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Valve timing control device for an internal combustion engine

InactiveUS20090056652A1Accurate measurementAnalogue computers for vehiclesValve arrangementsControl variableEngineering
A valve timing control device includes: a unit for calculating a target valve timing for one of an intake valve and an exhaust valve in accordance with an operational state; a unit for detecting an actual valve timing of one of the intake valve and the exhaust valve; an actual valve timing control unit for generating a controlled variable for the VVT based on a difference between the target valve timing and the actual valve timing; a unit for learning a learning value of the controlled variable required for maintenance of the actual valve timing based on an integral correction value; and a unit for detecting a malfunction in a VVT from an amount of a shift in the actual valve timing when learning is not completed yet, and for detecting a malfunction in the VVT from the difference when learning is already completed.
Owner:MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP

Fuel reforming system

A fuel reforming system for a vehicle on which a reciprocating engine is mounted is provided can comprise a decomposer to decompose hydrocarbon fuel into carbon and hydrogen gas by using heat and a pressure of combustion gas and a catalyst and to hold carbon. The decomposer can communicate with a combustion chamber via an openable / closable third port. A reforming space in which a reforming member including the catalyst is installed can be on the side of a connection portion of the decomposer with the third port. On an opposite side of interior of the connection portion of the decomposer with the third port, an additional space is provided to accommodate residual gas that remains in the third port and the decomposer when combustion gas is introduced into the decomposer through the third port.
Owner:MAZDA MOTOR CORP

Intake valve late closing device, intake valve assembly and engine

The invention provides an intake valve late closing device, an intake valve assembly and an engine, and belongs to the technical field of engines, and the intake valve late closing device comprises a cam shaft, a rocker arm shaft, an intake rocker arm, a main roller, a control unit, a movable unit, a contact part and a return spring. The device has the beneficial effects that an air inlet valve late-closing rocker arm in the prior art is omitted, the movable unit is movably connected with the air inlet rocker arm, when the electromagnetic valve is closed, the air inlet cam makes contact with the main roller, and the air inlet valve late-closing roller makes contact with the air inlet late-closing cam but only compresses the return spring; when the electromagnetic valve is opened, engine oil pressure pushes the movable block to move to the position away from the air inlet rocker arm, the air inlet late-closing cam and the air inlet valve late-closing roller are still in contact but do not compress the return spring any more, the air inlet cam and the main roller are separated, a pause gap is formed, and therefore the air inlet late-closing cam does not work any more.
Owner:ZHEJIANG LIMING INTELLIGENT MFG CO LTD

A fully variable valve control method and engine system

The present invention discloses a fully variable valve control method and engine system, the method comprising: obtaining a first reference signal, a second reference signal, and a current operating condition signal of the engine during engine operation; determining a target opening angle and a target closing angle of the valve based on the current operating condition signal; determining the opening and closing times of the valve based on the current operating condition signal, the first reference signal, the second reference signal, the target opening angle, and the target closing angle; obtaining the actual opening angle when the valve is open, and obtaining the actual closing angle when the valve is closed; and performing real-time corrections on the target opening angle and the target closing angle based on the relationship between the actual opening angle and the target opening angle, and the relationship between the actual closing angle and the target closing angle, so that the actual opening angle is the same as the target opening angle, and the actual closing angle is the same as the target closing angle. Using the above method, precise control of the valve angle is achieved.
Owner:FAW JIEFANG AUTOMOTIVE CO

