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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 1995
Filed:
Dec. 04, 1992
Applicant:
Inventors:
Hermann Winner, Karlsruhe, DE;
Stefan Witte, Karlsruhe, DE;
Assignee:
Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
180169 ; 180170 ; 180179 ; 318587 ; 36442604 ; 340903 ;
Abstract
An automatic speed and distance control apparatus responsive to detected signals and operator induced signals for automatically controlling the speed of an automotive vehicle and its distance with respect to objects in its path of movement. A flexible control scheme is provided, which permits a driver to intervene in the operation of the system when he or she wishes to accelerate in preparation for a passing maneuver. Upon interruption of the operation by a vehicle driver, the control apparatus is interrupted for a predetermined period of time and thereafter resuming automatic control function.