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Turbocharger control and method

US4005579A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 1975
Grant dateFeb 1, 1977
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Expiry dateMar 31, 1995

Classification

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

Abstract

Method and apparatus for controlling operation of a turbocharger in an internal combustion engine as a function of intake manifold pressure at full throttle conditions, while controlling the turbocharger as a function of exhaust manifold pressure at part throttle conditions.

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