Engine phase synchronization method and system, vehicle and storage medium

PendingCN119532041AFast phase synchronizationImprove efficiencyElectrical controlOutput powerPosition sensorCrankshaft position sensor
The invention discloses an engine phase synchronization method and system, a vehicle and a storage medium, and relates to the technical field of engine control, and the method comprises the steps that a crankshaft pulse signal output by a crankshaft position sensor and a camshaft pulse signal output by a camshaft position sensor are received in real time; analyzing the crankshaft pulse signal and the camshaft pulse signal in real time, and judging whether the crankshaft pulse signal triggers a preset first synchronization condition or not and whether the camshaft pulse signal triggers a preset second synchronization condition or not; if the crankshaft pulse signal triggers the first synchronization condition, a first synchronization strategy is adopted to determine the initial rotation position of a crankshaft signal panel and the tooth ID and angle of each tooth, and engine phase synchronization is achieved; and if the camshaft pulse signal triggers the second synchronization condition, a second synchronization strategy is adopted to determine the initial rotation position of the crankshaft signal panel and the tooth ID and angle of each tooth, and engine phase synchronization is achieved. The problem that the engine phase synchronization speed is low is solved.
Owner:GRC AUTOMOTIVE TECH (SUZHOU) CO LTD

Internal combustion engine compressed air and electric supercharger ship bubble anti-drag air supply control system

The invention relates to the technical field of power energy and ship resistance reduction, and discloses an internal combustion engine compressed air and electric supercharger ship bubble resistance reduction air supply control system which comprises an internal combustion engine set, an electric supercharger, an electric supercharger, an electric supercharger, an electric supercharger, an electric supercharger, an electric supercharger, an electric supercharger, an electric supercharger, an electric supercharger, an electric supercharger and an electric supercharger, and the internal combustion engine set serves as a power source of the whole system and generates excessive compressed air by delaying the closing moment of an intake valve during conventional operation; the gas-liquid separator is arranged on one side of the internal combustion engine set and used for separating liquid impurities of the compressed air and discharging the liquid impurities regularly; the filter is arranged on the side, away from the internal combustion engine set, of the gas-liquid separator and used for further filtering the compressed air; the first gas storage tank is arranged on the side, away from the gas-liquid separator, of the filter. Compressed air of the internal combustion engine and exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine are used for replacing traditional independent air compression equipment, the effect of reducing the requirement for additional compression equipment is achieved, the problem that a traditional ship bubble drag reduction air supply system is high in energy consumption is solved, the energy utilization efficiency of ship operation is improved, and the overall energy consumption cost is reduced.
Owner:HARBIN ENG UNIV

Variable valve lift apparatus and vehicle

The invention belongs to the technical field of vehicles, and discloses a variable valve lift device and a vehicle, the variable valve lift device comprises a rocker arm shaft, an electromagnetic valve, a cam, a fixed rocker arm and a switching rocker arm, the electromagnetic valve is arranged on a support of the rocker arm shaft, the electromagnetic valve is provided with an oil supply way communicated with an engine main oil way, the responsiveness and reliability of a system are improved, and the reliability of the system is improved. The cam is arranged on the rocker arm shaft, the fixed rocker arm is arranged on the rocker arm shaft and can make contact with the cam, the fixed rocker arm is provided with a driving part, the shell is provided with a switching oil way, the switching oil way is communicated with the oil supply way, and the valve is arranged in the shell and divides the shell into a force transmission cavity and a pressure relief cavity. The plunger is arranged in the force transmission cavity in a sliding mode and can make contact with the driving part, the two ends of the first elastic piece are connected to the plunger and the valve respectively, the push rod is arranged in the pressure relief cavity in a sliding mode and can open or close the valve, the two ends of the second elastic piece are connected to the push rod and the bottom wall of the pressure relief cavity respectively, lock pin mechanical force transmission is replaced with hydraulic force transmission, and switching noise is eliminated.
Owner:FAW JIEFANG AUTOMOTIVE CO

Engine system

To provide an engine system that reduces a risk of ignition of unburned gas in a crank chamber by using a simple configuration.SOLUTION: An engine system includes: an engine having a cylinder and a piston accommodated in the cylinder; an air supply system having an air tank and a starting air line for guiding compressed air stored in the air tank into the cylinder as air for starting an engine; and a fuel gas supply system for supplying fuel gas into the cylinder. The engine further includes: a crank shaft located on the lower side of the piston to drive the piston; and a crank case that accommodates the crank shaft. The air supply system further includes an extraction line for extracting the compressed air flowing in the starting air line and guiding the compressed air to a crank chamber in the crank case.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND ENGINE & TURBOCHARGER LTD

