EP2288510A1 - Engine speed control method - Google Patents
Engine speed control methodInfo
- Publication number
- EP2288510A1 EP2288510A1 EP09755142A EP09755142A EP2288510A1 EP 2288510 A1 EP2288510 A1 EP 2288510A1 EP 09755142 A EP09755142 A EP 09755142A EP 09755142 A EP09755142 A EP 09755142A EP 2288510 A1 EP2288510 A1 EP 2288510A1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- engine
- hydraulic
- speed
- controlled
- controlled speed
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
- B60K25/00—Auxiliary drives
- B60K25/06—Auxiliary drives from the transmission power take-off
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
- B60K25/00—Auxiliary drives
- B60K25/02—Auxiliary drives directly from an engine shaft
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
- B60W30/00—Purposes of road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. of systems using conjoint control of vehicle sub-units
- B60W30/18—Propelling the vehicle
- B60W30/188—Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
- B60W30/1882—Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power characterised by the working point of the engine, e.g. by using engine output chart
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
- B60W30/00—Purposes of road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. of systems using conjoint control of vehicle sub-units
- B60W30/18—Propelling the vehicle
- B60W30/188—Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
- B60W30/1886—Controlling power supply to auxiliary devices
- B60W30/1888—Control of power take off [PTO]
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02B—INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
- F02B67/00—Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functions; Driving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for
- F02B67/08—Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functions; Driving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of non-mechanically driven auxiliary apparatus
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02D—CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES
- F02D29/00—Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto
- F02D29/04—Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving pumps
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02D—CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES
- F02D41/00—Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
- F02D41/02—Circuit arrangements for generating control signals
- F02D41/04—Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions
- F02D41/08—Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for idling
- F02D41/083—Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for idling taking into account engine load variation, e.g. air-conditionning
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
- B60W2300/00—Indexing codes relating to the type of vehicle
- B60W2300/17—Construction vehicles, e.g. graders, excavators
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
- B60W2710/00—Output or target parameters relating to a particular sub-units
- B60W2710/06—Combustion engines, Gas turbines
- B60W2710/0644—Engine speed
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO ASPECTS CROSS-CUTTING VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY
- B60Y2200/00—Type of vehicle
- B60Y2200/40—Special vehicles
- B60Y2200/41—Construction vehicles, e.g. graders, excavators
- B60Y2200/415—Wheel loaders
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO ASPECTS CROSS-CUTTING VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY
- B60Y2200/00—Type of vehicle
- B60Y2200/40—Special vehicles
- B60Y2200/41—Construction vehicles, e.g. graders, excavators
- B60Y2200/416—Cranes
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for controlling the engine speed of a heavy vehicle.
- the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for controlling the engine speed of a heavy vehicle where the engine powers a hydraulic pump adapted to power a hydraulic device.
- Heavy vehicles can in many cases be provided with a hydraulic system driving a hydraulic device built on or connected to the heavy vehicle.
- a hydraulic system driving a hydraulic device built on or connected to the heavy vehicle.
- An example is a truck provided with a body work such as a hydraulically powered crane.
- the engine of the heavy vehicle is adapted to power one or many hydraulic pumps which in turn generate a hydraulic flow that powers one or more hydraulic devices of the heavy vehicle.
- Conventional systems for controlling the engine typically strive to maintain a preset speed of the engine when the hydraulic device is used.
- the engine speed is controlled in response to both a currently demanded engine speed as demanded by the engine and an engine speed demanded by the hydraulic device.
- the engine set speed can be determined to be the highest of the engine speeds demanded by the engine and the hydraulic device or a an engine set speed related thereto.
- Using the method and device in accordance with the present invention will provide an improved control of the engine speed of a motorized vehicle provided with a hydraulic device such as a truck provided with a crane or a front loader or any other motorized vehicle having an engine driving a hydraulic pump for powering a hydraulic device. Because the engine speed required for powering the vehicle is continuously monitored and updated there is no need to set the engine speed to an unnecessary high speed, which in turn reduces fuel consumption. Also the working environment is improved in that the engine noise is kept at a minimum.
- Fig. 1a is a general view of a system for controlling the engine speed of a motor vehicle provided with a hydraulically driven device
- Fig. 2 is a flowchart illustrating steps performed when controlling the engine speed of a motor vehicle provided with a hydraulically driven device.
- a view of a system 100 for controlling the engine speed of an engine 105 powering a vehicle provided with a hydraulic device 103 is depicted.
- the system comprises a control module 109 for controlling the speed of the engine 105.
- the control module 109 is programmed to receive real time control signals from an engine controller 107 such as an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) provided signals indicative of a current engine operational conditions.
- the control module 109 is also connected to a controller 111 for controlling the hydraulic device 103.
- the controller 111 is adapted to control the hydraulic device in accordance with user input signals received from a user for example using a control device (not shown).
