公开(公告)号：US06915776B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-12

申请号：US10684560

申请日：2003-10-15

Applicant: Axel O. zur Loye ,  Omowoleoa C. Akinyemi ,  Russ P. Durrett ,  Patrick F. Flynn ,  Gary L. Hunter ,  Greg A. Moore ,  Jackie M. Mudd ,  George G. Muntean ,  Julie A. Wagner ,  John F. Wright

Inventor： Axel O. zur Loye ,  Omowoleoa C. Akinyemi ,  Russ P. Durrett ,  Patrick F. Flynn ,  Gary L. Hunter ,  Greg A. Moore ,  Jackie M. Mudd ,  George G. Muntean ,  Julie A. Wagner ,  John F. Wright

IPC: F02B1/12 ,  F02B3/06 ,  F02B19/14 ,  F02B75/02 ,  F02D13/02 ,  F02D15/04 ,  F02D19/06 ,  F02D41/00 ,  F02D41/30 ,  F02D41/38 ,  F02M25/07 ,  F02M31/02 ,  F02M31/20 ,  F02P19/00 ,  F02M43/00

CPC classification number: F02D13/028 ,  F02B1/12 ,  F02B3/06 ,  F02B19/14 ,  F02B29/0406 ,  F02B37/04 ,  F02B37/18 ,  F02B2075/025 ,  F02B2275/32 ,  F02D13/0203 ,  F02D13/0215 ,  F02D13/0234 ,  F02D13/0265 ,  F02D13/0269 ,  F02D15/04 ,  F02D19/0605 ,  F02D19/0649 ,  F02D19/0665 ,  F02D19/081 ,  F02D35/023 ,  F02D35/028 ,  F02D41/0025 ,  F02D41/0087 ,  F02D41/3029 ,  F02D41/3035 ,  F02D41/3041 ,  F02D41/3076 ,  F02D41/38 ,  F02D2013/0292 ,  F02M26/01 ,  F02M26/04 ,  F02M26/07 ,  F02M26/08 ,  F02M26/23 ,  F02M26/28 ,  F02M26/33 ,  F02M26/43 ,  F02M31/02 ,  F02M31/20 ,  F02P19/00 ,  Y02T10/12 ,  Y02T10/125 ,  Y02T10/126 ,  Y02T10/128 ,  Y02T10/142 ,  Y02T10/36 ,  Y02T10/42

Abstract: A premixed charge compression ignition engine, and a control system, is provided which effectively initiates combustion by compression ignition and maintains stable combustion while achieving extremely low nitrous oxide emissions, good overall efficiency and acceptable combustion noise and cylinder pressures. The present engine and control system effectively controls the combustion history, that is, the time at which combustion occurs, the rate of combustion, the duration of combustion and/or the completeness of combustion, by controlling the operation of certain control variables providing temperature control, pressure control, control of the mixture's autoignition properties and equivalence ratio control. The combustion control system provides active feedback control of the combustion event and includes a sensor, e.g. pressure sensor, for detecting an engine operating condition indicative of the combustion history, e.g. the start of combustion, and generating an associated engine operating condition signal. A processor receives the signal and generates control signals based on the engine operating condition signal for controlling various engine components to control the temperature, pressure, equivalence ratio and/or autoignition properties so as to variably control the combustion history of future combustion events to achieve stable, low emission combustion in each cylinder and combustion balancing between the cylinders.

Abstract translation: 提供了预混合充气压缩点火发动机和控制系统，其通过压缩点火有效启动燃烧，并保持稳定的燃烧，同时实现极低的一氧化二氮排放，良好的总体效率和可接受的燃烧噪声和气缸压力。 本发动机和控制系统通过控制提供温度控制的某些控制变量的操作来有效地控制燃烧历史，即燃烧发生时间，燃烧速率，燃烧持续时间和/或燃烧完整性 ，压力控制，混合物自燃特性控制和当量比控制。 燃烧控制系统提供对燃烧事件的主动反馈控制，并且包括传感器，例如。 压力传感器，用于检测指示燃烧历史的发动机运行状态，例如， 燃烧开始，并产生相关联的发动机运转状态信号。 处理器接收信号并基于发动机运转状态信号产生控制信号，以控制各种发动机部件，以控制温度，压力，当量比和/或自燃特性，以便可变地控制未来燃烧事件的燃烧历史以达到稳定 ，每个气缸中的低排放燃烧和气缸之间的燃烧平衡。

