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Apparatus for regulating the exhaust gas recirculation rate in internal combustion engines having self-ignition
Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
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Filing: 1982-07-15
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Granted: 1984-02-28
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Expires: 2002-07-15
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for regulating the exhaust gas recycling rate in an internal combustion engine having self-ignition is proposed, in which a set-point or nominal ignition delay value is ascertained, and the actual ignition delay value is regulated to this nominal value. The nominal ignition delay value is efficaciously derived from a multi-dimensional memory, the coordinate values of which are dependent on at least load and rpm. The ignition delay time is ascertained from a comparison of the signal for the injection onset of an injection nozzle, for instance, and the signal of a pressure sensor communicating with the combustion chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolfgang Ripper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:17
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02D; F02D41/00; F02D41/0025; F02D41/0047; F02D41/005; F02D41/0052; F02D35/00; F02D35/02; F02D35/023; F02D35/024; F02D35/028; F02B; F02B3/00; F02B3/06; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
In a control device for regulating the exhaust gas recycling rate in an internal combustion engine with self-ignition, the improvement comprising: means for detecting the ignition delay in at least one cylinder of the engine and generating an actual value signal proportional thereto; means for generating a nominal value signal of the ignition delay which is dependent on engine operating characteristics; and means for adjusting the actual value signal to the nominal value signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
In a control device for regulating the exhaust gas recycling rate in an internal combustion engine with self-ignition, the improvement comprising: means for detecting the ignition delay in at least one cylinder of the engine and generating an actual value signal proportional thereto; means for generating a nominal value signal of the ignition delay which is dependent on engine operating characteristics; and means for adjusting the actual value signal to the nominal value signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
In the control device as defined in claim 1, wherein the means for generating the nominal value signal depends upon at least engine load and rpm in generating the nominal value signal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
In the control device as defined in claim 1, wherein the means for generating the actual value signal includes: means for generating a signal proportional to injection onset; means for generating a signal proportional to combustion pressure; and means for receiving the injection onset signal and the combustion pressure signal and generating the actual value signal as a function of the time difference between the injection onset and combustion pressure signals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the control device as defined in claim 3, wherein the means for generating the signal proportional to combustion pressure comprises a pressure sensor which communicates directly with the combustion chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the control device as defined in claim 3, wherein the means for generating the signal proportional to combustion pressure comprises a pressure sensor which communicates indirectly with the combustion chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
In the control device as defined in claim 3, wherein the means for generating the actual value signal further includes: means for filtering and amplifying the signal proportional to combustion pressure; and a threshold switch connected to the means for filtering and amplifying.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the control device as defined in claim 3, wherein the means for generating the actual value signal further includes: means for filtering and differentiating the signal proportional to combustion pressure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
74 words
In the control device as defined in claim 1, wherein the means for generating the actual value signal includes: means for generating a signal proportional to fuel supply onset; means for generating a signal proportional to combustion pressure; and means for receiving the fuel supply onset signal and the combustion pressure signal and generating the actual value signal as a function of the time difference between the fuel supply onset and combustion pressure signals.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the control device as defined in claim 8, wherein the means for generating the signal proportional to combustion pressure comprises a pressure sensor which communicates directly with the combustion chamber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the control device as defined in claim 8, wherein the means for generating the signal proportional to combustion pressure comprises a pressure sensor which communicates indirectly with the combustion chamber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
In the control device as defined in claim 8, wherein the means for generating the actual value signal further includes: means for filtering and amplifying the signal proportional to combustion pressure; and a threshold switch connected to the means for filtering and amplifying.
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