Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Multi-stroke variable displacement engine
- Patent Title (中): 多行程可变排量发动机
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Application No.: US13162441Application Date: 2011-06-16
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Publication No.: US08523739B2Publication Date: 2013-09-03
- Inventor: Gopichandra Surnilla , John Ottavio Michelini
- Applicant: Gopichandra Surnilla , John Ottavio Michelini
- Applicant Address: US MI Dearborn
- Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Dearborn
- Agency: Alleman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle LLP
- Agent Julia Voutyras
- Main IPC: B60W10/04
- IPC: B60W10/04 ; B60W10/10
Abstract:
A vehicle propulsion system and method of operation are presented. As one example, cylinder deactivation and transitioning from four to two strokes is coordinated with transmission shifting to improve vehicle response. Additionally, it is possible to reduce transitions in operating modes to improve drive feel.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110239963A1 MULTI-STROKE VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT ENGINE Public/Granted day:2011-10-06
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