Post by account_disabled on Feb 27, 2024 6:06:22 GMT
Throughout the evolution of the automobile, the development of more powerful engines , capable of guaranteeing better performance on the streets and roads, has always been among the priorities. But, from the 1950s onwards, concern about vehicle safety also gained strength. Special attention was paid to the brakes. It was necessary to stop cars within a few meters and without locking the wheels. The definitive solution came from aviation and had very important help from electronics. ABS technology ( Anti-lock Braking System or, in Portuguese, anti-lock braking system) achieved what previously seemed impossible: guaranteeing maximum braking power without locking the wheels and with total control of the vehicle, even in the worst conditions, such as in a storm, on dirt roads or even on ice. But do you know ABS brakes well and do you know how it works? Are you in doubt? So keep reading and check out lots of interesting details! What are ABS brakes? Mandatory in Brazil in all cars manufactured from 2014 onwards, ABS is an intelligent system that combines hydraulics and electronics to prevent the wheels from locking when the brake pedal is pressed suddenly, something common in an emergency situation or when the floor has little grip.
Here, for example, accidents during summer rains are common, while other countries suffer from snow. To do its job, the ABS relies on sensors on all four wheels that inform you, in milliseconds, if one of them is starting to brake. The Chinese Singapore Phone Number List electronic module (a type of computer) evaluates the information and activates the two solenoid valves on this wheel, which relieve the fluid pressure for an instant. Then, apply full force again. This “modulation” is repeated as long as necessary. Brief history of technology The first ABS braking system that actually worked was created by Gabriel Voisin in 1929. The Frenchman, who was an aviator and a great friend of Santos-Dumont, used the invention to avoid accidents during aircraft landing, something that at the time caused several deaths. But, as it was still completely mechanical, it had a series of limitations. The use of technology ended up being quite restricted. During World War II, aviation made a huge technological leap and mechanical anti-lock systems became very reliable.
From the 1950s onwards, they began to equip several passenger planes and, years later, they were used in some models of motorcycles, racing cars and homemade sports cars. Electronics finally reached ABS in 1969, with the Concorde. After several experiments in different countries, the modern ABS braking system debuted in luxury sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW in 1978. Even though it weighed more than six kilos, it used an electronic control module and was considered a major advance. In Brazil, the technology arrived in 1991, with the old Volkswagen Santana. Today, the entire system weighs about one kilogram. Why is ABS safer? A car with ABS has much better braking than a model without the technology. In extreme situations, when the driver is surprised by something unforeseen or the road does not have the necessary grip, these brakes make a difference. In fact, research shows that the system considerably reduces traffic accidents, saving millions of lives around the world.
Here, for example, accidents during summer rains are common, while other countries suffer from snow. To do its job, the ABS relies on sensors on all four wheels that inform you, in milliseconds, if one of them is starting to brake. The Chinese Singapore Phone Number List electronic module (a type of computer) evaluates the information and activates the two solenoid valves on this wheel, which relieve the fluid pressure for an instant. Then, apply full force again. This “modulation” is repeated as long as necessary. Brief history of technology The first ABS braking system that actually worked was created by Gabriel Voisin in 1929. The Frenchman, who was an aviator and a great friend of Santos-Dumont, used the invention to avoid accidents during aircraft landing, something that at the time caused several deaths. But, as it was still completely mechanical, it had a series of limitations. The use of technology ended up being quite restricted. During World War II, aviation made a huge technological leap and mechanical anti-lock systems became very reliable.
From the 1950s onwards, they began to equip several passenger planes and, years later, they were used in some models of motorcycles, racing cars and homemade sports cars. Electronics finally reached ABS in 1969, with the Concorde. After several experiments in different countries, the modern ABS braking system debuted in luxury sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW in 1978. Even though it weighed more than six kilos, it used an electronic control module and was considered a major advance. In Brazil, the technology arrived in 1991, with the old Volkswagen Santana. Today, the entire system weighs about one kilogram. Why is ABS safer? A car with ABS has much better braking than a model without the technology. In extreme situations, when the driver is surprised by something unforeseen or the road does not have the necessary grip, these brakes make a difference. In fact, research shows that the system considerably reduces traffic accidents, saving millions of lives around the world.
