Methods for controlling multiple actuators

Details Methods for controlling multiple actuators Methods for controlling multiple actuators

2005-02-08

2008-10-07

Benson, Walter (Department: 2837)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Mechanical control system

C318S561000, C318S610000, C388S906000, C700S042000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07433762

ABSTRACT:
Methods for controlling at least two actuators are provided. An internal control system sends an input received from the main control system to a first actuator and diverts a portion of the input to a second actuator when an input constraint of the first actuator is reached. The actuators may be throttle valves for heating a hydraulic line. The internal control system includes a cutoff rerouter for implementing the sending and the diverting of the input and an adaptive cutoff controller, e.g., an integral controller, for determining the input constraint of the first actuator.

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