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Method and apparatus for controlling knocking of an internal combustion engine

US4549514A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1983
Grant dateOct 29, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2003

Classification

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

Abstract

Disclosed are method and apparatus for controlling knocking of an internal combustion engine by retarding an ignition timing in accordance with a knocking intensity of detected knocking and advancing the ignition timing at a predetermined velocity after the ignition timing has been retarded. When the detected knocking intensity is below a predetermined level, it is regarded that the knocking has not occurred and the retardation is inhibited.

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