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Method for determining an initiation threshold value for an automatic braking process

  • US 6,470,986 B2
  • Filed: 05/25/2001
  • Issued: 10/29/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/07/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for performing an automatic braking process, comprising the steps of:

  • producing a first brake pressure, during the automatic braking process, which is greater than a second brake pressure which corresponds to an actual position of a brake pedal;

    detecting a distance to a preceding vehicle; and

    initiating the automatic braking process with a brake pressure reaching the locking limit on at least one vehicle wheel if the distance to the preceding vehicle is less than a limit value.

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