Throttle disable method and system
US7434649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/33
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a system and method for degrading and disabling a vehicle's engine throttle. The vehicle disable system includes a throttle position sensor that generates a throttle position signal, an electronic control module (“ECM”) input connected to the ECM on which the throttle position sensor provides the throttle position signal to the ECM, and an override input that enables an idling signal to be transmitted to the ECM instead of the throttle position signal. The method of the present invention includes the steps of receiving an input signal related to the state of the driver input mechanism, interpreting the input signal, and at least one of degrading and disabling the throttle based on the interpretation of the input signal.
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