US4793347A
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Exhaust timing control device for two cycle engines
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1987-01-29
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Granted: 1988-12-27
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Expires: 2007-01-29
Abstract
Abstract An exhaust timing controller for controlling an exhaust timing member in a two cycle engine including a control circuit for generating a control signal which actuates a mechanism for moving the exhaust timing member. The control circuit controls the member such that the member is drivable in a range from a fully open position to a fully closed position responsive to certain engine conditions including engine speed and rate of change of engine speed. A self cleaning cycle is provided which drives the exhaust timing member first to one position limit and then to the other.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuman Taniuchi
- 👤 Masayuki Toriyama
- 👤 Takumi Tottori
- 👤 Kazumi Shibata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:39
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02D; F02D13/00; F02D13/02; F02D13/028; F02D13/0284; F02D41/00; F02B; F02B75/00; F02B75/02; F02B2075/022; F02B2075/025; F02D2400/00; F02D2400/04; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
An exhaust timing controller for controlling an exhaust timing member in a two cycle engine, comprising a control circuit responsive to more than one engine parameter for generating a working control signal, said engine parameters including engine speed; means for determining the rate of change in engine speed; means for producing a working control signal responsive to said rate of change in engine speed; and means for driving the exhaust timing member operatively connected to said control circuit to receive said working control signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
An exhaust timing controller for controlling an exhaust timing member in a two cycle engine, comprising a control circuit responsive to more than one engine parameter for generating a working control signal, said engine parameters including engine speed; means for determining the rate of change in engine speed; means for producing a working control signal responsive to said rate of change in engine speed; and means for driving the exhaust timing member operatively connected to said control circuit to receive said working control signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The exhaust timing controller of claim 1, wherein said engine parameters further include the position of an electric motor and an open throttle condition, said open throttle condition existing when the throttle is open beyond a certain predetermined position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exhaust timing controller of claim 1, wherein a self-cleaning operation is performed when said engine parameters are in a predetermined state.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
An exhaust timing controller for controlling an exhaust timing member in a two-cycle engine, comprising means for calculating a final target value of the exhausting timing member in response to engine speed; means for calculating an amount of controlled steps in response to rate of change in engine speed; and means for driving the exhaust timing member so that the final target value is reached using the amount of said controlled steps.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
An exhaust timing controller for controlling an exhaust timing member in a two-cycle engine, comprising means for calculating a final target value of the exhausting timing member in response to engine speed; means for calculating an amount of controlled steps in response to rate of change in engine speed; and means for driving the exhaust timing member so that the final target value is reached using the amount of said controlled steps.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The exhaust timing controller of claim 4 wherein said means for driving comprises a driving mechanism for the exhaust timing member for adjusting an upper edge position of an exhaust port of said two-cycle engine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The exhaust timing controller of claim 4, wherein the amount of said controlled steps increases when said rate of change in engine speed is increased.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-12-27 | 1992-06-27 | 1992-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-12-27 | 1996-06-27 | 1996-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-12-27 | 2000-06-27 | 2000-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |