Internal-combustion engines – Convertible cycle
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-19
2007-06-19
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Convertible cycle
Reexamination Certificate
active
10454095
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for extending the load range of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) in an internal combustion engine includes detecting a current state of the engine, detecting a load demand placed on the engine, determining if the load demand is beyond a power generating capacity of a four-stroke engine cycle based on the current state of the engine and the load demand, and switching from the four-stroke engine cycle mode to a two-stroke engine cycle mode when it is determined that the load demand is beyond the capacity of the four-stroke engine cycle.
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Ahmed Jasim
Hathout Jean-Pierr
Kojic Aleksandar
Benton Jason
Cronin Stephen K.
Kenyon & Kenyon LLP
Robert & Bosch GmbH
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