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Cruise control method

US6370469B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2000
Grant dateApr 9, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2710/0666
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling a cruise control system, comprising the steps of: assigning a low lateral acceleration limit; assigning a high lateral acceleration limit; determining a lateral acceleration of a vehicle; comparing the lateral acceleration to the low and high lateral acceleration limits; monitoring a torque command of a torque control computer at least where the lateral acceleration is above the low lateral acceleration limit; and compensating the torque command by setting the torque command equal to a minimum torque command where the lateral acceleration is between the low and high lateral acceleration limits and the torque command increases.

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