Engine system and method for enabling cylinder deactivation
US7044885B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H61/143
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various systems and methods are disclosed for carrying out combustion in a fuel-cut operation in some or all of the engine cylinders of a vehicle. Further, various subsystems are considered, such as fuel vapor purging, air-fuel ratio control, engine torque control, catalyst design, and exhaust system design.
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