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Recharging management for skipping cylinders

US11946423B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2021
Grant dateApr 2, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02D2200/0406
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A variety of methods and arrangements are described for managing recharging of cylinders of an internal combustion engine during skip fire operation of the engine. In one method, a maximum allowed deactivation time for a cylinder is determined and the cylinder is recharged before the maximum allowed deactivation time is exceeded.

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