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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 04, 2002
Kevin L. Bruch, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Geoffrey D. Ginzel, Lafayette, IN (US);
Michael J. Reinhart, Lafayette, IN (US);
Rodney M. Shurman, Lafayette, IN (US);
Caterpillar Inc, Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for controlling an engine having a first maximum power rating based on at least a first predetermined operating condition of the engine. A first sensor transmits a first signal as a function of the engine operating at a predetermined operating condition other than the first predetermined operating condition. A control device receives the first signal and transmits a power signal to the engine as a function of the first signal. The power signal may, by itself, or in conjunction with other signals, cause the engine to produce a quantity of power in excess of the first maximum power rating.