Abstract: An automatic car speeder system, which is to make use of a speed controller to control the action of a solenoid valve according to a signal so as to drive a DC servo motor to make a clockwise rotation or a counter rotation; to make use of a selector switch to control the car for regular speeding or automatic speeding; to make use of a servo motor to turn a pulley wheels set to drive a accelerating pump actuating rod for automatic accelerating or decelerating; to make use of the pulley wheels set connected with said DC servo motor and the accelerating pump actuating rod for reciprocal driving; and to make use of a switch of the braking system to control the action of the servo motor to let the accelerating or declerating of the car be stably controlled.

Abstract: A load setting device having a control element (11) which acts on a setting member (16) which determines the power of an internal combustion engine, which control element is connected to a driver (4) coupled to an accelerator pedal (1) and in addition can be moved by means of an electric actuator (9), having a desired-value detection element (7) associated with the driver (4), an actual-value detection element (12) cooperating with said desired-value detection element and acting on the electric actuator (9), the electric actuator (9) being controllable as a function of the detected values by an electronic control device (22). The driver (4) and the control element (11) are coupled by means of a coupling spring (13) and the control element (11) is urged in the direction towards a stop (14) of the driver (4).

Abstract: A speed regulating governor system is disclosed for a small internal combustion engine having a throttle valve the position of which affects the speed of the engine, wherein the governor system includes a mechanical proportional controller and an electromechanical integral controller. The throttle valve is mechanically linked to and controlled by a governor lever that is acted upon by opposing forces provided by a mechanical speed selector and a centrifugal flyweight apparatus which measures the engine speed. Additonally, a solenoid actuator is operably connected to the governor lever to apply a force thereto in response to a control signal generated by an electronic integral controller. The control signal is proportional to the time integral of the difference between a desired electrical speed input and the actual speed of the engine measured by an electrical signal generated by an alternator driven by the engine.

Abstract: An engine control method and device for a vehicle are disclosed in which jerk in the body of a vehicle developing upon acceleration or deceleration thereof can be always made substantially constant so as to improve riding comfort. Also, pitching or surging of the vehicle body during acceleration or deceleration thereof is substantially alleviated or suppressed even when the operator abruptly operates an accelerator pedal, thereby further improving riding comfort. To this end, a target degree of opening of a throttle valve is first set based on at least one of the sensed amount of accelerator pedal operation, the sensed engine load condition and the sensed number of revolutions per minute of the engine. The throttle valve operatively associated with the accelerator pedal is controlled in such a manner that, when the accelerator pedal is operated by the operator, the throttle valve is operated to move to the target degree of opening in synchronization with the intake stroke of the engine as sensed.

Abstract: A vehicle engine throttle valve control apparatus whereby the actuation position of an accelerator pedal, the degree of opening of the throttle valve, and the position of the vehicle gear shift are detected. One of a plurality of different throttle valve target opening degree characteristics is then selected which corresponds to the current gear shift position, and the selected characteristic is used to set a target degree of opening for the throttle valve in accordance with the accelerator pedal position. The throttle valve is driven so as to make the actual degree of throttle opening become equal to the target value. Appropriate throttle control is thereby automatically performed each time a gear shift operation is executed, without intervention by the vehicle driver.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for controlling the solenoid current of a solenoid valve which controls the amount of suction air in an internal combustion engine. A solenoid current control value is calculated as a function of engine operating conditions and a corrected solenoid current control value is determined as a predetermined function of the solenoid current control value. The solenoid valve is controlled as a function of the corrected solenoid current control value. The solenoid valve is controlled by generating a pulse signal having a duty ratio which is a function of the solenoid current control value.

Abstract: An automatic car-speed controller is disclosed, which is provided with an actuator having a solenoid clutch comprising a sector wheel rotatable around a shaft and an output pulley rotatable independently from the sector wheel around the shaft coaxially. The sector wheel consists of a gear portion, a solenoid, and a sector arm alienating the solenoid from a rotational center thereof. The output pulley consists of a pulley portion attached with a throttle cable nearly to the rotational center, a magnetic body attracted by the solenoid of the sector wheel, and an arm connecting the magnetic body with the pulley portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a throttle control apparatus which includes a rack gear box which is adapted to be connected to a throttle wire for operating a throttle valve and is urged to the initial stage by a throttle return spring, and accelerator actuator which is arranged in the rack gear box, is adapted to be connected to an accelerator wire interlocked with an accelerator pedal and is urged to the initial stage by an accelerator return spring, a rack gear which is provided on the outer surface of the rack gear box, a driving motor including a pinion gear engaged with the rack gear through a clutch, and a pulley and a spring for urging the accelerator wire in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the accelerator wire.

