公开(公告)号：US5305722A

公开(公告)日：1994-04-26

申请号：US78854

申请日：1993-06-21

Applicant: Wataru Fukui

Inventor： Wataru Fukui

IPC: F02D45/00 ,  F02P5/152 ,  F02P5/153 ,  G01D1/12 ,  G01L23/22 ,  F02P5/145

CPC classification number: F02P5/152 ,  G01D1/12 ,  G01L23/225 ,  Y02T10/46

Abstract: A knock suppression apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes a peak value sensor that senses a peak value of a knock signal indicating knocking of an engine. An analog-digital converter repeatedly converts the peak value into a digital value at prescribed intervals. The most recent digital peak value from the analog-digital converter is stored in a memory and used by a lag angle calculator to calculate a lag angle for suppressing knocking. The ignition timing of the engine is controlled according to a basic ignition timing and the lag angle. Because the analog-digital converter is constantly performing conversion, the ignition timing can be immediately adjusted to compensate for knocking.

Abstract translation: 用于内燃机的爆震抑制装置包括检测表示发动机爆震的爆震信号的峰值的峰值传感器。 模拟数字转换器以规定的间隔重复将峰值转换为数字值。 来自模拟数字转换器的最新数字峰值存储在存储器中并由滞后角计算器使用以计算用于抑制爆震的滞后角。 根据基本点火正时和滞后角来控制发动机的点火正时。 由于模拟数字转换器不断进行转换，因此可立即调整点火正时以补偿爆震。

公开(公告)号：US5239962A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-31

申请号：US898004

申请日：1992-06-16

Applicant: Wataru Fukui ,  Hideki Umemoto

Inventor： Wataru Fukui ,  Hideki Umemoto

IPC: F02D41/26 ,  F02D41/34 ,  F02P7/067

CPC classification number: F02D41/009 ,  F02D41/263 ,  F02P7/067 ,  F02P7/0675

Abstract: An engine control apparatus for a multi-cylinder engine is provided which precisely controls a plurality of groups of cylinders on the basis of a plurality of reference position sensors, each of which senses a reference crank position of a corresponding group of cylinders. The apparatus generates control signals for controlling the plurality of groups of cylinders even in the event of a failure of any one of the sensors thus providing a fail-safe operation. The sensors generate output signals, in synchronization with the crankshaft, which are feed to an OR gate which generates a single output signal each time a signal is received from the sensors. The output signal from the OR gate is feed to an interrupt terminal of a microcomputer whereupon the latter starts an interrupt processing which identifies the group of cylinders corresponding to the output signal and generates control signals. In another form, a rotation sensor successively senses a rotational angle of a ring gear which rotates in synchronism with the crankshaft and generates a pulse signal which is counted by a counter. The counter generates an output signal indicative of a counted number. The microcomputer generates control signals based upon the output signal of the counter as well as the output signals from the sensors. In the event of a failure of any one of the sensors, the microcomputer generates control signals based on the output signals from the other normally operating sensors.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于多气缸发动机的发动机控制装置，其基于多个基准位置传感器精确地控制多个气缸组，每个基准位置传感器感测相应气缸组的基准曲柄位置。 即使在任何一个传感器故障的情况下，该装置也产生用于控制多个气缸组的控制信号，从而提供故障安全操作。 传感器产生与曲轴同步的输出信号，该信号被馈送到OR门，每当从传感器接收到信号时，它产生单个输出信号。 来自或门的输出信号被馈送到微型计算机的中断端，其后者开始中断处理，该中断处理识别对应于输出信号的一组气缸并产生控制信号。 在另一种形式中，旋转传感器连续感测与曲轴同步旋转的环形齿轮的旋转角度，并产生由计数器计数的脉冲信号。 计数器产生指示计数的输出信号。 微计算机根据计数器的输出信号以及来自传感器的输出信号产生控制信号。 在任何一个传感器发生故障的情况下，微型计算机基于来自其它正常操作的传感器的输出信号产生控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US5203727A

公开(公告)日：1993-04-20

申请号：US872117

申请日：1992-04-22

Applicant: Wataru Fukui

Inventor： Wataru Fukui

IPC: F02D29/02 ,  B63H20/08 ,  B63H20/10 ,  B63H21/22 ,  F02B61/04 ,  F02D41/04 ,  F02D45/00 ,  F02P5/15

CPC classification number: B63H21/265 ,  F02B61/045

Abstract: A control apparatus for an outboard marine engine is able to improve cruising performance of a boat particularly during acceleration or travelling on a curved course. An attitude angle sensor senses a three-dimensional attitude of the outboard engine including a trim angle, a bank angle and a yaw or steering angle thereof, and generates corresponding attitude angle signals. A controller controls engine control parameters based on various signals indicative of engine operating conditions inclusive of the attitude angle signals in such a manner that the output power of the engine increases in accordance with an increasing trim angle, whereas it decreases in accordance with an increasing bank and/or yaw (steering) angle.

