Predictive spark timing method

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1988-08-29

1990-01-09

Lall, Parshotam S.

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36443107, 123417, 123416, F02P 515

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048932442

ABSTRACT:
A microprocessor based electronic spark control for an internal combustion engine is programmed to determine spark time using a prediction of engine speed during the spark period in which the next spark should occur and to make the calculations immediately prior to that period. The prediction is based upon the most recent speed information including a reference period value just prior to the next spark period. Reference pulses produced from a crankshaft driven transducer determine the measured reference periods and preferably comprise a plurality of pulses per spark event. One reference period is chosen as a base period and a weighted difference of recent periods is used to adjust the base to predict the spark period. The spark period or the corresponding engine speed is used in calculating the spark angle and the conversion to spark time. A hardware interrupt to the microprocessor causes the calculations to be made when the reference pulse nearest the next spark occurs.

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