Constant-speed running controller for vehicle
US6428448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H61/16
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A constant-speed running controller which sets a target throttle opening of a throttle valve such that the speed of a vehicle is at a target vehicle speed, detects an amount of accelerator pedal operation as an accelerating pedal opening, adds the set target throttle opening and the detected accelerating pedal opening to generate an opening signal as the addition result, and drives the throttle valve and controls a transmission stage of an automatic transmission in accordance with the opening signal.
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