Abstract translation: 用于舷外船用发动机的控制装置能够提高船的巡航性能，特别是在加速或行进弯道时。 姿态角传感器检测舷外发动机的三维姿态，其包括调整角度，倾斜角度和偏航或转向角度，并且产生对应的姿态角度信号。 控制器基于指示包括姿态角信号在内的发动机工作条件的各种信号来控制发动机控制参数，使得发动机的输出功率根据增加的调节角度而增加，而根据增加的组减小 和/或偏航（转向）角度。

公开(公告)号：US5186144A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-16

申请号：US751010

申请日：1991-08-28

Applicant: Wataru Fukui

Inventor： Wataru Fukui

IPC: F02P17/00 ,  F02P3/04 ,  F02P5/15 ,  F02P7/077 ,  F02P15/00

CPC classification number: F02P5/1504 ,  F02P15/008 ,  F02P5/1512 ,  F02P7/0775 ,  Y02T10/46

Abstract: Continued improper and erroneous ignition control resulting from misidentification of reference positions of the cylinders of an internal combustion engine can be prevented in an effective manner. A signal generator generates a reference signal SGT representative of at least one predetermined reference crank angle of each cylinder and a cylinder identification signal SGC. The at least one reference crank angle of each cylinder is successively identified on the basis of the reference signal and the cylinder identification signal. It is evaluated whether the identification of the cylinder reference position is correct. Then, ignition control is performed based on the result of the evaluation. More specifically, ignition control is performed in a timer controlled manner if the cyinder identification is correct. If the cylinder identification is incorrect, it is determined whether an ignition control timing such as the timing for starting the power supply to an ignition coil is earlier than a first reference position. If so, the power supply to the ignition coil is started at the first reference position without using timer control. Contrarily, if not, the power supply is started at a time point after a predetermined time from the first reference position in a timer controlled manner.

Abstract translation: 可以有效地防止由于内燃机的气缸的基准位置的错误识别导致的持续的不适当和错误的点火控制。 信号发生器产生代表每个气缸的至少一个预定参考曲柄角的参考信号SGT和气缸识别信号SGC。 基于参考信号和气缸识别信号连续地识别每个气缸的至少一个参考曲柄角。 评估缸体参考位置的识别是否正确。 然后，根据评价结果进行点火控制。 更具体地，如果循环识别正确，则以定时器控制的方式进行点火控制。 如果气缸识别不正确，则确定点火控制定时（例如开始对点火线圈的供电的定时）是否早于第一参考位置。 如果是这样，则不使用定时器控制，在第一基准位置开始点火线圈的电源。 相反，如果不是，则以定时器控制的方式从第一基准位置开始的预定时间之后的时间点开始供电。

公开(公告)号：US5113821A

公开(公告)日：1992-05-19

申请号：US699113

申请日：1991-05-13

Applicant: Wataru Fukui ,  Toshio Iwata ,  Atsushi Ueda ,  Masami Matsumura ,  Mitsura Koiwa

Inventor： Wataru Fukui ,  Toshio Iwata ,  Atsushi Ueda ,  Masami Matsumura ,  Mitsura Koiwa

IPC: B60K31/02 ,  F02D9/02 ,  F02D17/02 ,  F02D29/02 ,  F02D45/00 ,  F02P9/00

CPC classification number: F02P9/002 ,  B60K31/02 ,  F02P9/005

Abstract: A speed governor for a vehicle with an internal combustion engine senses an engine operating condition indicating the vehicle speed. When the vehicle speed indicated by the operating condition exceeds a prescribed speed, the cylinders of the engine are temporarily prevented from firing for short periods until the vehicle speed falls below the prescribed speed. In one form of the invention, a first sensor that senses a first operating condition is used to determine the vehicle speed under normal operating conditions. When the first sensor becomes inappropriate or malfunctions, a second sensor that senses another operating condition is used to determine the vehicle speed.

Abstract translation: 具有内燃机的车辆的调速器检测表示车速的发动机运转状况。 当由操作条件指示的车速超过规定速度时，发动机的气缸被暂时防止短时间燃烧，直到车速低于规定速度。 在本发明的一种形式中，使用感测第一操作条件的第一传感器来确定正常操作条件下的车速。 当第一传感器变得不适当或故障时，使用感测另一操作状态的第二传感器来确定车速。

