VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM

摘要

A vehicle speed control system for controlling a vehicle having a plurality of wheels. The vehicle speed control system is configured to automatically control the speed of the vehicle in dependence on an input target set-speed. The system carries out a method that includes: applying torque to at least one of the plurality of wheels; receiving a user input of a target set-speed at which the vehicle is intended to travel; and applying torque to the at least one of the plurality of wheels for propelling the vehicle at a vehicle control speed. The system further controls the vehicle control speed as a function of at least one of the instantaneous vehicle speed and the terrain over which the vehicle is travelling.

主权项

1. A vehicle speed control system for a vehicle having a plurality of wheels, the vehicle speed control system configured to automatically control the speed of the vehicle to a vehicle control speed in dependence on an input target set-speed and comprising at least one electronic controller:
said at least one electronic controller having an input means for receiving an electrical signal indicative of a user input of a target set-speed at which the vehicle is intended to travel; said at least one electronic controller outputting a signal to apply torque to the at least one of the plurality of wheels for propelling the vehicle at the vehicle control speed; and wherein said at least one electronic controller is configured to control the vehicle control speed as a function of at least the instantaneous vehicle speed.