Possible vehicle running distance indication
US4046998A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 1976 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F9/001
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Indication of possible vehicle running distance with remnant fuel is accomplished by measuring the fuel amount, the fuel consumption and the running distance and calculating the possible remaining running distance with remnant fuel. The indication is directly based on the current driving condition so that the driver can know the possible running distance with remnant fuel in continued driving under similar conditions. The indication can prevent fuel shortage and also teach a driver economic driving.
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