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Deceleration control apparatus for vehicle

US7734404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Filing dateJan 25, 2006
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2720/106
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A deceleration control apparatus for a vehicle including a controller that performs deceleration control based on a first target deceleration set based on a distance to a starting point of an upcoming curve, when the deceleration control for the curve is started at a position distant from the starting point of the curve; and that performs the deceleration control based on a second target deceleration set based on a lateral acceleration that is estimated to be detected when the vehicle passes the starting point of the curve, when the deceleration control for the curve is started at a position close to the starting point of the curve. With this apparatus, it is possible to perform the deceleration control that provides drive assist according to the intention of the driver and that enhances driving convenience for the driver.

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