Abstract: A throttle control system has means for coupling an accelerator position detector to a throttle servo system which drives a throttle valve to an angular position corresponding to the accelerator position detected by the accelerator position detector in normal mode throttle angle control. The system also has means for returning the throttle valve to an initial and fully closed position when operational force for the accelerator is released or when failure of the throttle servo system is detected. This throttle returning means is operable independently of the accelerator position detector in throttle returning operation for providing quicker response which is particularly required in fail-safe mode operation.

Abstract: A system for controlling at least one variable influencing the drive torque of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, with an electronic throttle control, an electronic ignition timing control and a control device which becomes active when there is a tendency to spin of at least one driven wheel. The instantaneous engine speed is stored and the drive torque reduced to a certain value, assigned to the engine speed, and subsequently increased again, at a rate of rise dependent on the engine speed, when the tendency of spin of the driven wheel subsides. Consequently, major excess torque are avoided and greater traction and lateral control force is achieved.

Abstract: A control apparatus for electrically operating a throttle valve adapted to adjust the amount of air drawn into an internal combustion engine to adjust the position of the throttle valve. The position and operating condition of an accelerator pedal are electrically detected to generate a signal in accordance with the accelerator position to drive an actuator adapted to operate the throttle valve, and also a desired throttle position established by the signal, the detected actual position of the throttle valve and the operating condition of the accelerator pedal are suitably compared and examined, thus monitoring to see whether the detection of the accelerator position is not faulty, whether the throttle valve is controlled to follow the desired throttle position and so on and thereby performing a safe control by using a substitute desired position upon occurrence of a faulty condition.

Abstract: An automatic speed control mechanism for an outboard motor that is compact in configuration so that it will fit within the outer cowling of an outboard motor and not intrude into the engine space. In addition, the automatic speed control includes a program that will provide a malfunction indication in the event the automatic speed control functions when it is not intended.

Abstract: In a system for controlling the propulsion on motor vehicles, by a reduction of the drive torque by an intervention in ignition, carburator or fuel injection and/or brakes, includes a first device which reduces the drive torque when the maximum adhesion coefficient is exceeded, and a second device which reduces the drive torque to a value associated with the measured maximum value of the vehicle acceleration when the monitored wheel variable exceeds the threshold value, as a result of which too great an excess of torque is prevented and sufficient traction and cornering stability are retained without unnecessarily slowing down a propulsion of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: An electronic throttle actuator is directly connected without an intervening gear train to a stepper motor for rotating the throttle valve from a first position, closed or substantially closed, to a second position which is wide open and any angular position therebetween. The movement of the throttle valve is under control of electronic control means which can locate the throttle valve at any one of a plurality of positions between the first and the second positions. The coupling between the motor and the shaft of the throttle valve provides for redundant means to close the throttle valve and connected to the shaft are a pair of redundant torsion springs for biasing the throttle valve in said first position. A second coupling directly connects the shaft of the throttle valve to a throttle position sensor. A pair of cavities are formed in the throttle body housing for enclosing both the coupling from the shaft to the motor and to the throttle position sensor and the redundant torsion springs.

Abstract: In an arrangement for an automotive vehicle for intervention into the connection between an operating member and a control member which determines the power of the internal combustion engine of the automotive vehicle, the operating member being connected with a first driver and the control member with a second driver, and between the first and second drivers there acts a coupling spring the force of which acts against a first stop being present between the first and second drivers. A third driver is connected to a setting member. The third driver is operatively connected via a second stop with the second driver, a movement of the setting member in the direction towards reducing the power acting against the second stop.

