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Monitor for Manual Trailer Brake Activation

  • US 20090206652A1
  • Filed: 12/14/2006
  • Published: 08/20/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/14/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A manual trailer brake monitor apparatus for installation in a highway tractor with a manual trailer brake control mounted in the tractor, wherein the tractor is adapted for connection to a trailer such that activating the manual trailer brake control activates trailer brakes mounted on the trailer, the manual trailer brake monitor apparatus comprising:

  • a brake control sensor operative to detect each manual trailer brake control activation;

    a recorder operatively connected to the brake control sensor, and operatively connectable to a speed sensor, wherein the recorder is operative to receive and store data comprising a speed of the tractor at each manual trailer brake control activation.

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