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Patent Inventor Names
Kenneth A. Fogelstrom0
Date of Patent
April 22, 2008
0Patent Application Number
108628360
Date Filed
June 7, 2004
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Patent abstract
Vehicles equipped with air brake systems and compressed air systems for supporting operation of the brakes provide for automated inspection of the air compressor system using an onboard vehicle or engine management computers. During vehicle operation, the system continuously monitors tank leakage, charge time, cut-in and cut-out pressures. Based on the results of this monitoring, the system can indicate whether or not a manual inspection is necessary. If not necessary provides driver with evidence of lack of need.
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