- the control module 109 receives signals from the controller 111 indicative of a currently demanded engine speed to power the hydraulic device 103. In accordance with one embodiment the controller emits a signal indicative of the current demanded flow in the hydraulic device 103. In accordance with one embodiment the hydraulic pump powering the hydraulic device is a pump with fixed capacity not being possible to adjust. In another embodiment the hydraulic pump powering the hydraulic device is a pressure compensating variable pump having a pressure controlled capacity. The control module is then programmed to convert the demanded flow to a preset engine speed for example using a look-up table. In accordance with another embodiment the controller 111 is adapted to emit a signal indicative of a demanded engine speed required for the demanded flow in the hydraulic device. - A -
- the control module continuously sets the engine speed in response to at least both signals from the engine and the hydraulic device.
- the engine speed is set to the highest of the engine speeds indicated by the engine controller signal and the hydraulic controller signal. For example if the signal from the engine controller indicates that the engine set speed should be 800 rpm and the demanded flow in the hydraulic device indicates that the engine set speed should be 900 rpm the controller module 109 sets the engine speed to the highest of the two, in this example the engine speed would be set to 900 rpm.
- a flow chart illustrating some procedural steps performed when controlling the engine speed of motorized vehicle provided with a hydraulic device is shown.
- the engine speed is set to a value in response to the engine speeds determined in steps 201 and 203.
- the set value for the engine speed is set to the highest of the engine speeds determined in steps 201 and 203 or a value related to the highest value.
- the procedure returns to step 201 to continuously update the engine speed in a step 207.
- control method as described herein can advantageously be computer implemented and the control algorithm can be stored as programmed instructions in a computer program stored on a digital storage medium.
- Using the method and system as described herein will provide an improved control of the engine speed of a motorized vehicle provided with a hydraulic device such as a truck provided with a crane or a front loader or any other motorized vehicle having an engine driving a hydraulic pump for powering a hydraulic device. Because the engine speed required for powering the vehicle is continuously monitored and updated there is no need to set the engine speed to an unnecessary high speed, which in turn reduces fuel consumption. Also the working environment is improved in that the engine noise is kept at a minimum.
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- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Transportation (AREA)
- Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
- Control Of Vehicle Engines Or Engines For Specific Uses (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE0801259A SE532428C2 (en) | 2008-05-29 | 2008-05-29 | Method for controlling the engine speed |
| PCT/SE2009/050566 WO2009145704A1 (en) | 2008-05-29 | 2009-05-19 | Engine speed control method |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| EP2288510A1 true EP2288510A1 (en) | 2011-03-02 |
| EP2288510A4 EP2288510A4 (en) | 2018-04-11 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| EP09755142.8A Withdrawn EP2288510A4 (en) | 2008-05-29 | 2009-05-19 | Engine speed control method |
Country Status (4)
| Country | Link |
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| EP (1) | EP2288510A4 (en) |
| BR (1) | BRPI0908655A2 (en) |
| SE (1) | SE532428C2 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2009145704A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE535475C2 (en) | 2010-08-26 | 2012-08-21 | Atlas Copco Rock Drills Ab | Method and system for controlling a power source at a rock drilling device and rock drilling device |
| US12055107B2 (en) | 2019-01-08 | 2024-08-06 | Cummins Inc. | Intelligent engine and pump controls |
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| WO1988002441A1 (en) * | 1986-10-05 | 1988-04-07 | Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. | Driving control apparatus for hydraulic construction machines |
| WO1992014046A1 (en) * | 1991-02-05 | 1992-08-20 | Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. | System for controlling revolution frequency of prime mover in hydraulically driven vehicle |
| US6019702A (en) * | 1998-05-14 | 2000-02-01 | Caterpillar Inc. | Automatic elevated idle speed control and method of operating same |
| US6276449B1 (en) * | 2000-03-23 | 2001-08-21 | Frederic M. Newman | Engine speed control for hoist and tongs |
| JP3748759B2 (en) * | 2000-05-16 | 2006-02-22 | 日立建機株式会社 | Pump drive engine speed control device |
| JP4109405B2 (en) * | 2000-05-19 | 2008-07-02 | 日立建機株式会社 | Engine control device for construction machinery |
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| WO2004029434A1 (en) * | 2002-09-26 | 2004-04-08 | Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. | Prime mover controller of construction machine |
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- 2008-05-29 SE SE0801259A patent/SE532428C2/en unknown
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- 2009-05-19 WO PCT/SE2009/050566 patent/WO2009145704A1/en not_active Ceased
- 2009-05-19 BR BRPI0908655-2A patent/BRPI0908655A2/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2009-05-19 EP EP09755142.8A patent/EP2288510A4/en not_active Withdrawn
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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| Publication number | Publication date |
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| SE0801259L (en) | 2009-11-30 |
| BRPI0908655A2 (en) | 2015-08-11 |
| SE532428C2 (en) | 2010-01-19 |
| WO2009145704A1 (en) | 2009-12-03 |
| EP2288510A4 (en) | 2018-04-11 |
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