Abstract: In the method for adjusting a controlling element, a marking point which can be recognized by the controller unit which controls the controlling element and is at a given distance from the adjustment point is selected in the vicinity of the desired adjustment point, said distance corresponding to a given number of control pulses which are necessary in order to adjust the controlling element with close tolerances to the desired adjustment point. When a switch is used as the marking point, the distance should be so great that after movement beyond this marking point the switch passes into a precisely defined switch condition.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling intake air flow rate in an internal combustion engine comprises a throttle valve disposed in intake air passage for swing movement to change a flow rate of air to be supplied to combustion chambers of the engine, a stopper portion to which the throttle valve is abutted so as to stop swinging thereof in a full closed portion thereof, a spring for continually urging the throttle valve towards the full closed position, a control unit for determining a desired opening degree of the throttle valve in accordance with requirements on the engine, an actuator for generating a driving force for swinging the throttle valve to the desired opening degree in accordance with a command signal from the control unit, and geared mechanism for transmitting the driving force from the actuator to the throttle valve. The geared mechanism includes a pair of gears, each having a gear tooth portion. The gears are able to engage with each other exclusively at such gear tooth portions.

Abstract: The engine control system of the present invention comprises an engine output changing device for controlling an engine output of at least one of engine power, engine, engine torque and engine speed. At least two controls for controlling the engine output changing device are selected from a direct control device for directing detecting an actual value to which the engine output changing device is operated. A target value for the engine output changing device is set based on an amount an accelerator is operated to thereby adjust the engine output changing device to eliminate a difference between the actual value and the target value.

Abstract: A throttle control system for a vehicle of the type including a throttle body and a throttle valve mounted within the throttle body and controlling the delivery of fuel and/or air to the engine of the vehicle.

Abstract: A throttle assembly (10) for an engine comprising: a primary throttle plate (16) rotatably mounted on a first shaft (18); linkage (22) for rotating the first shaft (18) in response to operator demand; a second throttle plate (42) received within a cut-out (30) formed in the first throttle plate and rotatably mounted relative to the first shaft; and an actuator (50) for rotating the second throttle plate relative to the first throttle plate to adjust the flow area of a second flow passage formed between the first and second throttle plates.

Abstract: Device for controlling the intake air in an internal combustion engine. The control occurs via a throttle valve that is adjusted by a stepping motor and is directly secured on the shaft of the stepping motor thereof. The stepping motor is driven in fine step mode in order to be able to position the throttle value with great precision. In order to achieve a high speed of adjustment, a rough step mode is provided, whereby an extremely large, dynamic load angle can be respectively achieved during accelerating and decelerating independently of the operating parameters.

Abstract: For constant-speed cruising of a car, a throttle valve in a carburetor of a car is controlled by a motor-driven actuator through an improved variable-length lever mechanism. The variable-length lever mechanism has four arms which are movably connected through four elbows to form a changeable rhombic shaped lever. A linear actuator is interposed between a first pair of the four elbows at first opposing corners so that the distance between the first pair of elbows is expanded or contracted, whereby a radius in swing movement of the variable rhombic shaped lever mechanism is changed.

Abstract: A throttle control device includes a first gear 5 rotatable corresponding to the depression of an accelerator pedal 1 of a vehicle engine a first motor 8 engaged with a second gear 6 meshed with the first gear, the first motor being actuated upon a traction slip detection to rotate the first gear through the second gear to thereby correct the rotation angle of the first gear. A third gear 12 is ganged with the first gear to rotate therewith, and a throttle link 20 is coupled with the third gear for controlling the opening of a throttle valve 22 of the engine through a throttle wire 19 corresponding to a rotation angle of the third gear, and a second motor 18 drives the third gear through a clutch to control the opening of the throttle valve during a constant speed running of the vehicle.

Abstract: A torque motor and throttle body are integrated within a single assembly for application with an internal combustion engine charge air inlet. The butterfly valving element of the throttle body and rotor of the motor are mounted on a common shaft, the position of which is established by a fly-by-wire control circuit. The control circuit includes a driver which selectively energizes the motor in response to the simultaneous receipt of both duty cycle and pulse with information. The control circuit further provides redundant outputs and transducers to enhance system failsafing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing troublesome load change shocks caused by a combustion engine having a time delay in the transmission of the accelerator pedal commands to the output control element. In order to exclude undesirable influences on operation due to the time delay, the time delay is limited to a very narrow region around the location zero of the torque gradient in relation to time.

