Engine control apparatus
US5060608A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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