Patent · US Expired

Closed loop control of i.c. engine idling speed

US4328775A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 26, 1981
Grant dateMay 11, 1982
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closed loop idling control for an i.c. engine includes a difference signal generator which produces an engine speed error signal. This signals directly controls the ignition timing to provide a fast loop control of speed, but also controls the throttle position via an integrator to provide a slow loop which cancels out the error with minimum exhaust contamination.

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