公开(公告)号：US06907870B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-21

申请号：US10762354

申请日：2004-01-23

Applicant: Axel O. zur Loye ,  Larry J. Brackney ,  Cariappa M. Chenanda ,  Robert M. Hurst ,  Lester L. Peters ,  Patrick M. Pierz ,  John F. Wright

Inventor： Axel O. zur Loye ,  Larry J. Brackney ,  Cariappa M. Chenanda ,  Robert M. Hurst ,  Lester L. Peters ,  Patrick M. Pierz ,  John F. Wright

IPC: F01N3/28 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F02B1/12 ,  F02B3/06 ,  F02B11/00 ,  F02B17/00 ,  F02B23/06 ,  F02B37/18 ,  F02B37/22 ,  F02B69/00 ,  F02B75/12 ,  F02D9/02 ,  F02D9/04 ,  F02D13/02 ,  F02D15/04 ,  F02D19/02 ,  F02D19/06 ,  F02D19/08 ,  F02D19/10 ,  F02D21/08 ,  F02D23/02 ,  F02D35/02 ,  F02D41/00 ,  F02D41/02 ,  F02D41/04 ,  F02D41/06 ,  F02D41/30 ,  F02D41/34 ,  F02D41/38 ,  F02D41/40 ,  F02D43/00 ,  F02D45/00 ,  F02M21/02 ,  F02M21/04 ,  F02M25/07 ,  F02M43/00 ,  F02M45/02 ,  F02M63/00 ,  F02M69/04 ,  F02N11/04 ,  F02P1/00

CPC classification number: F02D13/0203 ,  F01N3/28 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F02B1/12 ,  F02B3/06 ,  F02B17/005 ,  F02B23/0672 ,  F02B29/0406 ,  F02B29/0418 ,  F02B37/18 ,  F02B37/22 ,  F02B69/00 ,  F02B2075/125 ,  F02D9/04 ,  F02D13/0215 ,  F02D13/0234 ,  F02D13/0269 ,  F02D15/04 ,  F02D19/061 ,  F02D19/0631 ,  F02D19/0647 ,  F02D19/0689 ,  F02D19/0692 ,  F02D19/081 ,  F02D19/105 ,  F02D35/02 ,  F02D35/022 ,  F02D35/023 ,  F02D35/025 ,  F02D35/028 ,  F02D41/0025 ,  F02D41/0027 ,  F02D41/3035 ,  F02D41/3064 ,  F02D41/3094 ,  F02D41/40 ,  F02D41/401 ,  F02D41/402 ,  F02D41/403 ,  F02D41/405 ,  F02D2041/389 ,  F02D2250/18 ,  F02M26/01 ,  F02M26/05 ,  F02M26/10 ,  F02M43/00 ,  F02M45/02 ,  F02M69/044 ,  F02M69/045 ,  F02M69/046 ,  F02N11/04 ,  Y02T10/123 ,  Y02T10/125 ,  Y02T10/128 ,  Y02T10/142 ,  Y02T10/144 ,  Y02T10/36 ,  Y02T10/42 ,  Y02T10/44

Abstract: A multi-mode internal combustion engine and method of operating the engine is provided which is capable of operating in a variety of modes based on engine operating conditions to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The multi-mode engine include a fuel delivery system and control system for permitting the engine to operate in a diesel mode, a homogeneous charge dual fuel transition mode, a spark ignition or liquid spark ignition mode and/or a premixed charge compression ignition mode. The control system and method permits the engine operation to transfer between the various modes in an effective and efficient manner by controlling one or more fuel delivery devices or other engine components so as to move along a continuous transfer path while maintaining engine torque at a substantially constant level.

