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"Anti-lock Brake System." This brake system safety feature helps the driver maintain control during an emergency braking maneuver and avoids skidding while braking. ABS uses wheel speed sensors to determine if one or more wheels are trying to lock up.

Anti-Lock Brake System. On a vehicle equipped with Anti-Lock Brakes, the wheels are equipped with speed sensors. When a sensor determines that a wheel is decelerating so rapidly that lockup may occur, the electro-Hydraulic Control Unit (EHCU) is activated. The EHCU then modulates the brake pressure in the appropriate brake lines by means of the solenoid-operated valves. This is intended to prevent wheel lockup and help the vehicle maintain directional stability during potentially hazardous braking situations. (See also: Rear-Wheel Anti-Lock and Four-Wheel Anti-Lock.)

Anti-lock Brake System. This feature ensures that a vehicle`s brakes do not sieze up when the driver needs to stop quickly. If the brakes lock then skidding is likely to occur.

antiskid braking system. A microprocessor-controlled system in cars that controls braking and prevents skidding; also called an antilock breaking system.

Antilock Brake System. A computer controlled pump which varies the hydraulic pressure to each wheel's brake in order to prevent a vehicle's brakes from locking up. The computer distributes hydraulic pressure during hard braking based on the variance between the speed of each wheel (as measured by sensors at each wheel).

Applied behavioral science. ABS is the study of systems and sub systems that interact within themselves and link to other systems. These self-organizing systems evolve by both internal and external feedback. Systems theory can serve as a framework for understanding relationships between communities, organizations, groups and individuals with an emphasis on change.

Anti-locking Braking System

On most markers such as the Dye Matrix is known as Anti-Bolt Stick

Anti-Locking Brake System Add Term

This electronic system prevents wheels from locking when the brakes are applied forcefully. Using sensors, a control unit determines if the brakes are starting to lock, and brake pressure is then reduced. The Anti-Lock System was introduced to Formula One to achieve better deceleration rates during braking. It was banned in 1993 to promote closer racing in Formula One

automatic braking system.

Anti Burst System

Anti-Skid strong Brake System

Automatic Backup System

Prevents wheels from locking under brakes by sensing wheel slip and releasing and reapplying brake pressure appropriately. By avoiding skidding it maintains steering control under maximum braking and also saves on tyre wear by stopping flatspotting. ABS operation is felt as a juddering of the brake pedal. ABS works on any surface.

Abbreviation for Anti-lock Braking System. First developed and used in the automotive industry in 1978 (Mercedes Class S), it was developed for the motorcycle in 1988 with BMW. Sensors located on the disks detect when the brakes begin to lock (due to the difference in rotation speed); in this case the brake fluid pressure is modulated so that the deceleration force is slightly reduced, and increases again when the wheel reaches a normal rotational speed. The ABS controllers are capable of detecting and repeating this operation several times each second. Some automotive manufacturers back up the ABS with a Coupled Braking System (CBS – Honda) or with an amplifier (EVO – BMW).

Automated Bond System. The New York Stock Exchange's Automated Bond System is a remote-terminal, screen-based, fixed-income information and trading system that allows subscriber firms to automatically execute orders in corporate, agency, Treasury and municipal securities. Most trading occurs in corporate debt, including convertible bonds. ABS is available through New York Stock Exchange member firms over a proprietary network and allows for electronic trading in over 2,000 debt securities.

Antilock Brake System. Automatically adjusts brake pressure to the wheels during hard braking situations to help the driver maintain steering control by reducing wheel lockup while braking on most slippery surfaces.

Anti-lock braking system. ABS repeatedly releases and applies the brakes, in a fraction of a second, to prevent wheels from locking and keep the car in control.

Ref. Automatic Block System

Automatic Block System. Running system based on the electrical spacing by distance, which enables the automatic performance of the safety operations. The operation of the railway line signals take place without the intervention of operators and the exchange of acknowledgements for the subsequent dispatch of the trains takes place automatically between the relative equipment.

Anti-lock braking system; prevents wheels locking under maximum braking. Works on the principle of braking a wheel until it just begins to skid (this is the point where braking efficiency would drop off dramatically) and then releasing the brake pressure and re-applying the brakes. Wheel speed sensors identify the skid point and trigger a release in brake pressure. The cycle is repeated many times a second, with appropriate 'cobblestone' feed-back on the brake pedal to indicate you are in ABS mode.

Anti-lock brakes, which is a system that stops the wheels for skidding to ensure the driver has maximum control. Not just another option to tick or leave when buying a new car. ABS - or anti-lock braking system - is one of the most effective active safety devices available. The idea is to stop a car's wheels locking up during braking, because a skidding wheel has less retardation ability and the driver will also lose steering control. Sensors on the wheel detect lock-up - when it stops rotating - and a microprocessor tells the brakes to ease-off and reapply many times each second to achieve optimum braking. All the driver has to do is jam on the brake pedal. But beware: stopping distances on slippery roads will still be greater than in the dry.

Anti-lock braking system. System that prevents wheel lock-up by automatically regulating the brakes. ABS can decrease braking distances, prevent skidding and allow more control during sudden stops.

Antilock Brake System. An air or hydraulic brake system that controls braking on wheels individually to improve driver control during a stop.

Anti-Lock Braking System. This braking system senses any significant difference in wheel speed, from one wheel to another, when a vehicle is braking hard. When any of the wheels begin to lock up (completely stop rotating), ABS automatically reduces the braking forces to that wheel or wheels in order to keep all the wheels rolling – to prevent break-induced skidding. ABS can control all four wheels (cars and most 4x4s have this system) or any two. The system can group wheels together in "channels" of operation (i.e. a three-channel ABS system on a four-wheeled vehicle) or have one channel for each wheel (four-channel ABS).

Anti-Lock Braking System, the feature which allows you to retain the ability to directionally control your vehicle during emergency deceleration.

Electronical system that prevents blocking of the wheels during hard braking. This system is forbidden in formula one, but widely used in road cars.

Anti-Lock Braking system, but ABS 4wd.sofcom.com -- is actually an abbreviation for Anti Blockier System a Wabco Gmbh patent, Experience.

An acronym for Anti-lock Braking System.

Anti-Lock Braking system, but ABS is actually an abbreviation for Anti Blockier System a Wabco Gmbh patent, Experience #13 p9 1996.

Anti-lock Braking System. a vehicle braking system designed to compensate for bad driving. It senses when the brakes are about to lock and releases them momentarily. The lock and release sequence happens several times per second and provides the driver with some steering control.

Anti-lock Braking System. A computer-controlled high pressure system that assists the vehicle's normal braking system. ABS allows all wheels to slow at the same rate, thereby preventing loss of control.

An Anti-lock Brake System optimizes panic-stop braking distances by bringing each tire near — but not to — locking. See Incipient lockup.

Anti-lock brake system. senses when a wheel is about to lock and releases brake pressure automatically to prevent a skid.

Antilock Braking System

Australian Balance System. See [11.16].

Automatic Block Signal System

Anti-lock braking system. An electro-mechanical braking system which is designed to minimize or prevent wheel lock-up during braking.

Automatic Block System. A series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both, actuated by a train or engine, or by certain conditions affecting the use of a block (i.e., an open switch or a broken rail).

anti-lock braking system. Advanced technology designed to prevent brakes from locking up regardless of brake pedal pressure. Anti-lock braking systems have become increasingly popular because they enhance traction in slippery conditions and allow you to keep steering control of a vehicle, even in a skid.

anti-lock braking system. Vehicle brakes that sense when the wheels are locking up or skidding and adjust to avoid a skid.

Stocks See: Automated bond system

Anti-lock braking system. System that automatically controls wheel slip or prevents sustained wheel-locking on braking.

Anti-lock Braking System. Sensors monitor wheel rotation and prevent wheel lockup during braking by modulating hydraulic pressure. Corvette's ABS was standard equipment starting with 1986 models.

Anti-Lock Braking System. A device which senses that one or more of the wheels are locking up during braking. It is controlled by both mechanical and electronic components. When you apply the brakes, the ABS will regulate the flow of brake fluid being delivered to the brake calipers. It must be remembered that a wheel cannot be steered unless it is rolling; so if the wheel is locked up, there is no steering control. By the use of electronic computers, the brakes rapidly alternate (at a rate of 30 times per second) from full pressure to full release. This process will also alternate from the left-front wheel and the right-rear wheel and switch to the right-front wheel and left-rear wheel. In this way both maximum braking and maximum steering control is allowed during braking.

Computer, sensors and solenoid valves which together monitor wheel speed and modulate braking force if wheel lockup is sensed during braking. Helps the driver retain control of the vehicle during heavy braking on slippery roads.

This is a safety arrangement that enables wheels to brake rapidly without locking and therefore causing a skid and loss of control. Computerized sensors monitor wheel speeds; and during sudden decelerations, will alter brake pressure rapidly by means of an electro-hydraulic system so that the vehicle can still be steered (to avoid obstacles) while braking.

Trade name that has become a generic term for anti-lock braking systems

anti-lock (or anti-skid) braking system

Anti-lock Brake System; system that automatically controls wheel slip to prevent wheel-locking when braking

Anti-Lock Braking System. Vehicles equipped with ABS use electronic sensors located near each wheel to decide whether the wheels are skidding, or locked up while braking if the driver has slammed on the brakes. If the tires are skidding, the system very briefly releases the brakes to permit the tire to regain traction to the road, and most of the time, this helps the driver stay in control. The instantaneous capture and release of the brakes when ABS is activated frequently makes the brake pedal to vibrate.

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Anti Blocking System. Usually refered to as Anti Lock Braking System