Honda motor co., ltd. (20240328367). ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS simplified abstract
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ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
Katsuya Matsuura of Wako-shi (JP)
Kohtaro Hashimoto of Wako-shi (JP)
ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240328367 titled 'ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS
The patent application describes an engine control apparatus that includes an engine with an injector to inject fuel into the combustion chamber and an ignition plug to ignite the air-fuel mixture.
- The apparatus also includes a temperature sensor to detect the engine's temperature and a controller to control the injector based on the temperature detected by the sensor.
- The fuel injected by the injector can be gasoline fuel or reformed fuel obtained by reforming part of the gasoline fuel into peroxide.
- The controller controls the injector to inject gasoline fuel at a first target injection timing when the temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature at the start of the engine.
- It then controls the injector to inject reformed fuel at a second target injection timing, delayed from the first target timing, when the temperature is equal to or lower than the predetermined temperature.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for improved engine performance and efficiency. - Aerospace industry for more reliable engine control in aircraft. - Power generation for enhanced fuel combustion in generators.
Problems Solved: - Optimal fuel injection timing based on engine temperature variations. - Efficient utilization of reformed fuel for improved engine operation. - Enhanced control over the combustion process for better performance.
Benefits: - Increased fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. - Improved engine reliability and longevity. - Enhanced overall performance and power output.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Engine Control System for Enhanced Performance This technology can be utilized in automotive, aerospace, and power generation industries to optimize engine performance and efficiency, leading to cost savings and environmental benefits.
Questions about Engine Control Apparatus: 1. How does the temperature sensor impact the fuel injection process? The temperature sensor detects the engine's temperature, allowing the controller to adjust the fuel injection timing accordingly for optimal performance.
2. What are the advantages of using reformed fuel in the engine? Reformed fuel, obtained by reforming part of the gasoline fuel into peroxide, can improve combustion efficiency and reduce emissions, leading to better engine performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
engine control apparatus includes: engine including injector configured to inject fuel into combustion chamber and ignition plug configured to ignite air-fuel mixture of fuel and air in combustion chamber; temperature sensor configured to detect temperature of engine; and controller configured to control injector based on temperature detected by temperature sensor. fuel injected by injector is at least one of gasoline fuel and reformed fuel obtained by reforming part of gasoline fuel into peroxide. controller controls injector so as to inject gasoline fuel at first target injection timing when temperature detected by temperature sensor exceeds predetermined temperature at starting of engine, and controls injector so as to inject reformed fuel at second target injection timing retarded from first target injection timing when temperature detected by temperature sensor is equal to or lower than predetermined temperature.
