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Engine control apparatus

US5060608A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 1990
Grant dateOct 29, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B61/045
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An engine control apparatus comprises a revolution speed sensor for detecting the number of revolutions of an internal combustion engine, an abnormality detecting means for detecting abnormality in the engine, and a control means for increasing or decreasing the number of misfire cylinders so that the revolution speed of the engine is brought down by a limited degree corresponding to a degree of abnormality of the engine when the abnormality is detected.

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