Patent classifications
F02D33/00
TANK LID UNIT AND FUEL SUPPLY DEVICE
A primary metal terminal connects between a fuel pump and a drive circuit through a resin lid. A primary connecting point of the primary metal terminal connected to the drive circuit, is positioned around a drive control IC, and a primary exposed portion of the primary metal terminal, exposed to a receiving space of the resin lid is bent such that the primary exposed portion is resiliently deformable. A secondary metal terminal connects between an external circuit system and the drive circuit through the resin lid. A secondary connecting point of the secondary metal terminal connected to the drive circuit is positioned at a location that is further spaced from the drive control IC in comparison to the primary connecting point, and a secondary exposed portion of the secondary metal terminal exposed to the receiving space has a stiffness higher than a stiffness of the primary exposed portion.
Method and unit for operating a fuel metering system in an internal combustion engine
A method and a unit for operating or for the operation of a fuel metering system of an internal combustion engine, in particular in a motor vehicle, and it being provided, in particular, that at least one operating variable of the internal combustion engine is detected, a dynamic operating state of the internal combustion engine is detected based on the at least one detected operating variable, and a dynamic correction to the fuel metering system of the internal combustion engine is carried out for a detected dynamic operating state of the internal combustion engine, taking into account the efficiency of an NOx exhaust gas aftertreatment system.
Dual fuel engine with liquid fuel cut-off
A dual fuel engine includes an engine operable on a gaseous fuel and a liquid fuel and has an electrical power generator. The dual fuel engine also includes a carburetor attached to an intake of the engine to mix air and fuel and connect to a gaseous fuel source and a liquid fuel source. A liquid fuel cut-off connects to the carburetor to selectively interrupt a flow of liquid fuel to the engine. The liquid fuel cut-off is operable in open and closed states such that the liquid fuel cut-off interrupts the flow of liquid fuel when closed. The dual fuel engine also includes controller operably connected to operate the liquid fuel cut-off in the open and closed states, and the controller may be programmed to implement a delay period upon engine startup before closing the liquid fuel cut-off.
Gas-mixing power systems and methods for operating power systems
A power system includes a power source, field gas supply, and natural gas supply, and is operable using a gas mixture comprising field gas from the field gas supply and natural gas from the natural gas supply. A ratio of field gas to natural gas is adjusted based on sensed property of the field and/or natural gas, change in a condition of the field and/or natural gas, measured emissions from the power source, predicted emissions from the power source, and/or direct/indirect feedback from the power source. A method for operating a power system includes: connecting a mixing gas line and a field gas line to a power source at work site; determining a ratio of mixing gas to field gas; combining mixing gas from the mixing gas line and field gas from the field gas line based on the determined ratio; and operating the power source with the combined gases.
Gas-mixing power systems and methods for operating power systems
A power system includes a power source, field gas supply, and natural gas supply, and is operable using a gas mixture comprising field gas from the field gas supply and natural gas from the natural gas supply. A ratio of field gas to natural gas is adjusted based on sensed property of the field and/or natural gas, change in a condition of the field and/or natural gas, measured emissions from the power source, predicted emissions from the power source, and/or direct/indirect feedback from the power source. A method for operating a power system includes: connecting a mixing gas line and a field gas line to a power source at work site; determining a ratio of mixing gas to field gas; combining mixing gas from the mixing gas line and field gas from the field gas line based on the determined ratio; and operating the power source with the combined gases.
VEHICLE, FLOOR MOUNTED, FOOT ACTUATED, PANIC KILL SWITCH SAFEGUARD
A vehicle kill switch comprising: a foot actuatable floor mounted switch; a vehicle stopping means in signal communication with the foot actuatable floor mounted switch. A vehicle kill switch comprising: a first foot actuatable floor mounted switch; a first solenoid in signal communication with the first foot actuatable floor mounted switch; a ground in signal communication with the first foot actuatable floor mounted switch; a first fuel valve in operable communication with the first solenoid; a second foot actuatable floor mounted switch; a second solenoid in signal communication with the second foot actuatable floor mounted switch and in communication with the first foot actuatable floor mounted switch; a ground in signal communication with the second foot actuatable floor mounted switch; a second fuel valve in operable communication with the second solenoid; where when the first switch is closed, the first solenoid and second solenoid become in signal communication with ground, and the first solenoid and second solenoid closes the first fuel valve and second fuel valve, respectively, which in turns stops the flow of fuel to the vehicle engine; and where when the second switch is closed, the first solenoid and second solenoid become in signal communication with ground, and the first solenoid and second solenoid closes the first fuel valve and second fuel valve, respectively, which in turns stops the flow of fuel to the vehicle engine. A vehicle kill switch retrofit kit comprising: a foot actuatable floor mounted switch, the foot actuatable floor mounted switch comprising a first contact located on a first side of the switch, and a second contact located on a second side of the switch; a first wire connected at a first end to a first contact on the foot actuatable floor mounted switch, with a second end configured to attach to an vehicle component; a second wire connected at a first end to a second contact on the foot actuatable floor mounted switch, with a second end configured to attach to an vehicle component; and a floor mounting bracket configured to attach the foot actuatable floor mounted switch to the floor of a vehicle.
FILTRATION MONITORING SYSTEMS
A filtration monitoring system is an electronic system control module installed on an internal combustion engine or within a vehicle powered by the internal combustion engine. The filtration monitoring system monitors the health and status of the filtration systems present on the engine. The filtration monitoring system tracks filter loading patterns and predicts remaining service life of the filters by running smart algorithms based on sensor feedback (e.g., pressure sensor feedback, fluid quality characteristic sensor feedback, etc.). In some arrangements, the described filtration monitoring systems provide feedback as to whether a genuine (i.e., authorized, OEM approved, etc.) or unauthorized filter cartridge is installed in a given filtration system. The filtration monitoring system may be retrofit into an existing internal combustion engine or vehicle that does not already have a filtration monitoring system.
Filtration monitoring systems
A filtration monitoring system is an electronic system control module installed on an internal combustion engine or within a vehicle powered by the internal combustion engine. The filtration monitoring system monitors the health and status of the filtration systems present on the engine. The filtration monitoring system tracks filter loading patterns and predicts remaining service life of the filters by running smart algorithms based on sensor feedback (e.g., pressure sensor feedback, fluid quality characteristic sensor feedback, etc.). In some arrangements, the described filtration monitoring systems provide feedback as to whether a genuine (i.e., authorized, OEM approved, etc.) or unauthorized filter cartridge is installed in a given filtration system. The filtration monitoring system may be retrofit into an existing internal combustion engine or vehicle that does not already have a filtration monitoring system.
Engine control device
There is provided an engine control device including (1) a regulator that regulates a flow rate per unit of time of exhaust gas discharged from an engine, and (2) a controller that, in cases in which an external temperature detection section detects an external temperature below freezing point, and a previous engine operation duration is shorter than a predetermined first duration, controls the regulator such that the flow rate rises to exceed a predetermined normal state, until a predetermined second duration has elapsed since the engine was started up.
FUEL PUMP SYSTEM OF HYBRID VEHICLE
A fuel pump system of a hybrid vehicle is provided. The fuel pump system prevents a fuel pump from continuing to operate when fuel is exhausted, whereby the fuel pump may be damaged. The pressure of fuel is measured in response to exhaustion of fuel, and when the pressure of fuel is low, fuel is circulated within the fuel pump instead of being supplied to the engine side, thereby preventing the fuel pump from being stuck due to frictional heat