JP2018096240A - Abnormal combustion detection device of internal combustion engine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an abnormal combustion detection device of an internal combustion engine capable of securing detection accuracy for knocking, and also detecting abnormal combustion different from knocking.SOLUTION: An abnormal combustion detection device is configured to convert an output signal NS of a vibration sensor 1 installed on an internal combustion engine 100 into plural signals with different gain to acquire them; select a signal with lower gain as an engine speed becomes higher; and detect occurrence of knocking of the internal combustion engine. Further, the abnormal combustion detection device is configured to determine abnormal combustion different from the knocking, with a non-selective signal or signal with low gain among the plural signals with different gain acquired by converting the output signal of the vibration sensor.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an abnormal combustion detection device that detects abnormal combustion of an internal combustion engine (engine).

  The abnormal combustion phenomenon of the engine includes, for example, knocking that occurs after ignition and preignition that occurs before ignition. Detection and countermeasures for knocking have been implemented in various ways, but due to the high compression ratio and high supercharging associated with downsizing of supercharged direct injection engines in recent years, there is a problem of pre-ignition in low rotation and high load areas. Has become apparent. Pre-ignition that occurs in low-rotation and high-load regions is also called super knock, and it may cause a sudden pressure rise and lead to engine damage. For this reason, the necessity for not only knocking detection but also pre-ignition detection is increasing.

  In Patent Document 1, the output signals of one or two vibration detection sensors are supplied to two band-pass filters having independent frequencies, and these signals are converted into digital signals using A / D converters having different gains. And a technique for detecting knocking and pre-ignition by comparing each vibration component specific to knocking and pre-ignition with a threshold value.

Japanese Patent No. 3236766

  According to the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, both knocking and pre-ignition can be detected using the output signal of the vibration detection sensor. However, since the signal level of the vibration detection sensor is low when the engine is low and the signal level is high when the engine is high, it is difficult to ensure a sufficient dynamic range, and knocking detection accuracy may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an abnormal combustion detection device for an internal combustion engine that can detect abnormal combustion different from knocking while ensuring detection accuracy of knocking. There is.

  The abnormal combustion detection apparatus for an internal combustion engine according to the present invention acquires an output signal of a vibration sensor installed in an internal combustion engine by converting it into a plurality of signals having different gains, and a signal having a lower gain as the engine speed increases. And detecting abnormal combustion different from knocking using a non-selected signal or a low gain signal.

  In the present invention, among the signals obtained by converting the output signal of the vibration sensor for knock detection into a plurality of signals having different gains, a non-selected signal that is not used for knock detection when the engine speed is high, or the gain Abnormal combustion different from knocking is determined using a low signal. Thereby, for detection of knocking, the output signal of the vibration sensor is converted into a plurality of signals having different gains, and accuracy is ensured by selecting according to the engine speed, and a non-selected signal not used for knocking detection, or Abnormal combustion that is different from knocking can be detected by using a low gain signal.

1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an abnormal combustion detection device for an internal combustion engine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a characteristic diagram illustrating a performance curve of a supercharged direct injection engine for explaining pre-ignition. FIG. 6 is a waveform diagram for illustrating pre-ignition and showing a pressure curve in a cylinder when a super knock occurs. It is a figure for demonstrating the pre-ignition detection area and the knocking detection area in the abnormal combustion detection apparatus shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the abnormal combustion detection apparatus shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation following FIG. 5.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows extracted main parts related to the detection of knocking and the detection of preignition in the abnormal combustion detection apparatus for an internal combustion engine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 2 and 3 are diagrams for explaining pre-ignition that occurs in a low rotation / high load region. FIG. 2 is a characteristic diagram showing an engine performance curve of a supercharged direct injection engine. FIG. It is a wave form diagram which shows a pressure curve in a cylinder. FIG. 4 shows a pre-ignition detection section and a knocking detection section in the abnormal combustion detection apparatus of FIG.

  In this embodiment, paying attention to the fact that pre-ignition that may lead to engine breakage occurs in the low-rotation region of the engine, and that the signal strength of the vibration sensor is greater in pre-ignition than knocking, engine low-speed By using a high-speed (low gain) signal processing unit that is sometimes not used for pre-ignition detection, both the knocking and pre-ignition are detected while maintaining the basic system configuration and knock detection accuracy. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the supercharged direct injection engine, the output (power) increases as indicated by the broken line 20 as the engine speed increases, but the torque is relatively low as indicated by the solid line 30. Maximum torque is generated, and the maximum torque is maintained near high rotation. Pre-ignition is likely to occur in the low-rotation region 40 surrounded by a diagonal line.

