Apparatus for controlling a mechanical supercharger for a diesel engine
US6058916A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control apparatus includes a detecting means (16) for detecting the position of an accelerator pedal (14) or an accelerator lever, a clutch (8) which is disposed between a diesel engine (1) and the mechanical supercharger (10), and a coupling/decoupling means (16) for coupling or decoupling a clutch (8) based on a signal from the detecting means (16). A control method includes the steps of detecting the stroke distance of the accelerator pedal (14) or the accelerator lever, and operating the mechanical supercharger (10) when the stroke distance detected ranges from a predetermined value in the vicinity of the full stroke to the full stroke. This improves responsiveness in the initial stage of acceleration, and obtains better normal running performance and better hill-climbing ability.
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