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Remotely controlled brake system
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In this paper, the brake pedal actuator of a towing vehicle is provided with a pneumatic supply and control provided by the towing engine and the control provided in the vehicle.Abstract:
A towed vehicle is provided with a brake pedal actuator that is releasably supported against the seat, floor and a rigid part of the towed vehicle above the floor. The actuator may be installed or removed from the towed vehicle quickly and without tools. The actuator is powered by a pneumatic supply and control provided in the towing vehicle.read more
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Towed vehicle braking system
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe a towed vehicle braking system that is actuated by one or more of (a) a vehicle velocity decrease sensor (46 and 47); (b) a separation of the towed vehicle and the towing vehicle sensor (63 and 64); and (c) coded signals from a transmitter (66, e.g., radio frequency, used by the driver to control the braking system of the vehicle when received by a tow vehicle receiver (67) and used to actuate the towed Vehicle braking system.
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Braking apparatus for towed vehicles
TL;DR: In this article, a pivotally mounted foot pedal engaging member attaches to the floor of the towing vehicle and depresses the brake pedal of the vehicle when actuated by a pneumatic cylinder.