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Programmed spark scatter for idle speed control

US5113827A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 1990
Grant dateMay 19, 1992
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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

In an idle speed control system for an engine of an automotive vehicle, a method of controlling the idle speed within an engine speed envelope of acceptable values by inversely varying the spark advance setting with respect to the closed loop fuel control system modulations.

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