Abstract: A cruise control apparatus for an automotive engine has an actuator with a moving output member whose movement adjusts the opening of a throttle valve so as to maintain the speed of the automobile at a desired speed. The motion of the output member is converted into linear motion by a motion converter whose speed of motion varies with the degree of the automobile. The speed of throttle valve opening therefore varies with the speed of the automobile and a desired speed so as to provide good responsiveness. In a preferred embodiment, the motion converter is a cylindrical cam which is rotated by the actuator and which has a helical groove with a varying pitch. The rotation of the cylindrical cam causes the linear movement of a sliding block connected with the throttle valve. In another preferred embodiment, the motion converter is a pulley with a variable radius and rotated by the actuator. The rotation of the pulley operates the throttle valve through a wire cable.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for controlling a vehicle engine by controlling a throttle valve by the drive-by-wire method. Using the fact that an acceleration is proportional to an excess torque, a target torque is determined in accordance with a predetermined functional equation by using as input information a target acceleration determined based on the degree of operation of a man-controlled member, the current running acceleration and the current output torque. A target throttle opening rate is set further from the target torque. The throttle valve is then controlled to achieve the target throttle opening rate to predictably control the acceleration, whereby high-accuracy engine control is materialized and drivability is improved.

Abstract: An actuator for an automatic cruising system comprising a control shaft rotatably provided in a casing, an electromagnetic clutch connected to the control shaft at input side thereof, a Ferguson's type reduction gear having a static internal gear the rotation of which is restricted or permitted according to on-off operation of the electromagnetic clutch, a pinion connected to a motor, a rotary internal gear fixed to the control shaft, and an external linkage mechanism having an output drum for transmitting the motion of the control shaft through an output cable and an input drum for receiving and transmitting an acceleration signal provided by the accelerator pedal through an input cable with the accelerator signal overriding the motor's motion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a motor-driven throttle valve assembly which drives a motor according to the amount of depression of the accelerator pedal (9) and thereby controls the opening of the throttle valve (2). The motor-driven throttle valve assembly of this invention has a restricting plate (14), which is located between the throttle valve shaft bearing (16) on the motor side and a gear mechanism (10) transmitting the rotation of the motor to the throttle valve shaft (3), controls the rotation of the throttle valve shaft (3) toward the closed position.

Abstract: A throttle valve control system for an internal combustion engine sets a target value of a pressure in an intake pipe of the engine for attaining a minimum fuel consumption rate in response to a detected engine rotational speed, and drives the throttle valve to an opening determined so as to reduce the difference between the detected actual pressure in the intake pipe and the target value of the pressure in the intake pipe. When the actual operation position of the throttle valve is not in an allowable range of a target throttle valve opening determined in response to the detected engine speed, the throttle valve is controlled to reduce the difference between the actual operation position of the throttle valve and the target throttle valve opening.

Abstract: A device for regulating an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle is provided with an electrical desired-value transmitter adjustable between an idling position and a full-load position, an actuator, and a regulating member coupled mechanically to the actuator. The set position of the desired-value transmitter is transmissible to the actuator via an electrical transmission circuit via which signals can be entered from further regulating variables; and also to the regulating member via a mechanical transmission member of variable length which can be connected to the desired-value transmitter via a connecting lever. So that this regulating device can be installed with the least possible changes in a vehicle without impairing its emergency running properties and the input of further regulating variables, a drag lever is provided that connects the accelerator pedal to the desired-value transmitter.

Abstract: A control apparatus of a throttle valve in an internal combustion engine having a manually operable accelerator pedal. The control apparatus comprises a spring biasing the throttle valve in the opening direction, a first operating mechanism including an accelerator link mechanically connected to the accelerator pedal and a second operating mechanism including an electric motor. The first and second operating mechanisms can operate the throttle valve against the spring and independently of each other, the first operating mechanism thereby defining an upper limit of the degree of opening of the throttle valve in a predetermined relationship with the degree of depression of the accelerator pedal, and the second operating mechanism defining the degree of opening of the throttle valve within that upper limit.

Abstract: An electric control device for regulating the r.p.m. of a piston internal combustion engine is disclosed. The device has an integral r.p.m. regulator with an output connected to a final control element regulator electrically connected to an electromagnet that actuates an adjusting element of the engine. A nominal value signal and a signal from a tachometer are fed to the r.p.m. regulator. A current regulator is electrically connected between the r.p.m. regulator and the final control element regulator. The current regulator is acted upon by both a signal from the electromagnet and the r.p.m. regulating means by a summing element to control the final control regulator which acts on the electromagnet.

Abstract: A throttle valve control system for a vehicle-mounted internal combustion engine, whereby engine operating parameters relating to engine load are detected, and a target value of a first engine operating parameter is established in accordance with an engine rotational speed, for example a target value which will endure minimum fuel consumption. The throttle valve is driven towards a control opening angle which is determined such as to reduce an amount of deviation of an actual value of the first engine operating parameter from the target value, but is held below an upper limit opening angle which is determined in accordance with an engine operating parameter.

