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Timing of fuel injected engines

US4807572A · kind A · utility

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36Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 1987
Grant dateFeb 28, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of operating a two-stroke spark ignition engine (9) wherein the fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber (22). The timing of the injection of the fuel is varied according to engine load and speed conditions. Under low load and speed conditions at least 80% of the fuel is injected after closure of the exhaust port (20) whereas under some high load conditions at least 80% of the fuel is injected before closure of the exhaust port (20). The method may also comprise adjustment of ignition timing so that, in conjunction with low load and speed conditions, ignition occurs at least 5.degree. of crankshaft rotation after commencement of fuel injection and up to 70.degree. before top dead center of the engine cycle.

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