Internal-combustion engines – Poppet valve operating mechanism – With means for varying timing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-11
2005-01-11
Denion, Thomas (Department: 3748)
Internal-combustion engines
Poppet valve operating mechanism
With means for varying timing
C123S090170, C123S348000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06840201
ABSTRACT:
A variable valve timing control apparatus is provided which comprises an operation angle control mechanism capable of varying an intake operation angle, a phase control mechanism capable of varying an intake maximum lift phase, and a control unit that controls the operation angle control mechanism and the phase control mechanism in accordance with an engine operating condition, wherein the control unit has an engine temperature estimating section that estimates an engine temperature and controls the intake operation angle so that when the engine is operating in an extremely low-load range including idling, the intake operation angle when an engine temperature is extremely low is set larger than that when the engine is cold, the extremely low-engine temperature being lower than the engine temperature when the engine is cold. A method of controlling a variable valve timing of an internal combustion engine is also provided.
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Chang Ching
Denion Thomas
Foley & Lardner LLP
Nissan Motor Co,. Ltd.
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