Supplementing engine control via a diagnostics port
    32.
    发明授权
    Supplementing engine control via a diagnostics port 有权
    通过诊断端口补充发动机控制

    公开(公告)号:US08718905B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-06

    申请号:US14076499

    申请日:2013-11-11

    Abstract: A secondary controller for controlling the performance of a moving automobile is described. The secondary controller can be configured to communicate with one or more vehicle controllers, such as the engine control unit, while the automobile is being driven. The secondary controller can send control commands to the vehicle controller to effect the operation of the vehicle's power train. The secondary controller can receive power train related data from the engine control unit and based upon the received power train data determine when to send the control commands. In one embodiment, the secondary controller communicates with the vehicle controller via the vehicle's diagnostic port, such as an OBD-II port. In another embodiment, the secondary controller can be configured to control the operational displacement of a variable displacement engine while the vehicle is driven.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制移动汽车的性能的二次控制器。 二次控制器可以被配置为在汽车被驱动时与一个或多个车辆控制器(例如发动机控制单元)通信。 辅助控制器可以向车辆控制器发送控制命令以实现车辆的动力传动系的操作。 次级控制器可以从发动机控制单元接收动力传动系相关数据,并且基于所接收的动力传动系数据确定何时发送控制命令。 在一个实施例中,次级控制器经由车辆诊断端口(例如OBD-II端口)与车辆控制器通信。 在另一个实施例中,辅助控制器可被配置为在车辆被驱动时控制可变排量发动机的操作位移。

    Vehicle control apparatus
    33.
    发明授权
    Vehicle control apparatus 有权
    车辆控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US08428845B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-23

    申请号:US13383732

    申请日:2009-12-28

    CPC classification number: F02D29/02 B60W50/10 F02D28/00

    Abstract: Provided is a vehicle control apparatus which can prevent drivability from being deteriorated. The vehicle control apparatus comprises an ECU adapted to determine whether or not a brake is “off” or the state of the hysteresis width of an accelerator opening degree exceeding a predetermined hysteresis width is continued for a predetermined period of time during the execution of an engine torque reduction control process. When the ECU determines that the brake is “off” or that the state of the hysteresis width of an accelerator opening degree exceeding a predetermined hysteresis width is continued for a predetermined period of time, the ECU performs an engine torque restoration process of the engine. Therefore, the vehicle control apparatus can allow the continued execution and non-execution of the reduction control to be switched therebetween in accordance with the driver's travel intention, thereby making it possible to prevent the drivability from being deteriorated.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种能够防止驾驶性劣化的车辆控制装置。 车辆控制装置包括ECU,其适于确定制动器是否处于“关闭”状态,或者在执行发动机期间,在预定时间段内持续超过预定滞后宽度的加速器开度的滞后宽度的状态 减速控制过程。 当ECU确定制动器为“关闭”或超过预定滞后宽度的加速器开度的滞后宽度的状态持续预定时间段时,ECU执行发动机的发动机转矩恢复处理。 因此,车辆控制装置可以根据驾驶员的行驶意图来允许继续执行和不执行减速控制,从而可以防止驾驶性能恶化。

    SERVICE STATION MAINTENANCE MODE FOR EXTENDED RANGE ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND HYBRID VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
    34.
    发明申请
    SERVICE STATION MAINTENANCE MODE FOR EXTENDED RANGE ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND HYBRID VEHICLE APPLICATIONS 有权
    扩展范围电动车辆和混合动力汽车应用的维修站维护模式

    公开(公告)号:US20120197513A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-02

    申请号:US13015710

    申请日:2011-01-28

    Abstract: A method of controlling an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) or a hybrid vehicle that includes an internal combustion engine (ICE) that is capable of automatically starting in response to a pre-defined event includes determining if the vehicle is within a pre-defined distance of a service station, determining if the ICE is running, determining if the vehicle is in an ignition on mode or in an ignition off mode, and automatically starting the ICE when the vehicle is within the pre-defined distance of the service station, the engine is not running and the ignition is in the ignition on mode to notify a service technician that the ICE is in the ignition on mode.

