Air control system
US6039023A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air control method for an internal combustion engine having air assist injectors and an electronically controlled throttle maximizes airflow through the injectors while maintaining a range of authority for the electronically controlled throttle. This method maximizes the benefits of fuel atomization while maintaining a desired engine speed in the presence of disturbances.
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