Abstract translation: 提供多模式内燃机和操作发动机的方法，其能够基于发动机操作条件以各种模式操作，以提高燃料效率并减少排放。 多模式发动机包括用于允许发动机以柴油模式，均质充气双燃料转换模式，火花点火或液体火花点火模式和/或预混充气压缩点火模式操作的燃料输送系统和控制系统。 控制系统和方法允许发动机操作通过控制一个或多个燃料输送装置或其他发动机部件以有效和有效的方式在各种模式之间传递，以便沿着连续输送路径移动，同时将发动机转矩保持在基本恒定 水平。

公开(公告)号：US06659071B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-09

申请号：US09850187

申请日：2001-05-08

Applicant: Leon A. LaPointe ,  Cariappa M. Chenanda ,  Tim R. Frazier ,  Robert M. Hurst ,  Lester L. Peters ,  Patrick M. Pierz ,  Axel O. zur Loye

Inventor： Leon A. LaPointe ,  Cariappa M. Chenanda ,  Tim R. Frazier ,  Robert M. Hurst ,  Lester L. Peters ,  Patrick M. Pierz ,  Axel O. zur Loye

IPC: F02B1700

CPC classification number: F02D13/0203 ,  F01N3/28 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F02B1/12 ,  F02B3/06 ,  F02B17/005 ,  F02B23/0672 ,  F02B29/0406 ,  F02B29/0418 ,  F02B37/18 ,  F02B37/22 ,  F02B69/00 ,  F02B2075/125 ,  F02D9/04 ,  F02D13/0215 ,  F02D13/0234 ,  F02D13/0269 ,  F02D15/04 ,  F02D19/061 ,  F02D19/0631 ,  F02D19/0647 ,  F02D19/0689 ,  F02D19/0692 ,  F02D19/081 ,  F02D19/105 ,  F02D35/02 ,  F02D35/022 ,  F02D35/023 ,  F02D35/025 ,  F02D35/028 ,  F02D41/0025 ,  F02D41/0027 ,  F02D41/3035 ,  F02D41/3064 ,  F02D41/3094 ,  F02D41/40 ,  F02D41/401 ,  F02D41/402 ,  F02D41/403 ,  F02D41/405 ,  F02D2041/389 ,  F02D2250/18 ,  F02M26/01 ,  F02M26/05 ,  F02M26/10 ,  F02M43/00 ,  F02M45/02 ,  F02M69/044 ,  F02M69/045 ,  F02M69/046 ,  F02N11/04 ,  Y02T10/123 ,  Y02T10/125 ,  Y02T10/128 ,  Y02T10/142 ,  Y02T10/144 ,  Y02T10/36 ,  Y02T10/42 ,  Y02T10/44

Abstract: An internal combustion engine operable in a premixed charge compression ignition mode and a method for operating the engine, the engine including an engine body with a piston assembly, a combustion chamber formed in the engine body by the piston assembly, an intake system for delivering intake air to the combustion chamber during an intake stroke, a mixing device that mixes a first fuel with the intake air to provide a premixed charge of air and the first fuel, a direct fuel injector adapted to directly inject a second fuel into the combustion chamber, and a control system adapted to control the direct fuel injector in a manner to provide at least one early control injection, and preferably, a plurality of early control injections of the second fuel into the combustion chamber before start of combustion of the premixed charge.

公开(公告)号：US06598468B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-29

申请号：US09901689

申请日：2001-07-11

Applicant: Axel O Zur Loye ,  Larry J Brackney ,  James A Zigan

Inventor： Axel O Zur Loye ,  Larry J Brackney ,  James A Zigan

IPC: G01L326

CPC classification number: F02D35/028 ,  F02B1/12 ,  F02D35/023 ,  F02D41/14 ,  F02D41/3035 ,  F02D41/401 ,  F02D2041/389 ,  G01M15/08 ,  Y02T10/44

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for effectively determining the start of combustion in a cylinder of an internal combustion engine where the start of combustion is calculated by obtaining cylinder pressure data (P), processing the cylinder pressure data (P) into a processed pressure value indicative of the occurrence of SOC, comparing the processed pressure value to a predetermined threshold value, if the processed pressure value crosses the predetermined threshold value, determining that SOC has occurred, and calculating a crank shaft location at which the predetermined threshold value was crossed by the processed pressure value thereby identifying the crank shaft location at which SOC occurred. In alternative embodiments, optional steps may be provided including a verification step, a windowing step, a filtering step, determining occurrence of misfire, and determining occurrence of retarded timing.

