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Displacement on demand spark knock detection

US6763297B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2003
Grant dateJul 13, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

False spark knock detection is minimized for a displacement on demand engine having activated and deactivated modes. The engine is operated in the activated mode. Knock detection is performed on all cylinders of the engine during the activated mode. The engine is operated in the deactivated mode. Knock detection is performed on activated cylinders during the deactivated mode. Knock detection is disabled for deactivated cylinders during the deactivated mode.

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