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Method of controlling air-fuel ratio and ignition timing in internal combustion engine and apparatus therefor

US4658785A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 1985
Grant dateApr 21, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2005

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

Abstract

In a steady running condition of a vehicle, an air-fuel ratio is controlled to be equalized in value to a target air-fuel lener than a stoichiometric air-fuel ratio and an ignition timing is controlled to be equalized in value to a required ignition timing, so that a fuel consumption can be improved.

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