System and method for operation of an engine having multiple...

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2007-05-07

2010-10-19

McMahon, M. (Department: 3741)

Internal-combustion engines

Vibration compensating device

Balancing arrangement

Reexamination Certificate

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07814878

ABSTRACT:
A method of operating an engine having an adjustable balance shaft may comprise adjusting operation of the balance shaft during engine operation in response to an engine combustion mode. For example, balance shafts may be disabled during SI mode and enabled during HCCI mode. Various alternative examples may also be used.

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UK Intellectual Property Office, International Search Report of GB0807465.0, Aug. 5, 2008, UK IPO, 1 page.

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