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Control device for vehicle

US7537544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 2006
Grant dateMay 26, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2710/0605
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cruise control device executes a program including the steps of: when shift information transmitted from an ECT-ECU changes from fifth gear to fourth gear, and the time T (1) from a change in the shift information has elapsed, determining that down shifting to fourth gear has been conducted, effecting upshift inhibit control, and effecting throttle return control at elapse of the time T (2) from a change in the shift information transmitted from the ECT-ECU.

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