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Secured count of cylinders fueled in a coordinated torque control system

US7593806B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2008
Grant dateSep 22, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2028

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

Abstract

A control system for a vehicle includes a first counter that indicates a first count of a number of cylinders of an engine of the vehicle that are fueled. A second counter indicates a second count of the number of cylinders that are fueled. A control module determines a secure count based on the first count and the second count. The control module adjusts torque output of the engine based on the secure count.

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