Internal-combustion engines – Poppet valve operating mechanism – Electrical system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-17
2007-04-17
Denion, Thomas (Department: 3748)
Internal-combustion engines
Poppet valve operating mechanism
Electrical system
C123S090150, C123S090240, C251S129150, C251S129160, C251S129180, C251S129070, C701S105000, C701S111000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11049032
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for controlling electromechanical valves operating in an engine is presented. According to the method, armature levitation is strategically used during a cycle of a cylinder. The method can reduce fuel consumption and power supply requirements, at least under some conditions.
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Ervin James D.
Megli Thomas W.
Denion Thomas
Ford Global Technologies LLC
Lewis Donald J.
Lippa Allan J.
Riddle Kyle M.
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