公开(公告)号：US5052358A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-01

申请号：US585469

申请日：1990-09-20

Applicant: Wataru Fukui

Inventor： Wataru Fukui

IPC: F02P5/15 ,  F02B77/08 ,  F02D41/34 ,  F02D45/00 ,  F02P7/073 ,  F02P17/00 ,  G01M15/06

CPC classification number: F02D41/009 ,  F02B77/08 ,  F02P7/073 ,  G01M15/06

Abstract: A cylinder recognition apparatus for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine capable of recognizing a specific reference cylinder as well as the remaining cylinders of the engine by use of only a single signal. A signal generator generates a single output signal in synchrony with the rotation of the engine, the output signal including a plurality of positional pulses each representative of prescribed rotational positions of a corresponding cylinder, and a cylinder recognition pulse at a location near a specific one of the positional pulses corresponding to a specific cylinder. A microcomputer discriminates the cylinder recognition pulse among the signal generator output pulses so as to recognize the specific positional pulse corresponding to the speicfic cylinder. The microcomputer calculates the pulse width of each pulse in the signal generator output signal and the pulse interval between the rising or falling edges of successive pulses, calculates the ratio of the pulse width to the pulse interval for each pulse, and discriminates the cylinder recognition pulse based on the ratio thus obtained.

Abstract translation: 一种用于多气缸内燃机的气缸识别装置，其能够仅使用单个信号来识别特定参考气缸以及发动机的剩余气缸。 信号发生器与发动机的旋转同步地产生单个输出信号，输出信号包括多个位置脉冲，每个位置脉冲代表相应气缸的规定旋转位置，以及位于接近特定位置的位置处的气缸识别脉冲 对应于特定气缸的位置脉冲。 微机识别信号发生器输出脉冲之间的气缸识别脉冲，以识别与特定气缸相对应的特定位置脉冲。 微计算机计算信号发生器输出信号中的每个脉冲的脉冲宽度和连续脉冲的上升沿或下降沿之间的脉冲间隔，计算每个脉冲的脉冲宽度与脉冲间隔的比率，并且识别气缸识别脉冲 基于如此获得的比例。

公开(公告)号：US5044336A

公开(公告)日：1991-09-03

申请号：US591179

申请日：1990-10-01

Applicant: Wataru Fukui

Inventor： Wataru Fukui

IPC: F02B77/08 ,  F02P7/073 ,  F02P7/077 ,  F02P15/00 ,  G01M15/06

CPC classification number: F02B77/08 ,  F02P15/008 ,  F02P7/073 ,  F02P7/0775 ,  G01M15/06

Abstract: An improved cylinder recognition apparatus and method for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine capable of recognizing a specific reference cylinder as well as the remaining cylinders of the engine by use of only a single signal. A signal generator generates a single output signal in synchrony with the rotation of the engine, the output signal including a plurality of positional pulses each representative of prescribed rotational positions of a corresponding cylinder, and a cylinder recognition pulse at a location near a specific one of the positional pulses corresponding to a specific cylinder. A microcomputer discriminates the cylinder recognition pulse among the signal generator output pulses so as to recognize the specific positional pulse corresponding to the specific cylinder. In one aspect, cylinder recognition is not performed or stopped in a specific engine operating range such as in an early stage of an engine starting period in which the rotation of the engine is liable to abruptly and greatly vary and an error in the recognition of the cylinder could result, so as to avoid any resultant damage to the engine. In another aspect, it is determined whether the result of the cylinder recognition is correct or incorrect, and if correct, the engine is controlled based on the result of the cylinder recognition, but if incorrect, the engine is controlled based on other engine operating parameters to avoid improper engine control resulting from incorrect cylinder recognition.

Abstract translation: 一种用于多气缸内燃机的改进的气缸识别装置和方法，其能够仅使用单个信号来识别特定参考气缸以及发动机的剩余气缸。 信号发生器与发动机的旋转同步地产生单个输出信号，输出信号包括多个位置脉冲，每个位置脉冲代表相应气缸的规定旋转位置，以及位于接近特定位置的位置处的气缸识别脉冲 对应于特定气缸的位置脉冲。 微机识别信号发生器输出脉冲之间的气缸识别脉冲，以识别对应于特定气缸的特定位置脉冲。 在一个方面，在特定发动机工作范围内不执行或停止气缸识别，例如在发动机起动时段的早期阶段，其中发动机的旋转易于突然且极大地变化，并且识别的误差 可能导致气缸，从而避免对发动机造成任何损坏。 在另一方面，确定气缸识别的结果是正确还是不正确，如果正确，则基于气缸识别的结果来控制发动机，但是如果不正确，则基于其他发动机操作参数来控制发动机 以避免不正确的气缸识别导致发动机不正确控制。

公开(公告)号：US5010864A

公开(公告)日：1991-04-30

申请号：US421022

申请日：1989-10-13

Applicant: Atsuko Matsuoka ,  Wataru Fukui

Inventor： Atsuko Matsuoka ,  Wataru Fukui

IPC: F02P5/15 ,  F02P7/073

CPC classification number: F02P5/1512 ,  F02P5/1504 ,  F02P7/073 ,  Y02T10/46

Abstract: An ignition timing control apparatus for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine has a position sensor for generating a series of position signals. Each signal corresponds to one of the cylinders of the engine and indicates a first position and a second position with respect to top dead center of the piston of the corresponding cylinder. The number of degrees of crankshaft rotation between the first and second positions is different for a prescribed reference cylinder of the engine than for the other cylinders of the engine. A cylinder recognizing portion of a microcomputer recognizes the reference cylinder based on the signal from the position sensor. An ignition timing braking portion of the microcomputer performs ignition timing braking when the target ignition timing falls during a prescribed braking period and ignition has yet to take place when a piston reaches its second position. A braking period adjusting portion adjusts the length of the braking period depending on which cylinder is firing and on whether cylinder recognition has been completed.

