Cruise control governor using optimal droop selection logic
US5868214A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cruise control governor which is able to dynamically define and switch between various goal droop curves in order to find the best goal droop curve for use with the current vehicle driving situation. For instance, the present invention will dynamically define and select different goal droop curves when the vehicle is lugging up a hill, coasting down a hill, cruising on level ground, preparing to crest a hill, or preparing to transition off of a downhill slope.
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