摘要:
A method for operating an engine includes defining a two-dimensional search region based upon an input power transmittable between the internal combustion engine and an electromechanical transmission. The method further includes iteratively dividing the two-dimensional search region into a plurality of subregions based upon one of the input power and the input speed, iteratively determining an engine operating point within each of the subregions, iteratively calculating an operating cost to operate the internal combustion engine and the electromechanical transmission to meet the operator torque request for each engine operating point within each of the subregions, and iteratively identifying the subregion having a minimum operating cost to meet the operator torque request. A preferred engine operating point is determined based upon the engine operating point within the identified subregion having the minimum operating cost to meet the operator torque request.
摘要:
A method to determine a preferred operating point for an internal combustion engine includes determining a current set of candidate operating points for a current search iteration. The method further includes iteratively determining an operating cost for operating the internal combustion engine at each candidate operating point of the current search iteration, and determining the preferred operating point for operating the internal combustion engine after a predetermined number of search iterations.
摘要:
A method for controlling a powertrain includes determining an operator torque request, determining a time-based derivative of the operator torque request, determining a first future time, and predicting a change in the operator torque request based upon the operator torque request, the time-based derivative of the operator torque request, and the first future time.
摘要:
A powertrain system includes an engine coupled to an input member of a transmission operative to transmit power between the input member, a torque machine and an output member. The torque machine is connected to an energy storage device. The engine is selectively operative in engine states comprising an engine-on state and an engine-off state. A method for controlling a powertrain system includes determining a first power range for output power of the energy storage device, commanding the engine to transition from a first engine state to a second engine state, and expanding the first power range of the energy storage device and controlling the torque machine based upon the expanded power range of the energy storage device during the transition from the first engine state to the second engine state.
摘要:
A hybrid powertrain system includes a transmission device operative to transfer power between an input member, a torque machine and an output member, the output member coupled to a driveline coupled to a wheel to transfer tractive torque therebetween. A method for controlling the hybrid powertrain system includes monitoring an operator torque request, determining an operating range state of the transmission device, determining a net output torque to the output member based upon the operator torque request, determining a lash state of the driveline, and determining a command for transferring output torque to the output member based upon the operating range state of the transmission device, the net output torque, and the lash state of the driveline.
摘要:
A powertrain system includes a transmission device operative to transfer power between an input member and a plurality of torque machines and an output member. The torque machines are connected to an energy storage device and the transmission device is operative in one of a plurality of operating range states. A method for controlling the powertrain system includes monitoring available power from the energy storage device, determining system constraints, determining constraints on an output torque to the output member based upon the system constraints and the available power from the energy storage device, determining an operator torque request, determining an output torque command based upon the constraints on the output torque and the operator torque request, and determining preferred torque commands for each of the torque machines based upon the output torque command.
摘要:
A powertrain system includes a transmission operative to transfer power between an engine coupled to an input member and a plurality of torque machines and an output member, A method for controlling the powertrain system includes monitoring system operation and determining an output torque request, determining a closed loop speed error, determining motor torque offsets to the torque machines based upon the closed loop speed error, determining output torque constraints based upon the motor torque offsets and the system operation, determining an output torque command based upon the output torque request and the output torque constraints, determining preferred motor torque commands for the torque machines based upon the output torque command, reducing the preferred motor torque commands for the torque machines using the motor torque offsets to the torque machines, and adjusting the reduced preferred motor torque commands for the torque machines based upon the closed loop speed error.
摘要:
A valve control system for an internal combustion engine including a poppet valve (21) and high lift (15) and low lilt (31) cam lobes. A latchable rocker arm includes an outer rocker arm (33) and an inner rocker arm (35), and a slider mechanism (37) which is biased by a spring (67) to the high lilt mode (FIG. 1). An actuator assembly (27) includes and arm (103) biased by a spring (101) into engagement with the slider (37), biasing the slider toward the unlatched (low lift) mode (FIG. 2 ). The actuator (27) includes an electromagnetic coil (83) which moves an armature (87) into engagement with the arm (103), biasing the arm in opposition to the force of the actuator spring (101), but aided initially by the force of the slider spring (67).
摘要:
A method of controlling exhaust gas recirculation by means of an EGR valve (55). An electromagnetic actuator (41) is associated with a housing (47) to transmit movement of an actuator output (75) into reciprocating movement of the EGR valve in response to changes in an electrical input signal (95), and the method comprises generating (93) a compensator gain value to modify the electrical input signal (95). The improved method provides a valve position sensor (79) and generates a position signal (97) representing instantaneous valve position. The next step is storing (105) a first relationship (DCTHLD) of the electrical input signal (95) required to change the instantaneous valve position, then, during ongoing operation, generating (105) a then-current, second relationship (DC) of the electrical input signal (95) required to change the instantaneous valve position. Next is comparing (105) the second relationship (DC) to the first (DCTHLD) and generating (111) a corresponding difference factor, then using (111) that difference factor to modify (93) the compensator gain value correspondingly. This method enables the system to adapt to changes in system friction.
摘要:
An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) assembly (23) for an internal combustion engine, including an EGR valve (54) having a valve stem (55) reciprocating within a housing (61), between open (FIG. 3) and closed positions. Preferably, the EGR assembly is mounted on the exhaust manifold (15), and the EGR valve can communicate exhaust gas back to the intake manifold (13) in a known manner. The EGR assembly includes an electric motor (41), and a gear train (65) to move the EGR valve (54) in response to changes in an electrical input signal. A plurality of power electronic components (97) are disposed within a controls housing (91), which defines a slot (99) in face-to-face relation to a cooling chamber (81) defined by the housing (61) surrounding the valve stem (55). The cooling chamber (81) and the slot (99) cooperate to define a coolant passage, and the valve stem (55) and the power components (97) are in close proximity to the coolant passage, thus permitting the use of less expensive electrical components, rated for relatively lower temperatures.