Preignition (super knock) that occurs in a low rotation / high load region such as sudden acceleration from a vehicle stopped state or full open acceleration is accompanied by a rapid pressure increase and pressure fluctuation as shown by a solid line 50 in FIG. In FIG. 3, an alternate long and short dash line 60 indicates a change in pressure in the cylinder when the engine is idling, a broken line 70 indicates a change in pressure during normal combustion, and a broken line 80 indicates a change in pressure during knocking (spark knock).
Thus, if pre-ignition occurs in the low rotation / high load region, there is a possibility that the engine will be greatly damaged. Tig is the ignition timing.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the in-cylinder pressure of the engine rises as the piston rises, and is ignited at a timing Tig immediately before the top dead center. The in-cylinder pressure greatly increases due to ignition, and then gradually decreases. As shown in FIG. 4B, the pre-ignition detection section and the knocking detection section partially overlap. In this embodiment, knocking is performed by selecting the output signals of the two A / D converters. And pre-ignition can be detected. As shown in FIG. 4 (c), the output signal of the vibration sensor is generated before ignition in the case of pre-ignition, and is generated after ignition in the case of knocking. Therefore, whether the output signal is in the pre-ignition detection period or the knocking detection period. Therefore, both abnormal combustions can be detected with the output signal of one vibration sensor.

That is, in the abnormal combustion detection apparatus shown in FIG. 1, the output signal NS of the vibration sensor (knock sensor) 1 installed in the engine 100 is input to the ECU 200, and the pressure vibration of the combustion chamber detected by the vibration sensor 1 by the ECU 200. Based on this, pre-ignition and knocking are detected, and the engine 100 is controlled to suppress abnormal combustion.
For example, a crank angle sensor 2 and a water temperature sensor 3 are further installed in the engine 100, and an output signal NE of the crank angle sensor 2 and an output signal TS of the water temperature sensor 3 are input to the ECU 200, respectively. The crank angle sensor 2 is used to detect the engine speed, and the water temperature sensor 3 is used to detect oil-induced super knocks at low water temperatures.

  The output signal NS of the vibration sensor 1 input to the ECU 200 is amplified by the amplifier 4 and input to the high rotation signal input unit (low gain) 6a of the CPU 6, and the output signal NS of the vibration sensor 1 is Amplified by the amplifiers 4 and 5 and input to the low rotation signal input section (high gain) 6 b of the CPU 6. The input terminals of the A / D converters 7 and 8 are connected to the signal input units 6a and 6b, respectively, and the output signal (analog signal) NS of the vibration sensor 1 amplified with different gains is A / D converted. Each of the devices 7 and 8 converts the signal into a digital signal. The output of the A / D converter 7 is supplied to the knocking detection processing unit 9a when the engine speed is high, and is supplied to the pre-ignition detection processing unit 9c when the engine speed is low. Here, the knocking detection processing unit 9a, the pre-ignition detection processing unit 9c, and the input switching are realized by software, but each processing unit is formed by a dedicated IC chip or module and switched by a switch element such as a transistor. If configured, it can also be realized by hardware.

  When detecting knocking, the CPU 6 selects a high gain signal input from the signal input unit 6b when the engine speed is low, and is input from the signal input unit 6a when the engine speed is high. Select a low gain signal. Therefore, a digital signal output from the A / D converter 8 is input to the knocking detection processing unit 9b when the engine is running at a low speed, and a digital signal output from the A / D converter 7 is processed when the engine is running at a high speed. Is input to the unit 9a, and the arithmetic unit 9 performs a knocking detection process. The knocking detection processing unit 9b is also realized by software, but can also be configured by hardware.

  The reason for this configuration is that knocking has a characteristic that the signal level is small when the engine 100 is rotating at a low speed and the signal level is large when the engine 100 is at a high speed. Two A / D converters 7 and 8 are assigned to one vibration sensor 1 for low rotation (high gain) and high rotation (low gain), and these A / D converters 7 and 8 The output digital signal is input to the arithmetic unit 9 to perform knocking detection processing according to the engine speed. Thus, by performing signal processing with two systems for low rotation and high rotation, a sufficient dynamic range can be ensured and highly accurate knock detection can be realized.

  On the other hand, the pre-ignition generation region leading to engine breakage is limited to the low rotation region as described above, and the signal strength is larger in the pre-ignition than in the knocking. Therefore, when the engine 100 is rotating at low speed, the A / D converter 7 for high rotation (low gain) is used for detecting the pre-ignition, and the pre-ignition detection process is executed. At this time, the A / D converter 8 is used for knocking detection and executes knocking detection processing. As described above, one vibration sensor 1 can detect knocking using an output signal having a different gain, and can also detect preignition that is abnormal combustion different from knocking.