Computer system and a computer-implemented method of controlling the temperature of a selective catalytic reduction system

A computer system comprising processing circuitry configured to obtain topographic data containing information about the topography of the road along which a heavy-duty vehicle is currently travelling, the topographic data including information about an upcoming downhill slope; acquire prediction data indicative of the braking requirements for the upcoming downhill slope, the braking requirements including how much brake power and / or brake energy that will be needed in the upcoming downhill slope to maintain the speed of the heavy-duty vehicle at or below a selected speed limit of the heavy-duty vehicle throughout the travel in the downhill slope; determine a brake blending combination which allows a Selective Catalytic Reduction System (SCR) of the heavy-duty vehicle to be kept as warm as possible while still fulfilling the braking requirements; and apply the determined brake blending combination to the heavy-duty vehicle while travelling along the downhill slope.
Owner:VOLVO TRUCK CORP

Engine control method and related device

The invention discloses an engine control method and a related device, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining a current engine load parameter, a current engine power parameter and a current environment pressure value of the operation of an engine under the condition that the engine enters a dynamic VVT (Variable Valve Timing), and obtaining a control parameter of the engine based on the current engine power parameter and the current environment pressure value; and determining a quit dynamic VVT critical value meeting the current engine working condition, and controlling the engine to quit the dynamic VVT under the condition that the current engine load parameter and the quit dynamic VVT critical value meet the quit dynamic VVT condition. According to the method, when the dynamic VVT condition is determined to exit, the engine power parameters and the pressure value of the environment where the engine runs are comprehensively considered, so that it can be guaranteed that the dynamic VVT condition is exited to meet the running environment and power requirements of the engine, and the dynamic VVT condition can be exited under the condition that the required torque of the engine in a high-altitude area is large. And the condition that the engine frequently advances and retreats into the dynamic VVT is effectively avoided.
Owner:GREAT WALL MOTOR CO LTD

Work vehicle compression ignition power system having thermally stratified engine combustion chambers

A power system includes an intake arrangement and a compression ignition engine including piston-cylinder sets. Each piston-cylinder set includes: a cylinder; a piston positioned within the cylinder to form a combustion chamber in between; an intake valve configured to open and close the intake port; an exhaust valve configured to open and close the exhaust port; and a fuel injector. During an exhaust stroke, the exhaust valve is opened to enable exhaust gas to flow out; during an initial portion of an intake stroke, the intake valve is opened to enable the intake air to flow into the combustion chamber, and during a further portion of the intake stroke, the intake valve is closed and the exhaust valve is opened to enable a portion of the exhaust gas to flow back into the combustion chamber in order to create thermally stratified layers of intake gas and exhaust gas.
Owner:DEERE & CO

Engine system

PCT designated stage expiredWO2025047179A1Power operated startersElectrical controlCrankCrankcase
This engine system is provided with: an engine including a cylinder and a piston housed in the cylinder; an air tank; an air supply system including a starting air line for guiding compressed air stored in the air tank into the cylinder as starting air of the engine; and a fuel gas supply system for supplying fuel gas into the cylinder. The engine further includes a crankshaft located below the piston for driving the piston, and a crankcase housing the crankshaft. The air supply system further includes a bleeding line for bleeding compressed air flowing through the starting air line and guiding the compressed air to the crank chamber in the crankcase.
Owner:MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND ENGINE & TURBOCHARGER LTD

Method for improving jittering of diesel engine in flameout and shutdown processes

