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Control device for internal combustion engine

US10513950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2018
Grant dateDec 24, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01L2820/02
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a control device for an internal combustion engine equipped with a cam switching device including a cam groove provided on the outer peripheral surface of a camshaft and an electromagnetic solenoid type actuator capable of protruding, toward the camshaft, an engagement pin that is engageable with the cam groove. The control device is configured, in causing the cam switching device to perform a cam switching operation, to perform energization of the actuator such that the engagement pin is seated on a forward outer peripheral surface, and to more lower, when an electric current (coil current) flowing through the actuator as a result of the energization is greater, an average electric voltage per unit time applied to the actuator in protruding the engagement pin toward the cam groove from the forward outer peripheral surface.

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