Method for controlling cylinder deactivation

Details Method for controlling cylinder deactivation Method for controlling cylinder deactivation

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Gimie, Mahmoud (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Charge forming device

Fuel injection system

Reexamination Certificate

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07913669

ABSTRACT:
A method of controlling a cylinder deactivation system is disclosed. Information from one or more sensors is received by a control unit. The control unit compares the current values of a parameter with one or more prohibited ranges in order to determine if cylinder deactivation should be prohibited. The one or more prohibited ranges are discrete ranges, each with a lower limit and an upper limit.

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