Abstract: A throttle valve control apparatus with two electronically-controlled actuators is disclosed. A first electronically-controlled actuator has a first drive motor which opens and closes the throttle valve through gears. A second electronically-controlled actuator has a second drive motor which opens and closes the throttle valve by rotating the first drive motor about the axis of the shaft of the throttle valve. The throttle valve can be independently rotated by either of the actuators. A controller computes the optimal degree of opening of the throttle valve based on the operating state of the engine of the vehicle, the running condition of the vehicle, and the amount by which the accelerator pedal is depressed. The controller then controls the actuators so as to open the throttle valve by the optimal degree of opening.

Abstract: A throttle valve control apparatus for a vehicle engine, whereby a reference degree of opening of the throttle valve is derived based on the accelerator pedal actuation position and is then corrected in accordance with vehicle operating conditions to obtain a target degree of opening of the throttle valve. An upper limit opening degree and a lower limit opening degree of the throttle valve are also derived, and if the target opening degree, which is obtained on the basis of the vehicle operating conditions, is found to be greater than the upper limit opening degree, then the upper limit opening degree is used as the target opening degree. Similarly, if the target opening degree, which is determined from the vehicle operating conditions, is less than the lower limit opening degree, then the lower limit opening degree is used as the target opening degree.

Abstract: An engine throttle valve control apparatus whereby a reference throttle valve degree of the opening is established in accordance with the accelerator pedal actuation position and a reference opening degree characteristic. A boundary throttle valve degree of the opening is established in accordance with the accelerator pedal actuation position and at least one upper limit opening degree characteristic and a lower limit opening degree characteristic. A target degree of the throttle opening is computed from the relationship between the reference degree of the opening and a boundary degree of the opening, in conjunction with the contents of a characteristic command which can be freely selected. Thereby throttle valve is driven to reduce the deviation between the actual degree of the opening and the target degree of the opening.

Abstract: An engine control system comprises an accelerator position sensor for detecting the amount of depression of the accelerator, a target intake air amount determining circuit which receives the output of the accelerator position sensor and determines a target intake air amount, a target fuel feed amount determining circuit which receives the output of the accelerator position sensor and determines a target fuel feed amount, a throttle valve driver which receives the output of the target intake air amount determining circuit and controls the throttle valve to obtain a target throttle valve opening degree corresponding to the target intake air amount, and a fuel feed control circuit which receives the output of the target fuel feed amount determining circuit and controls the amount of fuel to be fed to the engine to the target fuel feed amount.

Abstract: Engine throttle valve control device having a step motor to operate a throttle valve which comprises detecting means for detecting the need for changing the rotational direction of the step motor, and delaying means which delays the supply of the drive signal to the step motor for a predetermined period when the need for changing the rotational direction of the step motor is detected by the detecting means. In the present invention, when it is necessary to change the rotational direction of the step motor, the step motor is not immediately driven to reverse the rotational direction but is halted for a predetermined short time. After the short time passes the step motor is driven to rotate in the opposite direction. According to the present invention, the inertial force acting on the step motor when it changes its rotational direction can be avoided or decreased. Hence, loss of control of the step motor due to the inertial force is avoided, and accurate control of the throttle valve opening is performed.

Abstract: A control device for a driven member includes a first input member connected to a manual member, an output member connected to a driven member, a middle member connected to the first input member through a first spring and having a first portion to be engageable therewith and a second portion to be engageable with the output member thereby to transmit the movement of the first input member to the output member through the middle member. The device further includes a second input member for moving the output member in operative and inoperative directions of the driven member and an actuator actuating the second input member wherein when the second input member is actuated by the actuator to move the output member in a direction where the driven member returns to the original position, the movement of the first input member will not affect the movement of the output member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for controlling the solenoid current of a solenoid valve which controls the amount of suction air in an internal combustion engine. The actual solenoid current flowing through the solenoid is detected and a solenoid current control valve is calculated as a function of engine operating conditions. A corrected solenoid current control value is determined as a function of the solenoid current control value and a pulse duration signal is determined as a function of the corrected solenoid current control value. A feedback control term is calculated as a function of the actual solenoid current and the corrected solenoid current control value. Further, a temperature corresponding to the solenoid temperature is detected and a temperature correction value is generated corresponding thereto.

