Throttle response modification device and method for vehicles equipped with electronic throttle control
US8544447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D2400/11
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One aspect is an electronic throttle control system including an electronic control unit configured to receive actuation signals indicative of a user action and to generate an actuation signal indicative of the user action. A throttle plate motor is configured to receive the actuation signal from the electronic control unit and to move a throttle plate in response thereto. A throttle position sensor is configured to sense the actual position of the throttle plate and to generate an actual position signal indicative of the throttle plate position. A throttle modifier is coupled between the throttle position sensor and the electronic control unit and configured to modify the actual position signal into a modified position signal, and to send the modified position signal to the electronic control unit.
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