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Device for detection of abnormality in pressure detector for internal combustion engine

US4537065A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1984
Grant dateAug 27, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for detecting an abnormality in a pressure detector in an internal combustion engine. This device includes a piezoelectric pressure detector, a timing detection unit, a selective connection unit, and an abnormality detection unit. The abnormality detection unit includes a capacitor connected to an oscillation circuit, and the piezoelectric pressure detector is connected in parallel with the series connection of the oscillation circuit and the capacitor.

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