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Electronic engine speed controller

US6854549B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2001
Grant dateFeb 15, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H61/47
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An electronic engine speed control system is used on a work machine utilizing an engine with a governor control movable between a plurality of positions. The governor control is operated by an operator so that a desired engine speed may be selected for driving a plurality of wheels through a transmission. The transmission is specifically controlled to obtain a desired ground speed independent of the selected engine speed. The engine speed control system includes an electronic control module. An operator switch is connected to the control module and is movable to a set position which sends an input signal with a desired engine speed value corresponding to a selected engine speed to the control module. An engine sensor is connectable between the engine and the control module for sensing the speed of the engine and sending an input signal with an actual engine speed value to the control module. An actuator is connected between the control module and the governor control and responsive to a control signal from the control module for moving the governor control to any one of the plurality of positions. The control signal is delivered to the actuator as a function of the desired and actu…

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