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Control system for motor vehicle

US4507986A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 1982
Grant dateApr 2, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control system for a motor vehicle is disclosed wherein the parameters for optimum operation for an engine are determined based upon an acceleration position and a vehicle speed, and a continuously variable transmission is operated to vary a drive ratio in such a manner as to cause the engine to operate according to those parameters.

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