Method of analysing cylinder performance in an internal combustion engine
    2.
    发明公开
    Method of analysing cylinder performance in an internal combustion engine 失效
    Verfahren zur Analyze der Zylinderleistung einer Brennkraftmaschine。

    公开(公告)号:EP0469658A2

    公开(公告)日:1992-02-05

    申请号:EP91201755.5

    申请日:1991-07-05

    IPC分类号: G01M15/00

    CPC分类号: G01M15/046 F02D2200/1015

    摘要: An engine (10) equipped with a low resolution crankshaft rotation encoder (12) is diagnosed by measuring the average speeds for each encoder period, deriving estimated instantaneous speeds (V-(L) and V(H)) for top dead centre positions of each cylinder and for the points midway between top dead centres. Speed changes calculated from the estimated speeds for the compression and combustion phases of each cylinder provide measures of the compression and power output of each cylinder. An engine speed signature trace (34) derived from the estimated speeds is displayed to reveal speed changes and a composite display of several consecutive signatures provides further information.

    摘要翻译: 通过测量每个编码器周期的平均速度来诊断配备有低分辨率曲轴旋转编码器(12)的发动机(10),导出每个编码器周期的上死点位置的估计瞬时速度(V(L)和V(H)) 圆柱体和上死点之间的中点。 根据每个气缸的压缩和燃烧阶段的估计速度计算出的速度变化提供了每个气缸的压缩和功率输出的测量。 显示从估计速度导出的发动机速度特征曲线(34)以显示速度变化,并且几个连续签名的复合显示提供进一步的信息。

    Rotational sensor with robust axial alignment tolerance
    5.
    发明公开
    Rotational sensor with robust axial alignment tolerance 失效
    旋转角传感器,其在轴向上对准宽容

    公开(公告)号:EP0781979A3

    公开(公告)日:1999-06-09

    申请号:EP96203328.8

    申请日:1996-11-26

    IPC分类号: G01D5/16

    CPC分类号: G01D5/147

    摘要: A rotation sensor for high accuracy angle applications such as internal combustion engine crankshaft position sensing includes a pair of complementary target wheels (25A,25B) and a dual-element magnetoresistive sensor (11). The target wheels (25A,25B) are paced from one another along the rotational axis (Ar) by a predetermined distance (L). The individual magnetoresistive elements (MR1,MR2) are similarly spaced one from the other (2d) and are influenced by the ferrite effects of the target wheels. The spacing of the target wheels and magnetoresistive elements are selected in relation to one another and in relation to the amount of axial play in the crankshaft such that changes in ferrite effects of the target wheels upon the elements due to axial displacement (Δ) of the crankshaft have minimal effect on the accuracy of the sensing apparatus.

    Absolute angle encoder
    6.
    发明公开
    Absolute angle encoder 失效
    Absoluter Winkelgeber

    公开(公告)号:EP0825420A1

    公开(公告)日:1998-02-25

    申请号:EP97202314.7

    申请日:1997-07-24

    IPC分类号: G01D5/249 H03M1/24

    摘要: A rotation sensor includes a binary encoded target wheel (10) and a pair of sensors (20,30) disposed about the target wheel periphery. One of the sensors (20) provides a signal (V out1 ) indicative of the passage of regular angular intervals (60-63) of the target wheel (10) and the other of the sensors (30) provides binary states (V out2 ) corresponding to the regular angular intervals (60-63).

    摘要翻译: 旋转传感器包括二进制编码目标轮(10)和围绕目标轮周边设置的一对传感器(20,30)。 传感器(20)中的一个提供指示目标轮(10)的规则角度间隔(60-63)的通过的信号(Vout1),并且传感器(30)中的另一个提供对应于 规则角度间隔(60-63)。

    Rotational sensor
    7.
    发明公开
    Rotational sensor 失效
    Drehwinkelsensor

    公开(公告)号:EP0780663A1

    公开(公告)日:1997-06-25

    申请号:EP96203314.8

    申请日:1996-11-25

    IPC分类号: G01D5/16 F02P7/067

    CPC分类号: G01D5/145 F02P7/0675

    摘要: A rotation sensor has a target wheel (20) including first and second tracks (20A,20B) and a dual-element magnetoresistive sensor (10). Each individual magnetoresistive element (19A,19B) is aligned with a respective track (20A,20B) of the target wheel (20) to provide substantially inverse resistive changes with the passage of the wheel. One of the tracks (20A) is characterized by alternating high and low permeability, such as by a toothed section, and the other of the tracks (20B) is characterized by invariant permeability.

    摘要翻译: 旋转传感器具有包括第一和第二轨道(20A,20B)的目标轮(20)和双元件磁阻传感器(10)。 每个单独的磁阻元件(19A,19B)与目标轮(20)的相应轨道(20A,20B)对准,以随着车轮的通过而提供基本上的反电阻变化。 轨道(20A)之一的特征在于交替的高,低磁导率,例如通过齿形部分,并且轨道(20B)中的另一个的特征在于不变的磁导率。

    Method and apparatus for detecting crankshaft angular position
    8.
    发明公开
    Method and apparatus for detecting crankshaft angular position 失效
    Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Detektion der Winkellage einer Kurbelwell。

    公开(公告)号:EP0685707A1

    公开(公告)日:1995-12-06

    申请号:EP95201069.2

    申请日:1995-04-26

    CPC分类号: G01D5/2497 G01B7/30 G01D5/147

    摘要: A method and apparatus for detecting an engine crankshaft angular position which provides for fast starting of the engine. A target wheel (10) and sensor (24 and 26) combination generate an analog signal which is converted into a 24 bit digital output which repeats every 360° rotation of the crankshaft. Each bit represents a particular angular position of the crankshaft. Any 6 sequential bits in the repeating 24 bit digital output sequence form a unique pattern. By monitoring the first six bits generated (90° of crankshaft rotation) during start-up, a crankshaft angular position can be determined, thereby enabling fast starting of the engine.

