Method for detecting an irregularity in valve-timing changeover

Details Method for detecting an irregularity in valve-timing changeover Method for detecting an irregularity in valve-timing changeover

1989-08-01

1991-03-05

Okonsky, David A.

Internal-combustion engines

Poppet valve operating mechanism

With means for varying timing

123 9015, F01L 134

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049969544

ABSTRACT:
A method for detecting an irregularity in the valve-timing changeover in an engine having a valve operating mechanism capable of operating the intake valves or exhaust valves, or both, in a different manner, known as valve timing, such as the magnitude of valve lift or the duration the valve remains open, for improving the operation of the engine at different engine speeds. The method compares the oil pressure in the supply passage to the valve timing changeover mechanism with the oil pressure that should exist after the changeover caused by the latest instruction to determine an irregularity if the pressures are not equal. A time delay may be used to accommodate the inherent time lay in the changeover to avoid a premature determination of an irregularity. An alarm may be energized or a fail-safe procedure initiated when an irregularity is detected.

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