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Automatic engine/transmission control system

US4740898A · kind A · utility

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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 1986
Grant dateApr 26, 1988
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W10/11
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle control system automatically controls both the engine and transmission of the vehicle in response to operator inputs and in response to sensed parameters. The control system has separate selectable operational modes--a constant ground speed mode and a constant engine speed mode.

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