Intake-air quantity control apparatus for internal combustion engine with variable valve timing system
US6234144A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An intake-air quantity control apparatus for an internal combustion engine with a variable valve timing system associated with at least an intake valve, comprises a control unit controlling an intake-air quantity of air entering the internal combustion engine based on at least one of an intake valve open timing and an intake valve closure timing of the intake valve. The control unit determines a desired internal pressure in an intake-air passage based on a predetermined operating parameter, and detecting an operation delay-time fluctuation rate for at least the intake valve. A desired intake-air quantity is arithmetically calculated on the basis of engine operating conditions. The control unit includes a compensation section which compensates for the desired internal pressure based on at least one of the operation delay-time fluctuation rate and the desired intake-air quantity to produce a compensated internal pressure. A throttle opening is controlled depending on both the compensated internal pressure and the desired intake-air quantity. Also, the intake valve open timing and the intake valve closure timing are controlled depending on both the compensated internal pressure and th…
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