公开(公告)号：US11767797B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US17830055

申请日：2022-06-01

Applicant: Cummins Inc.

Inventor： Anant Puri ,  J. Steven Kolhouse ,  Apurva A. Chunodkar

IPC: F02D17/02 ,  B60K6/24 ,  B60K6/26 ,  F02D41/14 ,  F02D41/24

CPC classification number: F02D17/02 ,  B60K6/24 ,  B60K6/26 ,  F02D41/1498 ,  F02D41/2406 ,  B60Y2200/92 ,  B60Y2300/435 ,  F02D2200/0802

Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for controlling a cylinder deactivation (CDA) operation for an electrified powertrain, the electrified powertrain comprising an engine and an additional power source, the engine having a plurality of cylinders. The method includes the step of operating the electrified powertrain in a CDA mode and deactivating one or more selected cylinders of the plurality of cylinders; receiving measurement data indicative of operating conditions of the electrified powertrain; analyzing the measurement data to determine whether a predetermined operating condition is met; and adjusting the CDA operation by adjusting the duration of the CDA operation or changing a number of deactivated cylinders.

公开(公告)号：US11572969B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-07

申请号：US16711804

申请日：2019-12-12

Applicant: Cummins Inc.

Inventor： Shawn A. Rockey ,  J. Steven Kolhouse

IPC: F16L33/18 ,  F16L33/035 ,  F16L19/02 ,  F16J15/02

Abstract: A fluid transfer connector securely connects a port fitting of a fluid device to a fluid hose. The fluid transfer connector includes an attachment member attachable to the port fitting of the fluid storage device. The fluid transfer connector further includes a hose adapter including a housing with a seal that wipes and sealingly engages the port fitting when the hose adapter is engaged to the attachment member.

公开(公告)号：US20220412276A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-29

申请号：US17822885

申请日：2022-08-29

Applicant: Cummins Inc.

Inventor： C. Larry Bruner ,  Phanindra V. Garimella ,  Geomy George ,  Timothy P. Lutz ,  J. Steven Kolhouse ,  Edmund P. Hodzen ,  Robert Charles Borregard ,  Mark A. Rosswurm ,  Axel Otto zur Loye

IPC: F02D19/08 ,  F02D41/22 ,  F02D19/06 ,  F02D35/02 ,  F02D19/10 ,  F02D41/00 ,  F02D41/14

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for controlling operation of dual fuel engines are disclosed that regulate the fuelling amounts provided by a first fuel and a second fuel during operation of the engine. The first fuel can be a liquid fuel and the second fuel can be a gaseous fuel. The fuelling amounts are controlled to improve operational outcomes of the duel fuel engine.

公开(公告)号：US20220397071A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-15

申请号：US17776015

申请日：2020-11-05

Applicant: CUMMINS INC.

Inventor： J. Steven Kolhouse ,  Steven John Small

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  F01L13/00

Abstract: A system for selectively activating and deactivating cylinders includes a first cylinder positioned in a cylinder block. A first intake or exhaust valve is coupled to the first cylinder and is actuated by a first coupling mechanism. A first oil control solenoid is coupled to the first coupling mechanism, the first oil control solenoid deactivates the first coupling mechanism to maintain the first intake or exhaust valve in a closed position. A second cylinder is positioned in the cylinder block, and a second intake or exhaust valve is coupled to the second cylinder. The second intake or exhaust valve is actuated by a second coupling mechanism. A second oil control solenoid is coupled to the second coupling mechanism, the second oil control solenoid deactivates the second coupling mechanism to maintain the second intake or exhaust valve in a closed position. The first oil control solenoid and the second oil control solenoid have different operating parameters.

公开(公告)号：US20220099038A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-31

申请号：US17549101

申请日：2021-12-13

Applicant: Cummins Inc.

Inventor： J. Steven Kolhouse ,  Carlos Alcides Lana ,  Vivek A. Sujan ,  Phani Vajapeyazula ,  J. Stephen Wills ,  Thomas M. Yonushonis

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  F02D41/02 ,  F02D11/10 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/00

Abstract: An apparatus includes a control circuit. The control circuit is structured to interpret condition data indicative of an external operating condition of a vehicle, determine an operating parameter of the vehicle based on an actuator response of an actuator of the vehicle, compare the operating parameter to an operating parameter threshold where the operating parameter threshold is based on the external operating condition, and remap an actuator response map of the actuator based on the comparison indicating that the operating parameter does not satisfy the operating parameter threshold. The operating parameter includes at least one of a fuel economy value, an emissions value, an acceleration value, a braking value, or a wear value.

