Method and apparatus for stopping and parking a commercial vehicle
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1. A method for stopping a vehicle comprising the steps of:
- sending a signal requesting the vehicle to stop via an apparatus remote from the vehicle brake actuating device;
processing the signal within the vehicle antilock braking ECU;
sending a vehicle stop request signal to the vehicle brake system to apply the brakes;
applying the vehicle brake system to stop the vehicle; and
running diagnostic tests, wherein said diagnostic tests determine whether a vehicle stop request signal can be received.
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Abstract
A receiver capable of receiving a remote vehicle stop request signal is mounted to a commercial vehicle and connected to the vehicle antilock braking ECU by a vehicle communication bus. The receiver may also be capable of transmitting a signal, thereby allowing the desired vehicle to be isolated. Furthermore, a user input device may be mounted to the vehicle that allows manual input of a park signal. When the park signal has been received by the vehicle ECU, the vehicle braking system is employed, thereby preventing the movement of the vehicle.
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1. A method for stopping a vehicle comprising the steps of:
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sending a signal requesting the vehicle to stop via an apparatus remote from the vehicle brake actuating device;
processing the signal within the vehicle antilock braking ECU;
sending a vehicle stop request signal to the vehicle brake system to apply the brakes;
applying the vehicle brake system to stop the vehicle; and
running diagnostic tests, wherein said diagnostic tests determine whether a vehicle stop request signal can be received. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for stopping a vehicle comprising the steps of:
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sending a signal requesting the vehicle to stop via an apparatus remote from the vehicle brake actuating device;
processing the signal within the vehicle antilock braking ECU;
sending a signal to the vehicle brake system to apply the brakes;
applying the vehicle brake system to stop the vehicle;
sending an engine torque reduction signal after a vehicle stop request signal has been received; and
reducing the vehicle engine torque. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method for stopping a vehicle comprising the steps of:
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sending a signal requesting the vehicle to stop via an apparatus remote from the vehicle brake actuating device;
processing the signal within the vehicle antilock braking ECU;
sending a signal to the vehicle brake system to apply the brakes;
applying the vehicle brake system to stop the vehicle;
loading a stop timer once a vehicle stop request signal has been received;
decrementing the stop time once the vehicle has come to a stop;
determining whether another vehicle stop request signal has been received; and
releasing the vehicle brake system if the stop time has expired and another vehicle stop request signal has not been received. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31)
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32. A vehicle stop mechanism comprising:
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a means for receiving a signal from an apparatus remote from the vehicle brake actuating device requesting the vehicle to stop;
a means for processing the signal within a vehicle antilock braking ECU;
a vehicle brake system;
a means for sending a vehicle stop request signal to the vehicle brake system; and
a means for running diagnostic tests, wherein said diagnostic tests determine whether a vehicle stop request signal can be received.
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33. A vehicle stop mechanism comprising:
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a means for receiving a signal from an apparatus remote from the vehicle brake actuating device requesting the vehicle to stop;
a vehicle brake system;
a means for processing the signal within a vehicle antilock braking ECU and a means for sending said signal to said vehicle brake system;
a means for sending an engine torque reduction signal after a vehicle stop request signal has been received; and
a means for reducing the vehicle engine torque. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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