    Abstract translation: 一种控制扩展范围电动车辆(EREV)的方法或包括能够响应于预定义事件自动启动的内燃机(ICE)的混合动力车辆包括确定车辆是否在预定义的范围内 确定服务站的距离,确定ICE是否正在运行,确定车辆是否处于点火开启模式或点火关闭模式,并且当车辆在服务站的预定距离内时自动启动ICE, 发动机不运转,并且点火器处于点火模式,以通知维修技术人员ICE处于点火开启模式。

    CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PLANT
    35.
    发明申请
    CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PLANT 失效
    植物控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120117011A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-10

    申请号:US13282086

    申请日:2011-10-26

    Abstract: A control system for a plant e.g. as a non-linear system, which is capable of properly suppressing interaction occurring between a plurality of control inputs and a plurality of controlled variables, thereby making it possible to properly control the controlled variables and easily design the control system. In the control system, each of a plurality of interaction suppression parameters for correcting the control inputs, respectively, such that the interaction is suppressed is calculated using a neural network constructed by using, out of the plurality of control inputs, a control input other than a control input corrected by a calculated interaction suppression parameter, as an input, and the interaction suppression parameter as an output.

    Abstract translation: 用于植物的控制系统。 作为非线性系统,其能够适当地抑制在多个控制输入和多个受控变量之间发生的交互,从而使得可以适当地控制受控变量并容易地设计控制系统。 在控制系统中,分别使用通过使用在多个控制输入中使用除了多个控制输入之外的控制输入构成的神经网络来分别校正控制输入以使得交互被抑制的多个交互抑制参数中的每一个 通过计算的交互抑制参数校正的控制输入作为输入,并且交互抑制参数作为输出。

    VEHICLE CONTROL APPARTUS
    36.
    发明申请
    VEHICLE CONTROL APPARTUS 有权
    车辆控制柜

    公开(公告)号:US20120116650A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-10

    申请号:US13383732

    申请日:2009-12-28

    CPC classification number: F02D29/02 B60W50/10 F02D28/00

    Abstract: Provided is a vehicle control apparatus which can prevent drivability from being deteriorated. The vehicle control apparatus comprises an ECU adapted to determine whether or not a brake is “off” or the state of the hysteresis width of an accelerator opening degree exceeding a predetermined hysteresis width is continued for a predetermined period of time during the execution of an engine torque reduction control process. When the ECU determines that the brake is “off” or that the state of the hysteresis width of an accelerator opening degree exceeding a predetermined hysteresis width is continued for a predetermined period of time, the ECU performs an engine torque restoration process of the engine. Therefore, the vehicle control apparatus can allow the continued execution and non-execution of the reduction control to be switched therebetween in accordance with the driver's travel intention, thereby making it possible to prevent the drivability from being deteriorated.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种能够防止驾驶性劣化的车辆控制装置。 车辆控制装置包括ECU,其适于确定制动器是否处于“关闭”状态,或者在执行发动机期间持续预定时间段的加速器开度的滞后宽度超过预定滞后宽度的状态 减速控制过程。 当ECU确定制动器为“关闭”或超过预定滞后宽度的加速器开度的滞后宽度的状态持续预定时间段时,ECU执行发动机的发动机转矩恢复处理。 因此,车辆控制装置可以根据驾驶员的行驶意图来允许继续执行和不执行减速控制,从而可以防止驾驶性能恶化。

    Engine starting control system
    39.
    发明授权
    Engine starting control system 失效
    发动机启动控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US3866059A

    公开(公告)日:1975-02-11

    申请号:US41526773

    申请日:1973-11-12

    Abstract: A control system for an engine having a starting motor, a battery, an ignition switch for connecting the battery to the engine, and a fuel valve for controlling the flow of fuel to the engine. The ignition switch is closed a predetermined number of times to crank the engine and start it, and means are provided for terminating the flow of fuel to the engine if it has not been started by the successive crankings. The system also includes means for terminating closure of the ignition switch when the engine begins to run and means which prevent closure of the ignition switch for a predetermined time if the engine is coasting to a halt when an engine start command is applied to the system. A predetermined time after the engine has been started, the engine oil pressure is monitored and low oil pressure causes the fuel valve to be closed, thereby stopping the engine. The water temperature and speed of the engine also operate switches which close the fuel valve if either is excessive.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于具有起动电动机,电池,用于将电池连接到发动机的点火开关的发动机控制系统和用于控制向发动机的燃料流动的燃料阀。 点火开关被关闭预定次数以使发动机起动并启动它,并且提供用于在没有由连续曲柄起动的情况下终止燃料流向发动机的装置。 该系统还包括用于在发动机开始运行时终止点火开关闭合的装置,以及当发动机起动命令被施加到系统时发动机惯性停止时防止点火开关闭合预定时间的装置。 发动机启动后的预定时间,监测发动机机油压力,低油压导致燃油阀关闭,停止发动机。 发动机的水温和速度也可以操作关闭燃油阀的开关,如果过大的话。

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