F02D2041/2027

Systems and methods for providing redundant pulse-width modulation (PWM) throttle control
11988161 · 2024-05-21 · ·

Systems and methods are provided for providing redundant pulse-width modulation (PWM) throttle control. The system includes a manual throttle controller configured to generate a manual PWM throttle control signal, and an automated throttle control system. The automated throttle control system includes a plurality of automated throttle controllers, each of which being configured to independently control a throttle of a vehicle, and each including a processor configured to generate and output an automated PWM throttle control signal, a first double pole double throw (DPDT) relay that, when engaged, is configured to receive and output the manual PWM throttle control signal, and a second DPDT relay, configured to receive and output the automated PWM throttle control signal to an engine, when the second DPDT relay is engaged; and receive and output the manual PWM throttle control signal to the engine, when the DPDT relay is disengaged.

Fuel Injection Control Device
20240151189 · 2024-05-09 ·

An object of the present invention is to provide a fuel injection control device capable of improving the execution frequency and accuracy of individual difference detection of a plurality of fuel injection valves. Therefore, the fuel injection control device 127 is configured to measure, as a valve closing time, a time from when energization of the solenoid 407 is finished to when the valve body 402 moves to the valve closing position for each of the plurality of fuel injection valves 105; divide an energization time of the solenoid 407 into a plurality of sections 1001 to 1004; calculate, as an average valve closing time, an average value of the valve closing times measured a plurality of times, in each of the plurality of sections 1001 to 1004; calculate a specific valve closing time based on the average valve closing time of at least one section among the plurality of sections 1001 to 1004; and correct the energization time according to the specific valve closing time of each of the plurality of fuel injection valves 105.

Evaporated fuel treating device and vehicle

An evaporated fuel treating device includes a canister, a first purge passage connected to the canister, a second purge passage connected to a second end of the first purge passage and an intake passage, a purge control valve disposed in the first purge passage, a pulsation detection sensor disposed in the second purge passage, and an electronic control unit configured to execute abnormality detection control that detects abnormality of the second purge passage. The electronic control unit is configured to detect pulsation of a purge gas flowing through the second purge passage, based on an output signal from the pulsation detection sensor when the electronic control unit execute a control that opens and closes the purge control valve, and determine abnormality of the second purge passage, based on the detected pulsation.

Device and method for fast position control of a hydraulic actuator

A method, control system, and variable valve timing system are provided for controlling an actuator that can be switched into an on state and an off state with pulse width modulation. The systems and method include controls configured to determine an actual system parameter on a first time schedule and a desired system parameter on a second time schedule. On a third time schedule, a position error difference between the actual system parameter and the desired system parameter is determined. The third time schedule is configured to begin and to determine the position error difference each time that the actual system parameter is determined and each time that the desired system parameter is determined. A desired duty cycle is determined, and a duty cycle command is sent to a pulse width modulation output unit.

GASOLINE PARTICULATE FILTER ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES USING OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER

A diagnostic system and method for a gasoline particulate filter (GPF) of an exhaust system of a vehicle comprise at least one heater associated with at least one oxygen (O2) sensor disposed proximate to the GPF in the exhaust system and a controller configured to determine a status of the GPF based on a duty cycle of the at least one O2 sensor heater and, based on the determined status of the GPF, detect a malfunction of the GPF or whether to regenerate the GPF.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EGR VALVE DIAGNOSTICS

Methods and systems are provided for an EGR valve diagnostic. In one example, a method may include actuating an EGR valve between first and second positions. The method may further includes determining one or more characteristics of the EGR valve during the diagnostic to determine if an EGR valve cleaning is desired.

FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS

An injector driver module includes: a first node that is connected to a first terminal of a fuel injector; a first switch configured to, when closed, connect a first potential of a battery to the first node; a second switch configured to, when closed, connect a second potential that is greater than the first potential to the first node; a second node that is connected to a second terminal of the fuel injector; and a third switch configured to, when closed, connect a ground potential to the second node. A switch control module is configured to, starting at a target injecting timing for a fuel injection event of the fuel injector: maintain the third switch closed; and switch the second switch using a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal having (i) a duty cycle that is less than 100 percent and (ii) a predetermined frequency.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING AND MONITORING A FUEL INJECTOR
20190203656 · 2019-07-04 ·

A method of controlling a solenoid actuated fuel injector including applying a activation (pulse) profile to the solenoid, the activation profile including a hold phase, the hold phase including one or more hold pulses, and including a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) scheme. The method includes determining the time period between the first hold pulse and the end of the previous pulse in the PWM scheme and increasing the energy of the activation profile if the time period is above a threshold.

ENGINE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

A method for controlling an engine system, may include a water injection operation of injecting water into an intake system of an engine through a water injector of a water injection system in a first operating condition of the engine in which water injection is required, a compressed air injection operation of injecting compressed air into the intake system through a purge circuit of the water injection system in a second operating condition of the engine in which compressed air injection is required, and a water injection stop operation of stopping the water injection of the water injection system in a third operating condition of the engine in which water injection stop is required.

Apparatus and method for controlling flow control valve for high pressure fuel pump

An apparatus and a method for controlling a flow control valve for a high-pressure fuel pump include: a pressure sensor for fuel in a delivery pipe; a control unit for controlling an operation of a flow control valve by controlling a current applied to a coil; a power switching unit for supplying or blocking driving power supplied to the flow control valve based on a control signal of the control unit; and a current adjustment unit electrically connected/disconnected with the flow control valve by the power switching unit to reduce a current supplied to the flow control valve when the current adjustment unit is connected with the flow control valve. Therefore, a noise and a vibration by collision between the plunger and the core upon closing the flow control valve may be attenuated by adjusting a current amount applied to the coil.