F02D31/001

Speed control for a mobile machine

A mobile machine includes an internal combustion engine operatively connected to a plurality of propulsion devices for travel over a work surface. The mobile machine can include an electronic controller that receives condition data signals indicative of the operating state or condition of the mobile machine from a plurality of condition input sensors. The electronic controller compares the condition data signals with condition threshold to determine whether to operate the internal combustion engine in accordance with rated engine speed range or an adjusted engine speed range.

SHOVEL
20180002895 · 2018-01-04 ·

A shovel enabled to set an engine revolution speed to revolution speeds including a revolution speed for a running operation and a revolution speed for an idling running operation that is lower than the revolution speed for the running operation includes an engine provided as a driving source of the shovel, an operating part configured to be driven by a driving force of the engine, an operation component configured to operate the operating part, a detecting device configured to detect a position of a movable portion of an operator and a position of the operation component, an operation determining part configured to determine a positional relationship between the movable portion and the operation component, and a control part configured to set the engine revolution speed of the engine based on the positional relationship between the movable portion and the operation component that is determined by the operation determining part.

MULTI-FUNCTION KEY-OPERATED IGNITION SWITCH FOR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT FOR SELECTING DIFFERENT OPERATING SPEEDS
20230228225 · 2023-07-20 ·

A powered device may include an engine, a mobility assembly operably coupled to the engine to provide mobility of the powered device responsive at least in part to operation of the engine, a working assembly operably coupled to the engine to perform a working function responsive at least in part to operation of the engine, and a key-operated combination ignition and speed control assembly including switch circuitry configured to control both starting the engine and selection of different selectable positions corresponding to respective different operating speeds for the engine.

Adaptive engine speed control system

An adaptive engine speed control system for a grass mowing machine having an internal combustion engine, a hydrostatic traction drive circuit and a hydraulic mowing circuit for operating a plurality of cutting units. A controller provides a traction feedback output signal if the grass mowing machine is moving at an actual ground speed that is below a pedal based desired ground speed, and uses the traction feedback output signal to command the internal combustion engine to an increased speed above a pedal based engine speed control range.

Throttle system

Disclosed is a throttle quadrant arrangement utilizing a throttle lever mechanically connected to three Rotary Variable Differential Transformers (RVDTs). The signals from the RVDTs are monitored by a process where the processing component. More specifically, RVDT outputs are monitored by the engine control system to determine if they are outside a predetermined range of operability. If an RVDT is not operable, the engine control system establishes a thrust output using the signal from one of the functional two. If only one or none are within the range, the system moves on to a default mode.

Control method for construction machinery and control system for construction machinery

In a control method for construction machinery, an operation performed by the construction machinery is divided into a plurality of subordinate works. A current subordinate work currently performed by the construction machinery is determined. A maximum absorbing torque of a hydraulic pump is adjusted according to the determined subordinate work. An engine speed change map is adjusted according to the determined subordinate work.

Spark ignited single cylinder engine derate for overheat
11519352 · 2022-12-06 · ·

An engine includes a single cylinder, at least one sensor, a fuel injector, and a controller. The at least one sensor is configured to generate sensor data for an engine condition. The controller is configured to perform a comparison of the engine condition to a threshold and in response to the comparison, generate a first command to deactivate the fuel injector after a first predetermined time period and a second command to reactivate the fuel injector after a second predetermined time period.

Engine control system for enabling multi-mode drivability in off-road vehicles

The present disclosure envisages an engine control system (100) that enables multi-mode drivability in off-road vehicles. The system (100) comprises a mode selection device (101) and an electronic control unit (ECU) (104). The mode selection device (101) is configured to receive an input from an operator for selection of at least one mode of engine operation, and to generate a mode selection signal corresponding to the input. The electronic control unit (ECU) (104) is communicatively coupled with the mode selection device (101) to receive the mode selection signal and generate at least one control signal. The electronic control unit (ECU) (104) is further configured to control a fuel injection system (106) of the vehicle based on the selected mode according to the load requirement, thereby facilitating multi-mode drivability. The system (100) allows a vehicle to operate in different operating modes as per terrain conditions.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A TRANSIENT POWER ASSIST FEATURE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
20230055510 · 2023-02-23 ·

A roadway sweeper vehicle includes one or more processors and a control console allowing the vehicle operator to select one of a plurality of available engine speeds. A power increase assist feature is available through a throttle (e.g., pedal) that provides an increased power output of the vehicle engine for a momentary or transient period of time. The additive engine speed may be calculated based on a detected position of the throttle or determined from a lookup table based on the user-selected engine speed. Related methods are also described.

SPARK IGNITED SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE DERATE FOR OVERHEAT
20230044054 · 2023-02-09 ·

An engine includes a single cylinder, at least one sensor, a fuel injector, and a controller. The at least one sensor is configured to generate sensor data for an engine condition. The controller is configured to perform a comparison of the engine condition to a threshold and in response to the comparison, generate a first command to deactivate the fuel injector after a first predetermined time period and a second command to reactivate the fuel injector after a second predetermined time period.