Vehicle turbine manual control
US4041696A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 1976 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C7/26
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicular gas turbine engine includes a first electronic controller responsive to a plurality of engine operating parameters and associated with a power relay box to control operation of engine functions and further includes a manual controller that allows open loop operation of the engine to start and run it at a speed and power level independent of the electronic controller and associated signals of engine parameters. The manual controller includes a timer set to shut the engine down after a preselected time period of manual operation to prevent excessive use of the open loop control thereby to minimize possibility of engine damage.
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