Enhanced throttle control
US8019521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D2200/702
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A throttle control system for a vehicle includes a suspension sensor that detects suspension amplitudes of a suspension system of the vehicle, a grade sensor that detects an angular position of the vehicle, and a controller that receives first operational data from the suspension sensor and second operational data from the grade sensor and regulates a throttle of the vehicle based on the first and second operational data.
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