Abstract:
An auxiliary circuit means is disclosed herein for controlling actuation of an injector valve means to provide for cold starting of an engine. The circuit and injector means are energized when a vehicle ignition system is energized and the fuel for cold starting is provided during the period of time required for a selected voltage value to raise to a threshold value. The threshold value is determined by a voltage divider including a temperature responsive element sensing engine temperature. Means are provided to prevent noise and supply voltage variations from affecting the capability of the circuit to compute a cold start injection pulse of requisite duration.
Abstract:
An auxiliary circuit for an electronic fuel control system to facilitate hot starting of the associated engine is disclosed herein. The circuit is responsive to engine temperature above a selected level and is operative to lengthen fuel injection control pulses by an amount calculated by the circuitry to be necessary to purge the injectors and the fuel supply conduits of any vapors forming as a result of excessive engine compartment temperatures. The circuit comprises a first means to generate a signal indicative of the temperature condition and a second means to translate this signal into an appropriate voltage for application to the main computing portion of the electronic fuel control system.
Abstract:
A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION TO PROVIDE SYNCHRONIZATION OF GEAR SPEEDS TO THEREBY PERMIT AUTOMATIC GEAR CHANGING IN RESPONSE TO A DESIRED GEAR SELECTION. THE SYSTEM INCLUDES ANTICIPATION CIRCUITRY TO PROVIDE THE CONTROL SYSTEM WITH A SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF SYNCHRONIZATION SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE OF ACTUAL SYNCHRONIZATION TO COMPENSATE FOR RESPONSE TIME DELAYS IN THE REMAINDER OF THE SYSTEM AND IN THE SHIFTING MECHANISM. FURTHER CIRCUITRY IS PROVIDED TO INHIBIT THE SYSTEM IF THE DESIRED GEAR CHANGE WOULD NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH BEST OPERATION OF THE ASSOCIATED PRIME MOVER. THE SHIFT INHIBIT CIRCUITRY IS PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR RECOGNIZING THE ERROR IN GEAR SELECTION AND WITH MEANS FOR CORRECTING THE ERROR BY ATTEMPTING TO SELECT A PROPER GEAR SETTING. A SHIFT LEVER MECHANISM OPERATIVE TO BE SELF-DISABLING IN THE EVENT OF A DOWN SHIFT TO A PROHIBITED POSITION AND FURTHER OPERATIVE TO SEEK THE NEAREST PERMITTED POSITION IS ALSO SHOWN.
THE LEVER MECHANISM INCLUDES BIASING MEANS OPERATIVE TO BIAS THE GEAR INDICATING LEVER TOWARD THE HIGHEST GEAR SETTINGS AND LATCHING MEANS OPERATIVE TO BE ENERGIZED AT GEAR SETTINGS LOWER THAN THE LOWEST PERMITTED SETTING TO PREVENT THE LEVER MECHANISM, AND HENCE, THE ASSOCIATED SYSTEM INPUT MEANS, FROM COMMANDING A PROHIBITED DOWN SHIFT.
Abstract:
Apparatus for use with an engine having an electronic fuel injection (EFI) system, and which apparatus governs engine speed to a predetermined set point. Engine speed is sensed and regulates the fuel supply to the engine whereupon fuel pressure is used as an actuating force to remove engine throttle commands from the control of the operator when the engine speed reaches the set point.
Abstract:
An auxiliary circuit means is disclosed herein for controlling actuation of an injector valve means to provide for cold starting of an engine. The circuit and injector means are energized when a vehicle ignition system is energized and the fuel for cold starting is provided during the period of time required for a selected voltage value to raise to a threshold value. The threshold value is determined by a voltage divider including a temperature-responsive element sensing engine temperature. Means are provided to render the auxiliary circuit insensitive to supply voltage variations.
Abstract:
An electrical starting system for an internal combustion engine that includes solid-state control devices that are responsive to the voltage produced by the collapsing field of a starter solenoid when the starter is deenergized to prevent the reenergization of the starter solenoid until a manually operated ignition switch is moved to the off position for a predetermined time.