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Electronic throttle control interface

US5445125A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 16, 1994
Grant dateAug 29, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02D11/105
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An interface for application in electronic throttle control for automotive vehicles allows for improved scope of accelerator authority including at times when competing control algorithms, such as idle speed, cruise and traction control algorithms are operating, and facilitates a smooth interaction between accelerator-based control commands and competing control algorithm control commands to minimize perception of the interaction.

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