The invention discloses a method for improving jittering in the flameout and shutdown process of a diesel engine, and belongs to the technical field of diesel engine control. The method for improving jittering in the flameout and shutdown process of the diesel engine comprises four subsystems including an ECU module, an electronic control unit module, a valve body control module and a post-processing module; the ECU module is responsible for monitoring and identifying data returned by the sensor and sending corresponding operation to the electronic control unit module according to the data; the electronic control unit module is responsible for receiving data of the ECU module and controlling the valve body control module according to the data. In the flameout shutdown process, the electronic control unit automatically recognizes the flameout working condition of the diesel engine, so that the control instruction is sent to the exhaust brake valve and the in-cylinder brake valve to close the exhaust brake valve and the in-cylinder brake valve, and therefore the diesel engine can generate large air suction resistance in the flameout process to restrain and consume rotation energy of a flywheel; therefore, shaking generated in the flameout process of the flywheel is restrained and absorbed, and the diesel engine is prevented from being damaged.
Owner:GUANGXI YUCHAI MASCH CO LTD

Engine braking device with returning and limiting functions and engine

The invention provides an engine braking device with returning and limiting functions and an engine, and belongs to the technical field of automobile parts. The brake rocker arm and the rocker arm shaft are matched through a shaft hole, the side portion of the brake rocker arm extends in the horizontal direction to form an abutting platform, a limiting concave part is arranged on the outer surface of the rocker arm shaft, and a limiting convex part is arranged on the brake rocker arm; the rocker arm support is provided with a first connecting part; one end of the return spring support is connected with the first connecting part, the horizontal height of the first connecting part and the horizontal height of the second connecting part are both higher than the horizontal height of the abutting platform, and the horizontal height of the return spring support is lower than the horizontal height of the upper surface of the brake rocker arm; the two ends of the first elastic piece are clamped between the other end of the return spring support and the abutting platform. According to the engine braking device, the size of the whole engine braking device in the vertical direction is reduced, and the structure is more compact.
Owner:ZHEJIANG LIMING INTELLIGENT MFG CO LTD

Engine braking device with return function and engine

The invention provides an engine braking device with a return function and an engine, and belongs to the technical field of automobile parts, and the engine braking device comprises a cam shaft, an auxiliary cam, a braking device and a braking device, a brake rocker arm and a rocker arm shaft, wherein a limiting part is arranged on the brake rocker arm; the movable unit comprises a sliding part and a rolling part; the rocker arm support is provided with a first connecting part; one end of the return spring bracket is connected to the first connecting part, and the other end of the return spring bracket is provided with a return spring seat; the elastic piece is transversely arranged and is clamped between the return spring seat and the limiting part; when the engine is braked and the rolling part is in contact with the non-working surface, the distance between the return spring seat and the limiting part is minimum; and when the engine brakes and the rolling part is in contact with the working surface, the distance between the return spring seat and the limiting part is maximum. According to the engine braking device, the elastic piece is transversely arranged, so that the overall size of the whole engine braking device in the vertical direction is integrally reduced.
Owner:ZHEJIANG LIMING INTELLIGENT MFG CO LTD

Fuel reforming system for vehicle

A system and method can include a decomposer to decompose hydrocarbon fuel into carbon and hydrogen gas by using heat and a pressure of combustion gas produced in a combustion chamber, and to separate the hydrogen gas by causing the hydrogen gas to permeate a hydrogen permeable membrane. The decomposer can be adjacent to an intake port in a state of communicating with the intake port via the hydrogen permeable membrane, and can be configured to be able to supply the separated hydrogen gas as fuel to the combustion chamber through the intake port.
Owner:MAZDA MOTOR CORP

Processing method and system for VVT (Variable Valve Timing) clamping stagnation of engine

The invention provides an engine VVT clamping stagnation processing method and system, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining the static characteristics and dynamic response characteristics of an engine during operation, detecting the operation state of the engine VVT, and judging whether the VVT clamping stagnation exists or not; if VVT clamping stagnation does not exist, according to the set period, the oscillation amplitude and the oscillation frequency, a battery valve is driven to enable a VVT actuator to do reciprocating motion within the stroke range; if VVT clamping stagnation exists, a corresponding voltage compensation coefficient is obtained according to the real-time storage battery voltage, and oscillation is performed by adopting a strong oscillation mode or a limit position recovery mode based on the voltage compensation coefficient; and detecting the triggering times of oscillation, judging whether the VVT clamping stagnation is solved or not when the triggering times reach a triggering times threshold value, if so, entering PID control, and if not, judging that the VVT has a fault. By means of the method, VVT clamping stagnation can be prevented and repaired in the early stage, and the VVT fault rate and engine performance fluctuation are reduced.
Owner:CHONGQING CHANGAN VISTEON ENGINE CONTROL SYST

