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Diagnostic method and device for controlling an internal combustion engine

US7890245B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2006
Grant dateFeb 15, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02D2041/227
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device and a method for controlling an internal combustion engine, in which an actual value is determined based on a lambda value and compared with a setpoint value. Based on the comparison, a correction value for a controlled variable is determined and stored. An error is detected if the correction value changes abruptly.

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