    摘要翻译: 用于检测发动机曲轴角位置的方法和装置,其提供发动机的快速启动。 目标轮(10)和传感器(24和26)组合产生模拟信号,该模拟信号被转换成24位数字输出,其重复曲轴每360度的旋转。 每个位表示曲轴的特定角度位置。 重复的24位数字输出序列中的任何6个连续位形成独特的模式。 通过监视启动时产生的前六位(曲轴旋转90°),可以确定曲轴角度位置,从而能够快速启动发动机。

    Thermomagnetically-patterned magnets and method of making same
    9.
    发明公开
    Thermomagnetically-patterned magnets and method of making same 失效
    Thermomagnetisch gestaltete Magnete und Verfahren zu ihrer Herstellung。

    公开(公告)号:EP0480489A2

    公开(公告)日:1992-04-15

    申请号:EP91202270.4

    申请日:1991-09-05

    IPC分类号: G06K1/12 H01F41/02 H01F7/02

    CPC分类号: G06K1/125 Y10T428/31993

    摘要: A permanent magnet (10) is heated in a pattern by a laser beam (18) to a localized temperature above the Curie point therof or a temperature sufficient to reduce the magnet coercivity thereof sufficiently for the field of the magnet (16') or an external field to re-magnetize the pattern in the reverse direction. Magnets so produced can have very high pole densities, digital encoding and analog patterns having gradually varying local magnetic field strengths.

    摘要翻译: 永磁体(10)通过激光束(18)以图案加热到高于居里点的局部温度,或足以将磁体矫顽磁力充分降低到磁体(16')的磁场或 外场反向重新磁化图案。 如此制造的磁体可以具有非常高的极点密度,数字编码和具有逐渐变化的局部磁场强度的模拟图案。

    Method and apparatus for electrically driving engine valves
    10.
    发明公开
    Method and apparatus for electrically driving engine valves 失效
    Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum elektrischen Ventilantrieb bei Brennkraftmaschinen。

    公开(公告)号:EP0603929A1

    公开(公告)日:1994-06-29

    申请号:EP93203418.4

    申请日:1993-12-06

    IPC分类号: F01L9/04 F01L1/30

    摘要: Each valve (18) of an internal combustion engine is driven by a separate rotary electric motor (10). The valves are preferably either rotary valves, driven directly, or poppet valves (18), driven through a cam (16). Each motor (10) may run at half the engine speed to open and close a valve (18) at a basic profile during each engine cycle. Valve operation is shaped to engine conditions by slowing the motor speed in the valve-open period to increase the valve-open period, or increasing the motor speed in the valve-open period to decrease the valve-open period. The motor speed is oppositely controlled when the valve is closed to compensate for phase changes of the motor (10) relative to the engine. Valve phase as well as opening and closing velocity of the valve (18) are controlled by motor speed. A cam mechanism (16) for poppet valves (18) comprises a cylindrical cam (24) in line with the motor axis (20) and the valve stem (21), the mechanism (16) having inner and outer cylinders (24,30), one cylinder (24) rotating with the motor (10) and carrying a cam (36) and the other containing a cam follower (42) and reciprocating with the valve (18). A motor control includes position transducers for generating crankshaft position and motor position pulse trains. The pulse trains are compared to detect any phase difference between engine and motor (10). Tables are generated to define the desired phase difference needed for particular valve characteristics. The phase difference represents the instantaneous deviation from the basic profile. One of the tables is selected according to the engine conditions and the motor (10) is driven to achieve the desired phase differences.

    摘要翻译: 内燃机的每个阀门(18)由单独的旋转电动机(10)驱动。 阀优选地是旋转阀,直接驱动或通过凸轮(16)驱动的提升阀(18)。 每个发动机循环期间,每个马达(10)可以以一半的发动机速度运行,以基本轮廓打开和关闭阀(18)。 阀门操作通过在阀门打开期间减慢电机速度来增加阀门打开时间,或增加阀门打开期间的电机速度以减少阀门打开时间,形成发动机状态。 当阀门关闭时,马达速度被相反地控制,以补偿马达(10)相对于发动机的相位变化。 阀门的相位以及阀门(18)的打开和关闭速度由电机速度控制。 一种用于提升阀(18)的凸轮机构(16)包括与马达轴线(20)和阀杆(21)成直角的圆柱形凸轮(24),该机构(16)具有内圆柱体和外圆柱体(24,30 ),与电机(10)一起旋转并承载凸轮(36)的一个气缸(24),另一个容纳凸轮从动件(42)并与阀门(18)往复运动。 电动机控制器包括用于产生曲轴位置和电动机位置脉冲串的位置传感器。 比较脉冲串以检测发动机和电动机之间的任何相位差(10)。 生成表以定义特定阀特性所需的期望相位差。 相位差表示与基本曲线的瞬时偏差。 根据发动机条件选择其中一个表,并且驱动马达(10)以实现期望的相位差。