Brake mechanism clamping stagnation control method and system based on multi-electromagnetic-valve control

A brake mechanism clamping stagnation control method and system based on multi-solenoid valve control belongs to the field of vehicle braking, and comprises the following steps: during three-cylinder high-power braking, if the temperature rise of an intake manifold is abnormal, switching to another three-cylinder high-power braking, after switching, adding one to a fault count, and switching to three-cylinder common braking if the temperature is abnormal; if a six-cylinder high-power braking request appears again at a certain time interval subsequently, switching to six-cylinder high-power braking, after switching, if the temperature is normal, adding one to a normal count, subtracting one from a fault count, if the temperature is abnormal, adding one to the fault count, and switching to six-cylinder ordinary braking, and not switching to high-power braking until the braking demand of the wheel is finished. And after the braking demand of the next wheel begins, the high-power braking can be switched to the high-power braking again according to the high-power braking request. When it is judged that temperature rise is abnormal, the braking is degraded into common braking, continuous temperature rise and braking loss are avoided, high-power braking can be tried again at a certain time interval after degradation, and the braking capacity is improved.
Owner:DONGFENG COMML VEHICLE CO LTD

Auxiliary braking control method and system and vehicle

The invention discloses an auxiliary braking control method and system and a vehicle, and the method is executed by an auxiliary braking controller and comprises the steps that vehicle driving parameters and a vehicle slope state are obtained; and when the vehicle driving parameters meet the preset conditions and the vehicle slope state is in the downhill state, it is judged that the auxiliary brake starting conditions are met, and exhaust brake control and engine brake control are started. According to the auxiliary braking system, the mechanical pump engine can still conduct auxiliary braking under the condition that no ECU exists, it can be ensured that the auxiliary braking function is timely, effectively and reasonably started and stopped, and meanwhile the main braking intervention requirement judgment capacity, the upshift requirement judgment capacity and the overproof engine protection alarm capacity are achieved.
Owner:XUZHOU XCMG AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Intake valve late closing device, intake valve assembly and engine

The invention provides an intake valve late closing device, an intake valve assembly and an engine, and belongs to the technical field of engines, and the intake valve late closing device comprises a cam shaft, a rocker arm shaft, an intake rocker arm, a main roller, a control unit, a movable unit, a contact part and a return spring. The device has the beneficial effects that an air inlet valve late-closing rocker arm in the prior art is omitted, the movable unit is movably connected with the air inlet rocker arm, when the electromagnetic valve is closed, the air inlet cam makes contact with the main roller, and the air inlet valve late-closing roller makes contact with the air inlet late-closing cam but only compresses the return spring; when the electromagnetic valve is opened, engine oil pressure pushes the movable block to move to the position away from the air inlet rocker arm, the air inlet late-closing cam and the air inlet valve late-closing roller are still in contact but do not compress the return spring any more, the air inlet cam and the main roller are separated, a pause gap is formed, and therefore the air inlet late-closing cam does not work any more.
Owner:ZHEJIANG LIMING INTELLIGENT MFG CO LTD

