摘要 |
An apparatus for controlling the traveling speed of a motor vehicle with an electric control unit acted upon by a speed dependent signal, which unit compares the actual traveling speed with a predetermined desired traveling speed, and upon a deviation transmits a signal, which is dependent on the size of the deviation, to a control stage. The control stage comprises a pneumatic actuator which acts on an element, preferably a throttle valve, which influences the ratio of a fuel-air mixture fed to the motor of the vehicle, as well as two electromagnetically actuatable valves coordinated to the actuator, the valves enabling the actuator to be admitted with reduced- and above atmospheric-pressure, respectively, or normal pressure, respectively. The control stage includes an electromagnetic system having an excitation coil and an armature cooperating therewith. The armature is pivotally mounted for smooth pivoting from a rest position, in which position both of the two valves are closed, against the force of a spring, which force is dependent on the stroke of the actuator, into operating positions, respectively, in which positions one of the two valves is opened and the other valve is closed. |