US4688530A
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Control system for engine-operated automotive accessories
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1986-01-24
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Granted: 1987-08-25
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Expires: 2006-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A control system for an accessory of an automobile includes an engine output detector for detecting the output of the engine of the automobile, a gear transmissioon coupled to the engine and responsive to detection of an idling condition of the automboile for selecting a neutral gear position, an accessory such as an air conditioner compressor drivable by the engine, a clutch disposed between the accessory and the engine for applying and cutting off the output of the engine to the accessory, a speed sensor for detecting the speed of travel of the automobile, a control circuit for comparing an actual running condition of the automobile with a prescribed running condition in which the output of the engine and the speed of the automobile are lower than respective prescribed levels, and for inhibiting operation of the accessory by disconnecting the clutch when the automobile is under the prescribed running condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Masao Nishikawa
- 👤 Takashi Aoki
- 👤 Yoichi Sato
- 👤 Yukihiro Fukuda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:05
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K25/00; F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/20; F16H59/00; F16H59/14; F16H59/18; F16H59/22; F16H59/36; F16H59/44; F16H59/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A control system for an accessory of an automobile, comprising: an engine; an engine output detector for detecting the output of said engine; a gear transmission coupled to said engine and responsive to detection of an idling condition of the automobile for selecting a neutral gear position; an accessory drivable by the engine; a clutch disposed between said accessory and said engine for connecting and disconnecting the output of said engine to said accessory; a speed sensor for detecting the speed of travel of the automobile from said gear transmission; and control means for comparing an actual running condition of the automobile with a prescribed running condition in which the output of the engine and the speed of the automobile are lower than respective prescribed levels; and for inhibiting operation of said accessory by disconnecting said clutch when the automobile is under said prescribed running condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A control system for an accessory of an automobile, comprising: an engine; an engine output detector for detecting the output of said engine; a gear transmission coupled to said engine and responsive to detection of an idling condition of the automobile for selecting a neutral gear position; an accessory drivable by the engine; a clutch disposed between said accessory and said engine for connecting and disconnecting the output of said engine to said accessory; a speed sensor for detecting the speed of travel of the automobile from said gear transmission; and control means for comparing an actual running condition of the automobile with a prescribed running condition in which the output of the engine and the speed of the automobile are lower than respective prescribed levels; and for inhibiting operation of said accessory by disconnecting said clutch when the automobile is under said prescribed running condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A control system according to claim 1, wherein said control means inhibits the operation of said accessory by disconnecting said clutch when the speed of the automobile is higher than a second prescribed level and lower than said prescribed level in said prescribed running condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A control system according to claim 1, wherein said control means includes timer means for connecting said clutch and thus allowing said accessory to operate upon the lapse of a prescribed period of time after the automobile has entered said prescribed running condition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A control system according to claim 1, wherein said control means is arranged to inhibit operation of said accessory by only disconnecting said clutch at the time of a downshift of said gear transmission and reconnecting said clutch immediately after said downshift.
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