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Yaw controlling apparatus for an automobile

  • US 6,409,287 B1
  • Filed: 08/23/2000
  • Issued: 06/25/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A vehicle yaw controlling apparatus that is a vehicle brake system capable of independently controlling right and left wheels, comprising:

  • a pair of right and left operating switches each disposed wherein a driver can independently operate the right and left operating switches while holding a steering wheel with both hands;

    a control device for applying brake force to a brake unit of one of the right and left wheels when the driver operates one of the right and left operating switches, and applies brake force to a brake unit of the other of the right and left wheels when the driver operates the other of the right and left operating switches; and

    a control prohibiting means for prohibiting operation by the control device under a specific condition;

    wherein the control prohibiting means is a driver identification means for permitting use only by a particular driver.

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