公开(公告)号：US20220034267A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-03

申请号：US16983010

申请日：2020-08-03

Applicant: Cummins Inc.

Inventor： Anant Puri ,  J. Steven Kolhouse ,  Apurva A. Chunodkar

IPC: F02D17/02 ,  B60K6/24 ,  B60K6/26 ,  F02D41/24 ,  F02D41/14

Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for controlling a cylinder deactivation (CDA) operation for an electrified powertrain, the electrified powertrain comprising an engine and an additional power source, the engine having a plurality of cylinders. The method includes the step of: operating the electrified powertrain in a CDA mode and deactivating one or more selected cylinders of the plurality of cylinders; receiving measurement data indicative of operating conditions of the electrified powertrain; analyzing the measurement data to determine whether a predetermined operating condition is met; and adjusting the CDA operation by adjusting the duration of the CDA operation or changing a number of deactivated cylinders.

公开(公告)号：US20220018321A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-20

申请号：US17490162

申请日：2021-09-30

Applicant: Cummins Inc.

Inventor： J. Steven Kolhouse ,  Anthony Kyle Perfetto

IPC: F02M43/04 ,  F02M43/02 ,  F02B1/10

Abstract: A fuel system is provided, comprising: a liquid fuel source; a gaseous fuel source; and a dual injector having a first flow path in flow communication with the liquid fuel source and a second flow path in flow communication with gaseous fuel source, and an outlet in flow communication with the first and second flow paths and positioned to directly inject liquid fuel from the first flow path and gaseous fuel from the second flow path into a combustion chamber of a cylinder of an engine.

公开(公告)号：US11199142B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-14

申请号：US16153398

申请日：2018-10-05

Applicant: Cummins, Inc.

Inventor： J. Steven Kolhouse ,  Carlos Alcides Lana ,  Vivek A. Sujan ,  Phani Vajapeyazula ,  J. Stephen Wills ,  Thomas M. Yonushonis

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  F02D41/02 ,  F02D11/10 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/00

Abstract: The systems, methods, and apparatuses provided herein disclose interpreting a performance criteria for a vehicle, wherein the performance criteria is indicative of a desired operating parameter for the vehicle; interpreting a good driver definition value indicative of a good driver profile for the interpreted performance criteria; determining a performance value indicative of how an operator of the vehicle is performing with respect to the good driver definition value; and in response to the performance value indicating that the vehicle is not satisfying the performance criteria, managing an actuator output response value for at least one actuator in the vehicle to facilitate achievement of the good driver definition value.

公开(公告)号：US20210300328A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-30

申请号：US17229438

申请日：2021-04-13

Applicant: CUMMINS INC.

Inventor： Manik Narula ,  Timothy C. Ernst ,  Michael J. Ruth ,  Jonathan A. Dickson ,  J. Steven Kolhouse ,  Nimish Bagayatkar

IPC: B60W20/14 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60K6/44 ,  B60K6/26 ,  F01N5/04

Abstract: A waste heat recovery (WHR) hybrid power system can be utilized in vehicles to convert heat energy into mechanical energy. The WHR system can include a WHR power unit structured to convert thermal energy into rotation of a WHR drive shaft. A motor/generator having a motor/generator shaft can selectively operate as a motor or a generator. A mechanical linkage can be structured to selectively link a output shaft to one of the WHR drive shaft and the motor/generator drive shaft independently of the other of the WHR drive shaft and the motor/generator drive shaft.

公开(公告)号：US11078854B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-03

申请号：US16990764

申请日：2020-08-11

Applicant: Cummins Inc.

Inventor： Aaron William Beinborn ,  J. Steven Kolhouse

IPC: F02D41/14 ,  F02D41/00 ,  F02D13/06

Abstract: A controller for a vehicle includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the controller to perform various operations. The operations include determining that the vehicle is in reverse and in response, initiating a cylinder deactivation mode for an engine of the vehicle.