US4075983A
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Electronic circuitry for maintaining constant engine speed fuel injection
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1976-08-25
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Granted: 1978-02-28
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Expires: 1996-08-25
Abstract
Abstract Electrical signals from a vehicle distributor are processed by a pulse geating circuit. Generated pulses are integrated to form an analog signal which is linearly proportional to engine speed. The analog signal is algebraically summed with an analog signal derived from a vehicle accelerator pedal. A resultant summed signal is fed to a voltage controlled one-shot which produces output pulses having a constant amplitude with a frequency proportional to the engine speed. The width of each pulse is inversely proportional to the engine speed. The integral or the area under the pulses derived from the voltage controlled one-shot remains constant, the pulses being fed to a fuel injector that injects fuel into a vehicle carburetor in a manner maintaining a constant engine speed regardless of load.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold R. Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:48
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02D; F02D31/00; F02D31/001; F02D31/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A fuel injection control circuit for an internal combustion engine having ignition distributive means and comprising: means connected to the output of the distributive means for generating a pulse signal having a frequency directly proportional to engine speed; a first one shot multivibrator circuit responsive to the output of the generating means for regulating the pulse signal to ensure pulses of constant width; means connected to the output of the first multivibrator circuit for integrating the output therefrom; means responsive to an engine operator for producing a signal directly proportional to the position of an accelerator pedal; means for algebraically summing the outputs of the integrating means and the operator responsive means for generating a control signal; a voltage controlled one shot multivibrator circuit having a first triggering input furnished by a second one shot multivibrator circuit connected to the generating means output and a second input carrying the control signal for producing pulses having pulse width inversely proportional to the amplitude of the control signal; and injection means connected to the output of the voltage controlled multivibrator circuit for fluidically delivering pulses of fuel corresponding to the output pulses from the voltage controlled multivibrator circuit; whereby the operating speed of the engine is maintained relatively constant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A fuel injection control circuit for an internal combustion engine having ignition distributive means and comprising: means connected to the output of the distributive means for generating a pulse signal having a frequency directly proportional to engine speed; a first one shot multivibrator circuit responsive to the output of the generating means for regulating the pulse signal to ensure pulses of constant width; means connected to the output of the first multivibrator circuit for integrating the output therefrom; means responsive to an engine operator for producing a signal directly proportional to the position of an accelerator pedal; means for algebraically summing the outputs of the integrating means and the operator responsive means for generating a control signal; a voltage controlled one shot multivibrator circuit having a first triggering input furnished by a second one shot multivibrator circuit connected to the generating means output and a second input carrying the control signal for producing pulses having pulse width inversely proportional to the amplitude of the control signal; and injection means connected to the output of the voltage controlled multivibrator circuit for fluidically delivering pulses of fuel corresponding to the output pulses from the voltage controlled multivibrator circuit; whereby the operating speed of the engine is maintained relatively constant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The subject matter set forth in claim 1 together with a low pass filter connected between the output of the distributive means and the input of the generating means for filtering high frequency noise spikes from the distributive means output.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The subject matter set forth in claim 2 wherein the generating means is a divider flip-flop which reduces the frequency of the generating means output.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The subject matter set forth in claim 3 wherein the operator responsive means is a pedal actuated potentiometer having its output connected to the summing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The subject matter set forth in claim 4 together with amplifying means connected between the output of the voltage controlled one shot multivibrator and the injection means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-27 | 1981-08-29 | 1982-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-27 | 1985-08-29 | 1986-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-27 | 1989-08-29 | 1990-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |