Method of locating engine top dead center position
US4520658A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B3/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The piston top dead center position of an engine is accurately determined by a non-intrusive method in which the engine instantaneous speed is recorded, the minimum point determined as an estimation of top dead center and the minimum point adjusted by a predetermined amount based on engine speed and combustion timing.
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