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Sequential variable fuel injection

US5003952A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 1990
Grant dateApr 2, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2010

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention is a method for use in a fuel control system for an engine equipped with fuel injectors, where the time when a fuel injector is fired to fuel its cylinder, relative to the cylinder's valve events, may be varied to enable better fuel preparation corresponding to the various engine operating conditions.

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