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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 28, 1991
Filed:
Mar. 23, 1990
Josef Buchl, Lenting, DE;
Audi AG, Ingolstadt, DE;
Abstract
Throttle valve assembly having a servomotor to control the closure of the throttle valve flap in the range of from 0.degree. to about 4.degree.-15.degree. in accord with predetermined criteria. Wider opening is controlled by the driver actuating the gas pedal. Upon sudden release of the gas pedal, mechanical linkage permits the throttle flap to close to a preset opening in the range of approximately 4.degree.-15.degree., and thereafter the servo permits delayed or timed closing to 0.degree. (plus idle setting). A setting control unit is provided to permit a full range of idle control adjustments. The setting control unit also provides a solenoid stop in the event of failure of the servo motor, and also for cruise control setting. Desired value and actual throttle opening value transmitters provide signals to a microprocessor which integrates the information into control of the servo and the stop assembly solenoid. The servo also prevents stalling and hesitation upon rapid depressing of the gas pedal through preprogrammed opening of the throttle by means of the servo. The microprocessor can also control the throttle based on additional inputs from engine operating conditions, load conditions, wheel spin, angle slip, and the like, to provide optimum engine operation and fuel economy.