Patents Assigned to Electronic Control Systems, Inc.
  • Patent number: 4887684
    Abstract: A control system for use with the throttle linkage of a motor vehicle to limit the speed of the motor vehicle to a predetermined level. The control system comprises a speed sensor communicatively connected to the motor vehicle which outputs electrical signals which are a function of the speed of the motor vehicle. An acutation control unit is connected to the speed sensor. The actuation control unit receives the output signals from the speed sensor and has a control circuit for processing the output signals to provide electrical control signals when the motor vehicle attains the predetermined level and an actuator responsive to the control signals. The control system further comprises a linkage mechanism connected to the throttle linkage. The linkage mechanism is communicatively connected to the actuator so that the actuator controls the throttle linkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Assignee: Electronic Control Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Lael D. King
  • Patent number: 4867261
    Abstract: A control system for use with the throttle linkage of a motor vehicle to regulate the speed of the motor vehicle at a predetermined level. The control system comprises a speed sensor communicatively connected to the motor vehicle which outputs signals which are a function of the speed of the motor vehicle. A control unit is connected to the speed sensor. The control unit receives the output signals from the speed sensor and has a control circuit for processing the output signals to provide electrical control signals and a drive mechanism responsive to the control signals. The control unit further comprises a linear actuator linked to the throttle by a cable. The linear actuator is communicatively connected to the throttle linkage so that the linear actuator moves the throttle to control the speed of the vehicle. The control system has a clutch connected to the control unit for engaging the drive mechanism with the linear actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: Electronic Control Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Lael D. King