Recharging management for skipping cylinders
US11946423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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