20240053296. Method for Operating a Wide-Band Lambda Probe simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)

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Method for Operating a Wide-Band Lambda Probe

Organization Name

Robert Bosch GmbH

Inventor(s)

Bernhard Ledermann of Weil Der Stadt (DE)

Hanna Huber of Stuttgart (DE)

Ralf Zimmerschied of Darmstadt (DE)

Method for Operating a Wide-Band Lambda Probe - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240053296 titled 'Method for Operating a Wide-Band Lambda Probe

Simplified Explanation

The method described in the patent application involves controlling the Nernst voltage of a wide-band lambda probe to a predefined setpoint value by adjusting the pump voltage and/or pump current. This is achieved by measuring the pump voltage and/or pump current, as well as the lambda value, and forming measured value pairs based on these measurements. A regression line is then calculated based on the measured value pairs to approximate a predefined part of a reference characteristic curve of the pump voltage. The method also involves determining a pump current offset and/or lambda offset based on the regression line.

  • The method involves controlling the Nernst voltage of a wide-band lambda probe by adjusting the pump voltage and/or pump current.
  • Measured value pairs are formed based on measurements of the pump voltage, pump current, and lambda value.
  • A regression line is calculated to approximate a predefined part of a reference characteristic curve of the pump voltage.
  • Pump current offset and/or lambda offset are determined based on the regression line.
      1. Potential Applications
  • Automotive industry for engine control systems
  • Emission control systems in vehicles
      1. Problems Solved
  • Precise control of Nernst voltage in wide-band lambda probes
  • Improved accuracy in measuring and controlling air-fuel ratio in combustion engines
      1. Benefits
  • Enhanced engine performance and fuel efficiency
  • Reduced emissions and environmental impact
  • Improved reliability and longevity of engine components


Original Abstract Submitted

a method for operating a wide-band lambda probe. the method includes controlling the nernst voltage to a predefined setpoint value by setting the pump voltage and/or the pump current, measuring the pump voltage and/or the pump current and/or the lambda value, forming measured value pairs based on measured measuring values of the pump voltage, the pump current and/or the lambda value, calculating a regression line based on the measured value pairs in order to approximate a predefined part of a reference characteristic curve of the pump voltage, and ascertaining a pump current offset and/or lambda offset based on the regression line.