Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Systems and methods for improving torque response of an engine
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Application No.: US15144365Application Date: 2016-05-02
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Publication No.: US09771879B2Publication Date: 2017-09-26
- Inventor: Thomas G. Leone
- Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Applicant Address: US MI Dearborn
- Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Dearborn
- Agency: McCoy Russell LLP
- Agent Julia Voutyras
- Main IPC: B60W10/02
- IPC: B60W10/02 ; B60W10/06 ; B60W10/10 ; F02D19/06 ; B60W10/00 ; F02D41/00 ; F02D41/38 ; F02D41/02 ; F02D41/08 ; F02M21/02 ; F02D19/02 ; B60W30/188 ; F02D19/08 ; F02D41/30 ; F02D41/10 ; F02B23/10 ; F02D13/02
Abstract:
Systems and methods for improving engine torque response are presented. In one example, engine idle speed is increased to shorten engine torque response based on engine operating conditions. The methods and systems may be useful for operating an engine that is supplied a gaseous fuel.
Public/Granted literature
- US20160245192A1 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING TORQUE RESPONSE OF AN ENGINE Public/Granted day:2016-08-25
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