System for controlling the output power of a motor vehicle
US5197008A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 1991 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2210/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motor vehicle output power control system quickly reduces the drive torque produced by an engine on a motor vehicle depending on the magnitude of a lateral acceleration which is produced when the motor vehicle makes a turn, or the amount by which drive wheels slips when the motor vehicle is accelerated. A target drive torque depending on the lateral acceleration and a demanded drive torque demanded by the driver of the motor vehicle are added at a predetermined ratio into a turn target drive torque, which is selected as a final target drive torque. The motor vehicle output power control system includes an electronic control unit for controlling an actuator to lower the output drive torque of the engine, independent from controlling action of the driver, such that the output drive torque of the engine is equalized to the final target drive torque.
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