Crankshaft-free detonation engine

The crankshaft-free detonation engine comprises at least one detonation chamber, a connecting rod, a power output gear set, a linkage control rod and a return device, the detonation chamber is used for containing detonation materials and generating power and is provided with a filling opening, an exhaust opening and a firing device, and when two detonation chambers are included, the two detonation chambers are in linkage return through a mechanical structure; one end of the connecting rod is connected with a piston in the detonation chamber, the other end of the connecting rod makes contact with the power output gear set, and the connecting rod pushes the power output gear set through a one-way helical tooth structure and only allows power to be transmitted in the specific direction. Therefore, according to the engine, a crankshaft is abandoned, detonation kinetic energy is directly tangent to an output gear, the conversion efficiency is improved, exhaust and detonation sequences are accurately controlled, energy waste is reduced, fuel compatibility is wide, all materials capable of generating explosions can be used, parameters can be adjusted according to fuel to promote energy to be multiple, a power gear set is changed according to needs, and high-power output is obtained simply through multi-machine parallel connection. The structure is simplified through unique design, and cost and difficulty are reduced.
Owner:刘胜利

Fuel reforming system for vehicle with engine mounted thereon

A fuel reforming system includes a reciprocating engine; a decomposer that decomposes a hydrocarbon fuel; and a hydrocarbon fuel supply device. The reciprocating engine includes an intake port, an exhaust port, and a third port that allows a cylinder and the decomposer to communicate and that is opened and closed by an on-off valve. The on-off valve opens in a stroke in which a combustion gas inside the cylinder is supplied to the decomposer with ascending of a piston. The on-off valve opens in a stroke in which a combustion gas, in which the carbon and the hydrogen gas has been removed, is introduced from the third port to the cylinder with descending of the piston. The hydrocarbon fuel supply device injects the hydrocarbon fuel into the third port between the on-off valve and the decomposer during a stroke in which the on-off valve is closed.
Owner:MAZDA MOTOR CORP

Multi-mode combustion system of low-carbon fuel engine and control method of multi-mode combustion system

The invention belongs to the technical field of engines, and discloses a multi-mode combustion system of a low-carbon fuel engine and a control method thereof.The multi-mode combustion system of the low-carbon fuel engine comprises a supercharger, an air inlet supercharging cooler, an engine body, a Miller adjusting mechanism and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, the Miller adjusting mechanism is arranged between the cooled air inlet channel and the engine body, and the engine body is provided with a dual-fuel injector used for injecting ignition fuel and low-carbon fuel into an air cylinder. An exhaust port of the engine body is connected with an exhaust passage, the other end of the exhaust passage is divided into two paths, one path is connected with an exhaust emission pipeline through an exhaust machine inlet of the supercharger, and the other path is communicated to an intercooling rear air inlet passage sequentially through an EGR valve and an EGR cooler. According to the multi-mode combustion system of the low-carbon fuel engine and the control method of the multi-mode combustion system, efficient compression ignition of low-carbon fuel can be achieved, the combustion process is accurately controlled, and soot emission is remarkably reduced.
Owner:FAW JIEFANG AUTOMOTIVE CO

Hydrogen purging systems for a hydrogen fueled internal combustion engine

PCT designated stage expiredWO2025147680A1Electrical controlOutput powerHydrogen contentCrankcase
A system includes an engine having a crankcase, a first flow control device structured to selectively route an air stream to the crankcase via a first crankcase inlet conduit, a second flow control device structured to selectively route an air stream to the crankcase via a second crankcase inlet conduit, and a controller having at least one memory device and at least one processor. The controller is configured to: receive information regarding a hydrogen content in the system, and cause at least one of the first flow control device or the second flow control device to route air to the crankcase responsive to determining that the hydrogen content exceeds a first threshold.
Owner:CUMMINS INC

Variable valve device

A variable valve device changes a valve lift amount in a cylinder head. The device includes: a camshaft having plural cams with different valve lift amounts; plural rocker arms in contact with the plural cams to move a valve; a switching mechanism that couples and separates the rocker arms by oil pressure; and an oil control valve that controls the oil pressure. The switching mechanism includes a hydraulic piston moveable forward and backward to couple and separate the rocker arms. First and second oil passages extend from the oil control valve to the hydraulic piston. The first oil passage includes an oil groove through which oil is allowed to pass at a predetermined rotation phase of the camshaft. The second oil passage is closed by the hydraulic piston after the rocker arms are separated from one another along the backward movement of the hydraulic piston.
Owner:SUZUKI MOTOR CORP

