Anti Lock Braking System in Two Wheelers
In today's world safety plays a very important role in the field of automobiles. Everybody wants to feel safe whether in their own vehicle or in the vehicle of others. With the introduction of new faster vehicles and two wheeler, accidents are increasing year by year so newer and better safety systems are coming up to prevent accidents or injury to occupants. The ABS (Antilock Braking System) is one such safety feature. Working of the ABS is it prevents the wheels of the vehicle from locking up while braking which causes the vehicle to skid at high speeds. Skidding occurs more in two wheelers as people tend to enjoy to speed up on a two wheeler as it is lighter and gives less aerodynamic resistance. In order to reduce the skidding and improve safety we are planning to introduce ABS in two wheelers. This paper develops the anti lock braking control system integrated with active suspensions applied to a two wheeler. In emergency, although the braking distance can be reduced by the control torque, the braking time and distance can be further improved if the normal force generated from active suspension systems is considered simultaneously. Finally the future developments on the ABS are dwelt on.