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Adaptive controller for regenerative and friction braking system

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OSTI ID:867555

A regenerative and friction braking system for a vehicle having one or more roadwheels driven by an electric traction motor includes a driver responsive device for producing a brake demand signal having a magnitude corresponding to the level of braking force selected by the driver and friction and regenerative brakes operatively connected with the roadwheels of the vehicle. A system according to this invention further includes control means for operating the friction and regenerative braking subsystems so that maximum brake torques sustainable by the roadwheels of the vehicle without skidding or slipping will not be exceeded.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-85NV10418
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI)
Patent Number(s):
US 4962969
OSTI ID:
867555
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English