moving said second contact away from said first contact.
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