Jack-knifing of articulated vehicles is usually caused by the locking of the tractor rear wheels, when brakes are applied. A method of preventing jack-knifing is to use an anti-locking braking system to ensure that these wheels do not lock. This report describes the results obtained during braking tests with an articulated lorry, which had the Automotive Products Group 'Antilok' anti-locking braking system fitted to the rear brakes of the tractor unit. The anti-locking system completely prevented the tractor rear wheels from locking, and jack-knifing, which occurred with the standard braking system, was eliminated. The braking distances obtained did not differ much from those given by the unmodified vehicle, being slightly shorter on a slippery surface and slightly longer on other surfaces. (Author)
An Assessment of the Automotive Products 'Antilok' Anti-Locking Braking System Fitted to an Articulated Vehicle
1968
17 pages
Report
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English
Engineering Index Backfile | 1968
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