Abstract translation: 用于多缸内燃机的点火正时控制装置具有用于产生一系列位置信号的位置传感器。 每个信号对应于发动机中的一个气缸，并且指示相对于相应气缸的活塞的上止点的第一位置和第二位置。 对于发动机的规定的参考气缸，第一和第二位置之间的曲轴旋转角度数量不同于发动机的其它气缸的曲轴旋转度。 微型计算机的圆筒识别部分基于来自位置传感器的信号来识别参考圆柱体。 当目标点火正时在规定的制动期间下降时，微型点火正时制动部分执行点火正时制动，并且当活塞到达其第二位置时，点火尚未发生。 制动期间调整部根据哪个气缸正在点火来调节制动周期的长度以及是否已经完成气缸识别。

公开(公告)号：US4996958A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-05

申请号：US489633

申请日：1990-03-07

Applicant: Toshio Iwata ,  Wataru Fukui

Inventor： Toshio Iwata ,  Wataru Fukui

IPC: F02D45/00 ,  F02P5/15 ,  F02P7/077

CPC classification number: F02P7/0775 ,  F02P5/1504 ,  Y02T10/46

Abstract: An ignition timing controlling apparatus wherein ignition timing of an internal combustion engine used for driving a vehicle is controlled by calculating time required for ignition from a rotational referential position according to the target ignition timing calculated on the basis of the running state of the internal combustion engine and an average value of detected periods of the rotational referential position of the internal combustion engine, is capable of carrying out a stabilized ignition timing controlling even when the internal combustion engine creates periodic rotational variation.

Abstract translation: 一种点火正时控制装置，其中，用于驾驶车辆的内燃机的点火正时通过根据基于内燃机的运行状态计算出的目标点火时间，计算从旋转参考位置点火所需的时间来控制 并且即使当内燃机产生周期性的旋转变化时，内燃机的旋转参考位置的检测周期的平均值也能够执行稳定的点火正时控制。

公开(公告)号：US4989448A

公开(公告)日：1991-02-05

申请号：US420067

申请日：1989-10-11

Applicant: Wataru Fukui ,  Toshio Iwata

Inventor： Wataru Fukui ,  Toshio Iwata

IPC: F02B3/06 ,  F02D41/34 ,  F02P7/073

CPC classification number: F02P7/073 ,  F02D41/009 ,  F02B3/06

Abstract: A cylinder recognition apparatus has a position sensor which generates output pulses indicating prescribed positions of each piston of the engine. Based on a ratio which is a function of the period and pulses width of the output pulses, a microcomputer recognizes a reference cylinder of the engine and generates a series of data values, each value indicating the reference cylinder or one of the other cylinders of the engine. The data series is temporarily stored in a first shift register as a first series and is compared with a normal series by a checking device to determine if the first series is normal. The first series is provided to an engine controller only if it is determined to be a normal series. A second shift register may be provided for temporarily storing, as a second series, a series which was determined to be normal. A comparator compares the contents of the first and second shift registers to make sure that the first series was correctly transferred from one register to the other. The second series is provided to an engine controller only if the comparator determines that the first and second series are the same. If the two series are not the same, the second series is replaced by a normal series from the first shift register.

Abstract translation: 气缸识别装置具有产生表示发动机的每个活塞的规定位置的输出脉冲的位置传感器。 基于作为输出脉冲的周期和脉冲宽度的函数的比率，微型计算机识别发动机的参考气缸并产生一系列数据值，每个值表示参考气缸或其他气缸中的一个 发动机。 数据序列被暂时存储在第一移位寄存器中作为第一序列，并且通过检查装置与正常序列进行比较，以确定第一序列是否正常。 仅当确定为正常系列时，才将第一系列提供给发动机控制器。 可以提供第二移位寄存器，用于暂时存储确定为正常的一系列的第二系列。 比较器比较第一和第二移位寄存器的内容，以确保第一个系列正确地从一个寄存器传输到另一个寄存器。 仅当比较器确定第一和第二系列相同时，第二系列被提供给发动机控制器。 如果两个系列不一样，则第二个系列由第一个移位寄存器的正常系列代替。