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System and method for controlling valve timing of an engine with cylinder deactivation

US7647766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2007
Grant dateJan 19, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • 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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