Acceleration enrichment based on a fuel modifier
US5947088A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D2200/1015
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for enriching a fuel to air ratio in an engine during acceleration based on a known fuel multiplier. Initially, the method retrieves the fuel multiplier from a dynamic crankshaft fuel control (DCFC) system. This system uses the fuel multiplier to reduce the amount of fuel delivered to the engine. When acceleration is desired, the method increases the overall acceleration enrichment values as a function of the DCFC fuel multiplier. Thus, when the vehicle is launched via a throttle tip-in while the DCFC system is active, the acceleration enrichment values are increased thereby improving drivability by having combustion taking place in a richer environment.
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