Patent · US Expired

Engine throttle stop control system

US4848189A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 25, 1988
Grant dateJul 18, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H63/502
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A throttle follower controller for establishing a release throttle position upon the release of the throttle by the vehicle operator which is maintained at a specified value for a predetermined time if the vehicle transmission is experiencing an upshift or if an upshift will occur upon the release of the throttle to provide for a smooth upshift. Upon completion of the upshift or if no upshift will occur upon release of the throttle, a controlled transition of the throttle angle to a predetermined lower coastdown value is established to prevent drive-on while preventing a sudden harsh drive line jerk upon release of the vehicle throttle.

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