Engine brake control apparatus and method
US5121723A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D13/04
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronic microcomputer based engine brake control device and a method for controlling an engine compression brake is disclosed. An algorithm for enabling engine brake operation includes monitoring a brake enable switch, engine RPM, engine fueling rate, cruise control or power takeoff system activation state, throttle position, manifold pressure and clutch pedal position. Engine brake operation is fully automatic and operates in a safe manner according to the disclosed algorithm.
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