Initialization of electromechanical valve actuator in an internal combustion engine
US7540264B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01F7/1816
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for initializing valves of an engine having a starting apparatus is disclosed. The engine may have electromechanically actuated cylinder valves. The method comprises moving at least a first valve away from a neutral position of the first valve before the engine is rotated by said starting apparatus; and moving at least a second valve away from a neutral position of the second valve after the engine is rotated by said starting apparatus.
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