18586933. ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS simplified abstract (ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED)
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ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS
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Takeshi Yokoi of Fujisawa-shi (JP)
ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18586933 titled 'ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS
The abstract describes an engine control apparatus that acquires estimated torque and actual torque of an engine to correct combustion timing and fuel injection amounts based on the torque difference.
- First acquiring section estimates engine torque based on current rotation speed and fuel injection amount.
- Second acquiring section measures actual torque based on power generated by an electric power generator connected to the engine's output shaft.
- Correcting section adjusts combustion timing and fuel injection based on the torque variance between estimated and actual torque.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for optimizing engine performance and fuel efficiency. - Power generation sector for enhancing generator efficiency.
Problems Solved: - Improves engine efficiency by accurately adjusting fuel injection and combustion timing. - Enhances overall performance and reduces fuel consumption.
Benefits: - Increased fuel efficiency. - Enhanced engine performance. - Reduced emissions.
Commercial Applications: Title: Engine Control System for Enhanced Performance and Efficiency This technology can be utilized in automotive vehicles, power generators, and other machinery requiring precise torque control for improved efficiency and performance.
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted in the field of engine control systems, torque estimation, and fuel injection optimization to explore existing technologies and advancements in this area.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in engine control systems, torque estimation algorithms, and fuel injection technologies to enhance the performance and efficiency of engines.
Questions about Engine Control Systems: 1. How does the engine control apparatus optimize fuel injection amounts and combustion timing? - The engine control apparatus adjusts fuel injection and combustion timing based on the torque difference between estimated and actual torque measurements. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond automotive and power generation industries? - This technology can be applied in various sectors requiring precise torque control for improved efficiency and performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
An engine control apparatus has: a first acquiring section that acquires an estimated torque of an engine according to a current rotation speed of the engine, and an instruction value representing an injection amount of a fuel injected to a cylinder of the engine; a second acquiring section that acquires an actual torque according to an amount of generated power generated by an electric power generator coupled to an output shaft of the engine when the amount of the fuel according to the instruction value is injected to the cylinder of the engine; and a correcting section that corrects at least any one of combustion timing at which the fuel is combusted in the cylinder and the instruction value on a basis of a first torque difference between the estimated torque acquired by the first acquiring section and the actual torque acquired by the second acquiring section.
