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Adjustment method and system for adjusting various temperature characteristics

US6499461B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2000
Grant dateDec 31, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05C2201/021
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Hall ICs constituting a redundant throttle valve position sensor are used to measure a rotational angle value indicative of a position of a throttle valve and a temperature value indicative of an ambient temperature change, which is continuously monitored, around the Hall ICs. The rotational angle value measured by the Hall ICs is appropriately adjusted based on the measure temperature value of its own, and a throttle valve position is determined in an externally connected ECU based on the adjusted angle value. In addition, the temperature value measured by one Hall IC is inputted to the ECU. In the ECU, various control values, such as a resistance value of an electric motor, can be appropriately adjusted based on the measured temperature value.

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