Abstract: A system for automatically defining the minimum setting of a valve controlled by an accelerator for supplying air to an internal combustion engine, which system comprises means for repeatedly detecting the setting of the valve in relation to a given minimum setting value; which means define a new given minimum setting value, should the setting of the valve remain steadily, in excess of given time limits, within setting limits respectively over and below the aforementioned given minimum setting value.

Abstract: In a wheel slip prevention control system for preventing the slippage of the driven wheel occuring when a vehicle is accelerated, a reference speed is derived from the non-driven wheel speed and the driven wheel speed is corrected by a correction value obtained as a function of a driven wheel acceleration value and a non-driven wheel acceleration value. The throttle valve is controlled with speed corresponding to the slipping condition of the driven wheel, i.e., with a control speed derived as a function of the reference speed and the corrected driven wheel speed, so that the slippage is quickly and effectively prevented.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine throttle valve control system comprising driving means for driving a throttle valve so that the opening of the throttle valve assumes a predetermined value, engine r.p.m. detecting means for detecting engine r.p.m., and control means for controlling the rate of driving the throttle valve which receive the output signal from the engine r.p.m.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle engine comprises a first detector for detecting a controlled variable on an accelerator, a setting device for determining a fundamental control variable on an engine output adjusting device, such as a throttle valve, based on an output of the first detector, a driving device for actuating the engine output adjusting device in accordance with the fundamental control variable, a second detector for detecting a demand for acceleration of a vehicle, a compensating device for revising the fundamental control variable to produce a compensated control variable on the engine output adjusting device so that the engine output adjusting device is actuated in accordance with the compensated control variable when the demand for acceleration of the vehicle is detected by the second detector, a restoring device for restoring the engine output adjusting device at a predetermined restoration speed to be actuated in accordance with the fundamental control variable after the engine output adjustin

Abstract: An arrangement for detecting data in motor vehicles is disclosed especially in combination with the open or closed loop control of internal combustion engines. The arrangement includes at least one potentiometer as a data detector which permits, in at least one boundary region of the potentiometer band, the boundary values to be made to follow the measured value. Thus, a self-adjusting measuring arrangement is obtained which largely eliminates the need for manual fine adjustment. A flowchart discloses a computer-controlled realization of the invention.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling an automotive vechicle having an accelerator pedal, a throttle valve, and an actuator for moving said throttle valve in response to a control signal. Actual values of vehicle travelling speed and throttle valve position are sampled at time intervals to determine a running characteristic which defines throttle valve position in relation to vehicle travelling speed. The value of the control signal is determined from the determined running characteristic in accordance with a vehicle travelling speed demand value in a manner to maintain the vehicle travelling speed at the demand value.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling an internal combustion engine comprises a position sensor for detecting an operational position of an accelerator pedal operated by a driver, a microprocessor for generating a target throttle valve opening in accordance with a predetermined function in response to the operational position of the accelerator pedal, and a servo motor provided with a throttle valve opening sensor and a servo drive circuit for controlling the opening of the throttle valve of the engine to the target throttle valve opening. In the microprocessor, there is provided a compensation circuit for compensating, during the acceleration, for the target throttle valve opening in response to the operational positions of the accelerator pedal immediately before and after the acceleration and an engine operational parameter immediately before the acceleration.

Abstract: A throttle valve control device comprises: a valve shaft for operating a throttle valve; a differential gear device having first and second drive gears, for driving the valve shaft; first and second electronic control actuators for rotating the first and second drive gear, respectively; and a sensor for detecting the degree of opening of the throttle valve, so that the operation of the throttle valve is controlled by the electronic control actuators while the degree of opening of the throttle valve is being detected.

Abstract: An engine idling speed controlling system including, for controlling the throttle valve opening appropriately, a first idling speed control means for comparing a detected signal provided from an engine speed sensor during idle running with a target engine idling speed and providing a first idling control signal, a correction value learning means for learning a long-time correction value or a just-previous correction value on the basis of a cumulative value of the newest value of a detected signal provided from a throttle position sensor during operation of the first idling speed control means, a second idling speed control means for comparing a detected signal provided from the throttle position sensor during idle running with a target throttle opening, receiving the long-time correction value and the just-previous correction value and producing a second idling control signal, and means for controlling the idle opening of the throttle valve in accordance with one of the first and second idling control signals