Control device and control method used for engine intake air-or-gas system
US9500148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control device of a control valve used for an intake air-gas system of an engine. The device includes, but is not limited to: the control valve which is an intake air throttle valve provided in the intake air-gas system provided in the intake air-gas system of the engine to control the flow rate of intake air to the engine, or an EGR valve provided in the intake air-gas system of the engine to control the flow rate of EGR gas to the engine; and a control unit which determines a target opening of the control valve in response to the operation conditions of the engine, and controls the opening of the control valve so that the opening conforms with the target opening.
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