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Throttle valve control system for an internal combustion engine

US4112885A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 1976
Grant dateSep 12, 1978
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Expiry dateMay 17, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A throttle valve control system comprising an accelerator position sensor for detecting the position of an accelerator pedal, a throttle valve opening sensor for detecting the opening of a throttle valve and a control circuit for receiving the output signals of the sensors to control a reversible motor which opens and closes the throttle valve, whereby the movement of the accelerator pedal is rapidly and accurately transmitted to the throttle valve.

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