Device for controlling an internal combustion engine

A control device for lean fuel operation of an internal combustion engine having a closable exhaust valve is further improved with respect to increased comfort and reduced pollutants. The device controls an internal combustion engine (1) in an electric hybrid vehicle having a motor vehicle, the internal combustion engine (1) having a plurality of cylinders (2) each having at least one two-stage switchable exhaust valve (6), and an electronic control unit (10) controls the internal combustion engine (1) to: a number of cylinders 2 of the internal combustion engine 1 can each be stopped for at least one operating cycle, at least the exhaust valves 6 remaining closed, - the exhaust and intake valves of the cylinder 2 of the internal combustion engine 1 are controlled synchronously, and - In at least the first cylinder 2, from the end of the stop, first the exhaust valve 6 is opened with the intake valve 5 closed, and the trapped gases are exhausted without injection and ignition.
Owner:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG

Engine braking mode selection systems and methods

A system includes an aftertreatment system coupled to an engine and a controller communicably coupled to the engine and the aftertreatment system, the controller is configured to perform operations. The operations include receiving an engine braking request, and, responsive to receiving the engine braking request, enabling an engine braking operation whereby at least one engine braking mode of a plurality of engine braking modes is enabled and implemented. The operations include receiving a temperature value regarding a temperature of the aftertreatment system, comparing the temperature value to a first threshold or a second threshold, and selecting and implementing one of the one or more engine braking modes based on comparing the temperature value to the first threshold or the second threshold.
Owner:CUMMINS INC

Valve actuation system for providing valve actuation motion for intake valve delayed / advanced closing and internal EGR

A valve actuation system includes a first motion transfer mechanism operably connected to a first valve actuation motion source that provides at least main valve actuation to at least one engine intake valve. A second motion transfer mechanism is operably connected to a second valve actuation motion source that provides at least one LIVC valve actuation and IEGR valve actuation. The main valve actuation is transmitted to the at least one engine intake valve via the first motion transmission mechanism when the selectable coupling mechanism is operated in a first state. When the selectable coupling mechanism is operated in a second state, at least a portion of the main valve actuation is transmitted again to the at least one engine intake valve, and the LIVC valve actuation and the IEGR valve actuation are transmitted to the at least one engine intake valve via the second motion transmission mechanism, the coupling mechanism, and the first motion transmission mechanism.
Owner:JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS INC

Thermal exhaust gas management

A method (200) for controlling the temperature of recirculated exhaust gas in an internal combustion engine, comprising: Operating (202) the internal combustion engine (10) in a baseline mode; Receiving (204) a signal indicating the operating temperature of a motor; (206) comparing the engine operating temperature with a predetermined IEGR threshold; if the engine operating temperature is lower than the predetermined IEGR threshold, (210) activating an IEGR mode in which internal exhaust gas recirculation is present, and activating an EEVO mode, which is an operating mode of the internal combustion engine in which exhaust valve timing is changed compared to an initial operating mode; and If the engine operating temperature is higher than the first preset IEGR threshold, the IEGR mode is deactivated and the EEVO mode is deactivated. wherein the baseline mode includes activating a primary exhaust valve opening during an exhaust event of the associated cylinder of the exhaust valve, wherein the IEGR modes include activating a secondary exhaust valve opening during an intake event of the associated cylinder of the exhaust valve and partially holding the exhaust valve (64) open between the primary exhaust valve opening and the secondary exhaust valve opening, wherein the exhaust valve (64) is fully open during the primary exhaust valve opening and the exhaust valve has less than 40% of its full opening during the secondary exhaust valve opening, including the EEVO modes: Activating the primary exhaust valve opening prior to the primary exhaust valve opening of the baseline; holding the exhaust valve fully open (64); and Closing the outlet valve (64) according to the baseline mode.
Owner:GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC