Refrigeration – Automatic control – Responsive to vehicle body motion or traction
Patent
1992-10-28
1994-05-03
Tanner, Harry B.
Refrigeration
Automatic control
Responsive to vehicle body motion or traction
62183, 123 4112, 236 35, B60H 304
Patent
active
053076443
ABSTRACT:
An electronic engine fan control device is disclosed. The control device includes means for detecting engine coolant temperature, operation of the vehicle air conditioning load, and vehicle road speed. The control device also includes means for generating first and second temperature signals in response to engine coolant temperature. The control device further includes override signal generating means for generating first and second override signal under certain temperature, or certain load and speed conditions. The control device finally includes means for comparing the first and second temperature signals and the first and second override signals for generating a control signal to operate the vehicle fan. A method for controlling an engine fan is also disclosed including the steps of detecting engine coolant temperature, air conditioning load and road speed and generating corresponding signals. The method further includes the steps of comparing the temperature, load and speed signals to preselected values and generating a control signal to operate the engine fan.
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Burnham Gene R.
Cummins James M.
Snoke John I.
Coppiellie Raymond L.
Ford Motor Company
May Roger L.
Tanner Harry B.
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