Method and arrangement for operating an internal combustion engine
February 18, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesAutomotive vehicle engine control system Apparatus for preventing engine from stalling Method and apparatus for controlling the idle speed of an internal combustion engine Arrangement for controlling the torque to be supplied by a drive unit of a motor vehicle Idling speed control method and apparatus for an internal combustion engine Method and arrangement for controlling an internal combustion engine of a vehicle Method and arrangement for controlling the torque of an internal combustion engine Method and device for controlling and internal combustion engine Patent #: 6000376 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 252032 filed on 02/18/1999US Classes:123/406.23, Engine output (e.g., torque, speed, horsepower) or fuel consumption optimization123/339.14, Electrically operated control means123/436Including means responsive to instantaneous change in engine speedExaminersPrimary: Yuen, Henry C.Assistant: Vo, Hieu T. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesF02D 043/04F02D 041/00 Foreign Application Priority Data1998-02-18 DEAbstractA method for operating an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle with the engine developing a torque during the operation thereof includes deriving a desired value of the torque of the engine from operating variables. The desired value of the torque is made available by at least adjusting the air supply and the ignition angle of the engine. The efficiency of the engine is deteriorated in at least one operating state of the engine compared to the efficiency in operating states outside of the one operating state by retarding the ignition angle and increasing the air supply whereby the torque developed by the engine remains essentially constant. The presence of the one operating state is detected when a startup intent of the driver of the vehicle is recognized.Field of SearchEngine output (e.g., torque, speed, horsepower) or fuel consumption optimizationStarting condition responsive Temperature responsive (e.g., ambient, engine, etc.) Intake air control By regulating spark ignition timing Electrically operated control means Having an electrical device between input and speed regulator Including means responsive to instantaneous change in engine speed Having means to retard spark (e.g., ignition timing) | |
