Control system for a supercharger with a variable transmission
US9109502B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B39/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A supercharger assembly includes a centrifugal blower for delivering pressurized air to an engine air manifold of an engine; a variable transmission for driving the blower; a motor for adjusting a gear ratio of the variable transmission; and a control system for controlling operation of the motor to provide user selectable and/or programmable levels of supercharger boost. The control system may include a user input device for selecting a performance level of the supercharger assembly; at least one engine sensor for sensing an operating parameter of the engine; at least one environmental sensor for sensing a characteristic of the inlet air; and a programmable controller for controlling operation of the motor in accordance with the user selected performance level and outputs of the engine sensor and the environmental sensor.
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