Abstract
Example embodiments relate to triple redundant brake systems for trucks and other types of vehicles. Disclosed systems offer additional redundancy for braking applications by incorporating a third service brake actuator (e.g., a third ECU), which may be installed parallel to the second controller (e.g., a second ECU). In some examples, the third service brake actuator is an electronically activatable pressure valve and can be implemented using pneumatic select-high valves. These valves can be used to perform a mechanical max arbitration between pressure provided by the second controller and the third controller.
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What is claimed is:
Example embodiments relate to triple redundant brake systems for trucks and other types of vehicles. Disclosed systems offer additional redundancy for braking applications by incorporating a third service brake actuator (e.g., a third ECU), which may be installed parallel to the second controller (e.g., a second ECU). In some examples, the third service brake actuator is an electronically activatable pressure valve and can be implemented using pneumatic select-high valves. These valves can be used to perform a mechanical max arbitration between pressure provided by the second controller and the third controller.
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Filed
04/14/2026Published
08/20/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(7)
B60T 8/92:automatically taking corrective action
B60T 7/12:for automatic initiation; for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
B60T 8/17:Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking