Combustion control apparatus for internal combustion engine
US6623401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combustion control apparatus for an internal combustion engine that switches combustion modes at the proper timing. At the time of switching from a stratified-charge combustion mode to a homogeneous-charge combustion mode, the angle of an EGR valve is changed to the angle needed for the homogeneous-charge combustion mode first. When a predetermined delay time elapses after a request for switching the combustion mode has been made, substantial mode switching is carried out. The delay time is set based on engine speed and engine load.
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