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Method and system using tire stretch data to control braking

  • US 7,509,204 B2
  • Filed: 02/09/2006
  • Issued: 03/24/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/11/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of controlling a braking force applied to at least one wheel supporting a tire comprising the steps of:

  • issuing a braking command;

    commanding an amount of tire stretch based on the braking command;

    estimating an amount of tire stretch for the tire based at least in part on wheel speed; and

    controlling the braking force applied to the wheel so that the estimated amount of tire stretch approaches the commanded amount of tire stretch.

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