Oxygen sensor qualifier
US4245314A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controlling the various functions of an internal combustion engine using a program-controlled microprocessor system having a memory preprogrammed with various control laws and associated control schedules receives information concerning one or more engine-operating parameters such as manifold pressure, throttle position, engine coolant temperature, air temperature, engine speed or period, and the like. These parameters are sensed and then supplied to input circuits for signal conditioning and conversion into digital words usable by the microprocessor system. The microprocessor system computes a digital command word indicative of a computer-commanded engine control operation and output circuitry responds to predetermined computer-generated commands and to the computed digital command word for converting them to corresponding pulse-width control signals for controlling such engine operations as fuel-injection, ignition timing, proportional and/or on-off EGR control, and the like. In particular an oxygen sensor qualifier system is described wherein the quality of the sensor is determined during engine operation.
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