Patent ID: 6304810
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: B60K,B60W,F02D

Abstract:
A method for providing cruise control in an automotive vehicle, said method comprising:determining a target value, v.sub.tar, representing a desired velocity of the vehicle;determining an actual value, v.sub.act, representing a current speed of the vehicle;calculating an integrated control factor, I.sub.p.sup.(n), that is dependent on a current difference between said actual value, v.sub.act, and said target value, v.sub.tar ;generating an output signal, .alpha., from a control unit that is dependent on a value of said control factor, I.sub.p.sup.(n), and said output signal, .alpha., being utilized for controlling an engine of the vehicle to a corresponding output torque; andlimiting said integrated control factor, I.sub.p.sup.(n), to a maximum value that is preselected in dependence of a current rotational speed, n, of the engine.