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Electronic governor interface module

CA 1296409 C · Owner: Navistar International Transportation Corp. · Inventors: Labowicz, Maciej; Caron, Laverne A.

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An electronic module interfaces a microcomputer with the fuel injection equipment of a diesel engine so that the microcomputer, acting through the module exercises control over, the fuel injected into the engine. A pulse width modulated fuel deliver control signal issued by the microcomputer is transmitted through the module to energize a proportional solenoid actuator that positions the fuel rack. Rack position is sensed by an eddy current sensor that provides feedback through the module to the microcomputer so that the rack position is closed-loop controlled. The sensor has a measurement coil for measuring rack position and a reference coil for temperature compensation. The two coils are …

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  • Granted February 25, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 25, 2009.
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FiledNovember 28, 1988
GrantedFebruary 25, 1992
Term endedFebruary 25, 2009
Patent numberCA 1296409 C
Classification (IPC)F02M39/00 +2 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedNov 28, 1988Patent grantedFeb 25, 1992Term endedFeb 25, 2009

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