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Knock sensor systems and methods for valve recession conditions

US10557434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

AI ALPINE US BIDCO INC. · US

Inventors

James Richard Zurlo · Madison, US
Stephan Laiminger · Bichlwang, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 22, 2018
Grant date	Feb 11, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 12, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T10/40
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes receiving a signal representative of an engine vibration transmitted via a knock sensor, wherein the knock sensor is disposed in an engine. The method additionally includes deriving a valve wear measurement during operation of the engine based on the signal. The method further includes communicating the valve wear measure.

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