Abstract: An improved method and system for the control of an engine system such as the spark timing. The control senses the speed variations either during a portion of a complete cycle and a complete cycle and/or from cycle to cycle in order to determine the load on the engine from preprogrammed maps based upon the engine characteristics. From this load and the speed reading, it is possible to obtain the desired engine control. In addition the timing is set in this method only under certain specified conditions and only in response to certain specific parameters. This not only reduces the costs of the system by reducing the number of sensors, but also permits adjustments to be made more rapidly.

Abstract: An armature and method of winding the armature that improves coil density by winding adjacent poles so that the resulting windings have outer surfaces that taper in opposite directions that extend over a bisecting axially extending plane between the pole teeth at opposite ends thereof. The poles having the greatest radial extent relative to the pole axis at their base ends that are wound first.

Abstract: An assembling apparatus for assembling rotating electrical machines having permanent magnets and armatures cores. The apparatus holds the armature core while the permanent magnets are assembled on to it thus avoiding hand labor. At all times, the rotor is supported so that it cannot cant relative to the stator and its permanent magnets and thus, no damage to the magnets or any coating thereon or to the armature will occur.

Abstract: An automatic machine and method of winding of armatures having maximum coil density because the winding nozzle does not enter into the slots between the pole teeth and the wire is directed toward the core portion of the armature during winding to improve coil density.

Abstract: Two embodiments of engine speed control that avoid undesirable vehicle conditions such as wheel slippage or unintentionally performing a wheelie. This is done by sensing actual conditions, which are likely to result in the undesirable vehicle conditions and only changing the engine output when these exact conditions are found. The conditions sensed are the determination of excessive acceleration in engine speed or in the speed of a shaft associated with the engine or the degree of rotational variation or rotational acceleration.

Abstract: A rotating electrical machine having cooperating rotor and stator, one of which forms a plurality of pole teeth around which individual coils are wound. The coils are connected in a number depending upon the phase and number of poles and the connected coils of each phase are spaced from each other. Crossover wires connect these coil windings of each phase and the crossover wires are affixed by bonding to outstanding tabs that are formed on the outermost laminations of the assembly. This reduces hand labor and insures that the crossover wires will not interfere with other components of the machine or associated driving or driven structures.

Abstract: Armature structures and methods that provide very dense coil windings and afford very rapid winding methods at a relatively low cost. In addition the likelihood of damaging the already wound wires by contact with the winding nozzle is substantially eliminated. This is achieved by moving the winding needle in varying distances and directions away from the pole teeth to induce varying degrees of slack in the wire during the winding and when the needle is not in the slot between the pole teeth.

Abstract: An automatic machine and method of winding of armatures having maximum coil density because the winding nozzle does not enter into the slots between the pole teeth and the wire is restrained at at least one the ends of the core portion of the armature to facilitate winding.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of vehicle theft prevention, which utilizes a key having a transponder bearing an ID and a key cylinder, that is adapted to receive this key and which has an antenna for supplying electrical power to the transponder and receiving an ID signal back from it. This system permits easy correction of incorrectly set original IDs or the simple substitution of a new key or an old master key as a new master key into a vehicle wherein the lock cylinder must be replaced due to a defect. Also there is provided a holding circuit for permitting continued operation of the prime mover until the recognized key is shut off regardless of the condition of the controller.

Abstract: A brushless DC rotating machine that employs permanent magnets on the rotor and a magnet carrier that is juxtaposed to the rotor and which cooperates with a sensor for providing signals indicative of the angular position of the rotor. The magnets are carried by a magnet carrier that is disposed radially inwardly of the armature windings of the stator so as to provide a compact assembly.

Abstract: An improved DC electrical starting motor and method for starting internal combustion engines that reduces starter motor noise in the period after the engine starts by effecting breaking of the starter motor shaft at that time. Preferably the braking is accomplished by regenerative braking.

Abstract: A single apparatus for magnetizing permanent magnet segments mounted on a cylindrical shell for use in a flywheel magneto or the like. Not only are the segments magnetized but also their magnetic strength is measured when the magnetized element is moved out of the magnetizing section. Prior to that, however, the circumferential location of the timing mark on the flywheel is also verified, within the single apparatus.

Abstract: An improved method and system for the control of an engine fuel injection system. The control senses the speed variations either during a portion of a complete cycle and a complete cycle and/or from cycle to cycle in order to determine the load on the engine from preprogrammed maps based upon the engine characteristics. From this load and the speed reading, it is possible to obtain the desired engine fuel injection control. This not only reduces the costs of the system by reducing the number of sensors, but also permits adjustments to be made more rapidly.

Abstract: An armature for a rotating electrical machine and more particularly to an insulating cover for the pole teeth around which the windings are formed that has good strength against the winding without risk of damage of the insulator due to increased thickness in the highly stressed areas.

Abstract: An improved method and system for the control of an engine system such as the spark timing. The control senses the speed variations either during a portion of a complete cycle and a complete cycle and/or from cycle to cycle in order to determine the load on the engine from preprogrammed maps based upon the engine characteristics. From this load and the speed reading, it is possible to obtain the desired engine control. This not only reduces the costs of the system by reducing the number of sensors, but also permits adjustments to be made more rapidly.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of improved engine system control method and apparatus based on operator demand and rate of change in demand that reduce not only the number of components but also decrease the complexity of the electronic system without requiring a throttle position sensor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that permit anti-knock control without the use of separate knock detectors as well as controlling the basic ignition timing from the output of a single engine speed sensor.

Abstract: A combined storage box and vehicle condition display for a small vehicle such as a scooter. The display is mounted in the handlebar cover and the mounting is done in a way so that the display can be mounted from above and still provides a neat appearance for the finished product.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of rotating electrical machines and methods for winding them that provides a high space utilization and very effective winding with less likelihood of damage to the insulation of the wire of the winding during the winding process. The arrangement basically does not require the winding needle to be moved back and forth in the slot between the poles but rather employs insulating inserts that are positioned on the axial faces of the poles outside of the gaps for guiding the wire from one end to the other so as to provide the high space utilization.

Abstract: An improved meter display device and control device for a saddle type vehicle such as a motor scooter. The display is mounted in the handlebar cover and in addition to the mounting the display, certain engine control parts are also mounted in the same housing so as to make a neater installation and simplify the overall construction.