Method and apparatus for reducing wear of valve actuators

Details Method and apparatus for reducing wear of valve actuators Method and apparatus for reducing wear of valve actuators

2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Kwon, John T. (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Engine speed regulator

Responsive to deceleration mode

C123S322000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06935305

ABSTRACT:
A control system for an internal combustion engine includes a plurality of valve actuators, each of which is operatively connected to at least one of a plurality of combustion chambers of the engine to open and/or hold open at least one valve associated with a combustion chamber. A controller is provided that is adapted to command the use of less than all of the valve actuators in a substantially balanced manner.

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