Abstract translation: 一种用于有效地确定内燃机的气缸中的燃烧开始的装置和方法，其中通过获得气缸压力数据（P）来计算燃烧开始，将气缸压力数据（P）处理成表示 如果处理过的压力值超过预定阈值，则确定已经发生了SOC，并且通过处理过的压缩机计算预定阈值跨过的曲轴位置，发生SOC，将处理后的压力值与预定阈值进行比较 压力值，从而识别出现SOC的曲轴位置。 在替代实施例中，可以提供可选步骤，包括验证步骤，加窗步骤，过滤步骤，确定失火的发生，以及确定延迟定时的发生。

公开(公告)号：US06561157B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US09850189

申请日：2001-05-08

Applicant: Axel O zur Loye ,  Larry J Brackney ,  Cariappa M Chenanda ,  Robert M Hurst ,  Lester L Peters ,  Patrick M Pierz ,  John F Wright

Inventor： Axel O zur Loye ,  Larry J Brackney ,  Cariappa M Chenanda ,  Robert M Hurst ,  Lester L Peters ,  Patrick M Pierz ,  John F Wright

IPC: F02B1700

CPC classification number: F02D13/0203 ,  F01N3/28 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F02B1/12 ,  F02B3/06 ,  F02B17/005 ,  F02B23/0672 ,  F02B29/0406 ,  F02B29/0418 ,  F02B37/18 ,  F02B37/22 ,  F02B69/00 ,  F02B2075/125 ,  F02D9/04 ,  F02D13/0215 ,  F02D13/0234 ,  F02D13/0269 ,  F02D15/04 ,  F02D19/061 ,  F02D19/0631 ,  F02D19/0647 ,  F02D19/0689 ,  F02D19/0692 ,  F02D19/081 ,  F02D19/105 ,  F02D35/02 ,  F02D35/022 ,  F02D35/023 ,  F02D35/025 ,  F02D35/028 ,  F02D41/0025 ,  F02D41/0027 ,  F02D41/3035 ,  F02D41/3064 ,  F02D41/3094 ,  F02D41/40 ,  F02D41/401 ,  F02D41/402 ,  F02D41/403 ,  F02D41/405 ,  F02D2041/389 ,  F02D2250/18 ,  F02M26/01 ,  F02M26/05 ,  F02M26/10 ,  F02M43/00 ,  F02M45/02 ,  F02M69/044 ,  F02M69/045 ,  F02M69/046 ,  F02N11/04 ,  Y02T10/123 ,  Y02T10/125 ,  Y02T10/128 ,  Y02T10/142 ,  Y02T10/144 ,  Y02T10/36 ,  Y02T10/42 ,  Y02T10/44

Abstract: A multi-mode internal combustion engine and method of operating the engine is provided which is capable of operating in a variety of modes based on engine operating conditions to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The multi-mode engine include a fuel delivery system and control system for permitting the engine to operate in a diesel mode, a homogeneous charge dual fuel transition mode, a spark ignition or liquid spark ignition mode and/or a premixed charge compression ignition mode. The control system and method permits the engine operation to transfer between the various modes in an effective and efficient manner by controlling one or more fuel delivery devices or other engine components so as to move along a continuous transfer path while maintaining engine torque at a substantially constant level.

公开(公告)号：US06516774B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-11

申请号：US09850188

申请日：2001-05-08

Applicant: Axel O. zur Loye ,  Tim R. Frazier

Inventor： Axel O. zur Loye ,  Tim R. Frazier

IPC: F02B300

CPC classification number: F02D13/0203 ,  F01N3/28 ,  F02B1/04 ,  F02B1/12 ,  F02B3/06 ,  F02B17/005 ,  F02B23/0672 ,  F02B29/0406 ,  F02B29/0418 ,  F02B37/18 ,  F02B37/22 ,  F02B69/00 ,  F02B2075/125 ,  F02D9/04 ,  F02D13/0215 ,  F02D13/0234 ,  F02D13/0269 ,  F02D15/04 ,  F02D19/061 ,  F02D19/0631 ,  F02D19/0647 ,  F02D19/0689 ,  F02D19/0692 ,  F02D19/081 ,  F02D19/105 ,  F02D35/02 ,  F02D35/022 ,  F02D35/023 ,  F02D35/025 ,  F02D35/028 ,  F02D41/0025 ,  F02D41/0027 ,  F02D41/3035 ,  F02D41/3064 ,  F02D41/3094 ,  F02D41/40 ,  F02D41/401 ,  F02D41/402 ,  F02D41/403 ,  F02D41/405 ,  F02D2041/389 ,  F02D2250/18 ,  F02M26/01 ,  F02M26/05 ,  F02M26/10 ,  F02M43/00 ,  F02M45/02 ,  F02M69/044 ,  F02M69/045 ,  F02M69/046 ,  F02N11/04 ,  Y02T10/123 ,  Y02T10/125 ,  Y02T10/128 ,  Y02T10/142 ,  Y02T10/144 ,  Y02T10/36 ,  Y02T10/42 ,  Y02T10/44

Abstract: A novel and improved engine and method are provided which includes a premixed charge compression ignition engine capable of operating over a wide load range without the need to vary the IMT beyond easily achievable or desirable temperature levels. The engine and method adjust the start of combustion by adjusting the engine speed and torque while delivering a targeted engine horsepower output.

