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Method and device for controlling the drive unit of a motor vehicle

US6938609B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 2002
Grant dateSep 6, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and arrangement for controlling the drive unit of a vehicle is suggested wherein a limiter is provided to limit the engine rpm to a pregiven limit value in at least one operating state. The limiter is controlled to be ineffective in this at least one operating state in dependence upon at least one additional operating variable.

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