Internal combustion engine with adaptive control of compression ratio
US5255637A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An internal combustion engine having variable intake valve timing to control the compression work performed by the piston, so as to avoid knocking operation while allowing maximum use of exhaust energy in the event that the engine is equipped with a turbocharger.
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