Patent ID: 6336687
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: B60T

Abstract:
A limited angle rotary to linear direct drive automatic brake control valve for automotive vehicles comprising:a housing having a body defining a first bore disposed longitudinally therethrough and a second bore disposed transversely therethrough intersecting said first bore; a spool having first and second ends slidably disposed within said second bore and having a slot formed therein; a motor disposed within said first bore including a limited angle rotary shaft having an eccentrically disposed pin extending therefrom into said slot in said spool; a spring disposed within said second bore and seated against said first end of said spool and continuously urging said spool into engagement with said pin; means for applying a source of fluid under pressure to said second end of said spool; and means for applying an electrical signal to said motor to rotate said shaft whereby said pin linearly moves said spool to control the application of fluid under pressure to brake said automotive vehicle.