Direct-injection internal combustion engine and method for controlling the engine
US6283089A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A direct-injection internal combustion engine can smoothly switch and transition between a first operation mode and a second operation mode according to an operating condition of the engine. An engine control amount in the first operation mode is calculated differently from an engine control amount in the second operation mode. However, even if the engine control amount requires correction only in the second operation mode, calculation of a correction amount is made during the first operation mode as well. During a transition from the first operation mode to the second operation mode, the correction amount calculated during the first operation mode is taken into account in calculating an engine control amount. As the correction amount is already available at the time of transition, a suitable engine control amount can be immediately obtained.
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