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Cyclical applications for internal combustion engines with cylinder deactivation control

US11680532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2021
Grant dateJun 20, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed that include an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders operable by a valve actuation mechanism. A cylinder deactivation operation is modified in response to determining a cyclical operation mode of the engine.

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