公开(公告)号：US06408625B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09487526

申请日：2000-01-19

Applicant: Peter V. Woon ,  Axel O. Zur Loye ,  Larry J. Brackney ,  Jay F. Leonard ,  Eric K. Bradley ,  Terry M. Vandenberghe ,  Jacqueline M. Yeager ,  Julie A. Wagner ,  Greg A. Moore

Inventor： Peter V. Woon ,  Axel O. Zur Loye ,  Larry J. Brackney ,  Jay F. Leonard ,  Eric K. Bradley ,  Terry M. Vandenberghe ,  Jacqueline M. Yeager ,  Julie A. Wagner ,  Greg A. Moore

IPC: F02B3344

CPC classification number: F02D41/0205 ,  F02B29/0406 ,  F02B37/00 ,  F02D17/02 ,  F02D19/023 ,  F02D19/024 ,  F02D23/02 ,  F02D29/06 ,  F02D41/0007 ,  F02D41/0087 ,  F02M21/0212 ,  F02M21/0215 ,  F02M21/0275 ,  F02M21/0278 ,  F02M21/0284 ,  F02M21/04 ,  Y02T10/144 ,  Y02T10/32

Abstract: An electric power generation system is disclosed, which includes a back-up electric power generator driven by a four-cycle internal combustion engine. The engine includes a plurality of reciprocating cylinders each rotatably coupled to a crankshaft, which drives the electric power generator. The engine also includes a compressor along an intake pathway to deliver pressurized air to the cylinders and a turbine along an exhaust pathway to power the compressor when driven by exhaust discharged from the cylinders. The engine is prepared to accept a generator load by increasing boost pressure provided by the compressor. This increase is accomplished by skip-firing the cylinders in a selected pattern, retarding ignition timing for the cylinders, or a combination of these techniques. A unique skip-fueling control pattern is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种发电系统，其包括由四冲程内燃机驱动的后备电力发电机。 发动机包括多个可旋转地联接到曲轴的往复运动气缸，其驱动发电机。 发动机还包括沿着进气通道的压缩机，以将压缩空气输送到气缸，以及沿着排气通道的涡轮机，以在由从气缸排出的排气驱动时为压缩机供电。 发动机通过增加由压缩机提供的增压来准备接受发电机负载。 这种增加是通过以选定的模式跳过气缸，延迟气缸的点火正时或这些技术的组合来实现的。 还公开了独特的跳过加油控制模式。

公开(公告)号：US5890470A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-06

申请号：US910335

申请日：1997-08-13

Applicant: Peter V. Woon ,  Axel O. zur Loye

Inventor： Peter V. Woon ,  Axel O. zur Loye

IPC: F02D11/10 ,  F02D41/04 ,  F02D41/00

CPC classification number: F02D41/045 ,  F02D11/105 ,  F02D2250/18

Abstract: A constant horsepower throttle progression control system and method. In order to improve driveability of a vehicle compared to prior art engine controllers, the present invention operates an engine so as to either produce a constant (or nearly constant) output horsepower at all engine speeds for any throttle position, or so as to produce an output horsepower equal to a predetermined percentage of the range between full rated power and motoring horsepower at all engine speeds for any throttle position. The predetermined percentage may or may not be equal to the percentage of full throttle represented by the throttle position, and may or may not be linearly related thereto.

Abstract translation: 恒功率节气门开度控制系统及方法。 为了提高车辆与现有技术的发动机控制器的驾驶性能，本发明操作发动机，以便在任何节气门位置的所有发动机转速下产生恒定（或接近恒定）的输出马力，或者产生一个 输出功率等于任何节气门位置在所有发动机转速下的全额定功率和马达功率之间的范围的预定百分比。 预定百分比可以或可以不等于由节气门位置表示的全节气门的百分比，并且可以或可以不与其直线相关。