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Method of and apparatus for controlling the ignition timing of an internal combustion engine

US4421085A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 18, 1981
Grant dateDec 20, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2001

Classification

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

Abstract

A spark advance angle is calculated depending upon the flow rate of air sucked into the engine or the pneumatic pressure in the intake manifold and upon the rotational speed of the engine. When the actual engine temperature exceeds a predetermined value higher than the engine temperature at the normal operating condition of the engine, the calculated spark advance angle is corrected to decrease.

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