SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE WHEEL BRAKE AND AN OPERATOR INTERFACE FOR A VEHICLE WHEEL BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM

Abstract

A system and method for controlling a wheel brake on a vehicle and an operator interface for a wheel brake control system are provided. The interface includes a handle configured to engage with a fixed reference frame on the vehicle. The handle is configured to move relative to the fixed reference frame around a pivot axis between a neutral position and one or more input positions. One or more inertial sensors are disposed within the handle. Each sensor is configured to generate an inertial measurement signal indicative of a corresponding inertial measurement value associated with the movement of the handle and sensor between the neutral position and the input positions. A controller disposed within the handle is configured to generate an operator command signal in response to the inertial measurement signals.The operator's command signal is configured to trigger the application or release of a brake on the vehicle.

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