Cylinder blanking system for internal combustion engine
US5105779A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D17/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combustion engine is provided having a cylinder blanking system. The cylinders are deactived according to turbo-pressure and engine RPM. Specifically, when low load conditions exist for a predetermined period of time, fuel is cut off from some of the cylinders. The system may be manually overriden.
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