Further, the output signal NE of the crank angle sensor 2 is input to the signal input unit 6c of the CPU 6, and the output signal TS of the water temperature sensor 3 is input to the signal input unit 6d, and these signals are also converted into digital signals. . Then, for example, the engine speed is detected from the output signal NE of the crank angle sensor 2, and is used for switching the input of the output of the A / D converter 7 to the knocking detection processing unit 9a and the pre-ignition detection processing unit 9c. . Further, the output signal TS of the water temperature sensor 3 is used for determining the state of the engine 100 and the surrounding environment.
Further, the ECU 200 includes a storage device 11 and is used for various programs and initial values of data for controlling the engine 100 by the control device 12, and determination for switching between the knocking detection processing unit 9a and the pre-ignition detection processing unit 9c. Predetermined values such as engine speed, load, and water temperature are stored, and learning values are stored.

  When abnormal combustion of engine 100 is detected by the knocking detection process and the pre-ignition detection process by arithmetic unit 9, engine 100 is controlled by control device 12 so as to suppress the abnormal combustion. For example, when it is detected that knocking has occurred, the ignition timing is retarded. Further, when it is detected that pre-ignition has occurred, an ETB (Electronic throttle body) is closed and fuel is cut.

  Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The engine speed is detected by a sensor (crank angle sensor 2 in this example) installed in the engine 100 (step S1), and the engine speed is compared with a predetermined value stored in advance in the storage device 11 (step S2). ). If the engine speed is less than or equal to the predetermined value, the load is compared with the predetermined value (step S3). If the load is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the water temperature is further compared with the predetermined value (step S4). When the water temperature is lower than or equal to the predetermined value, it is determined whether or not the pre-ignition detection section (step S5).

  If it is determined in step S5 that it is the pre-ignition detection section, the pre-ignition detection processing unit 9c is selected (step S6), and the output signal of the vibration sensor 1 is converted to A / D by the A / D converter 7 for high rotation. D conversion is performed (step S7), and the A / D conversion result is input to the arithmetic unit 9 to perform preignition detection processing (step S8).

  The pre-ignition detection process is performed by comparing the frequency of the output signal NS of the vibration sensor 1 with a frequency unique to abnormal combustion of the vibration sensor 1 stored in the storage device 11 when the voltage level of the output signal NS exceeds a predetermined value. Perform analysis. Since the preignition has a higher voltage level than knocking, the preignition can be detected only by the voltage level of the output signal NS. Further, the pre-ignition can be detected only by frequency analysis, and particularly in a region where the compression process and the expansion stroke of the engine 100 overlap, it is preferable to make a determination based on the frequency of the output signal of the vibration sensor 1. It is determined whether or not pre-ignition has been detected (step S9). When it is detected that pre-ignition has occurred, ETB is closed, fuel cut, etc. is performed to suppress pre-ignition (step). S10).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2 that the engine speed is greater than the predetermined value, it is determined whether or not it is a knocking detection section (step S11). If it is determined that it is in the knocking detection section, knocking detection processing is selected (step S12), and the output signal of the vibration sensor 1 is A / D converted by the A / D converter 7 for high rotation (step S13). Then, the knocking detection process is performed in the arithmetic unit 9 (step S14).

In the knocking detection process, when the voltage level of the output signal NS of the vibration sensor 1 exceeds a predetermined value, the knocking detection process is compared with the frequency specific to abnormal combustion of the vibration sensor 1 stored in the storage device 11. I do. Further, knocking can be detected not only by the combination of the voltage level and the frequency analysis but only by the voltage level or by the frequency analysis alone. In this case, since it may be easily affected by noise or the like, for example, background noise specific to the engine is stored as a learning value in the storage device 11, and the output signal NS of the vibration sensor 1 is used as the learning value. It is good to correct. When it is detected that knocking has occurred (step S15), the control device 12 performs knocking avoidance suppression, for example, retards the ignition timing (step S16).
If it is determined in step S11 that it is not a knocking detection section, if knocking is not detected in step S15, the detection of abnormal combustion is terminated and the process returns.

  If it is determined in step S3 that the load is smaller than the predetermined value, if it is determined in step S4 that the water temperature is higher than the predetermined value, if it is determined in step S5 that it is not the pre-ignition detection zone, and if it is determined in step S9 When the ignition is not detected, it is determined whether or not it is a knocking detection section (step S17). If it is determined that it is the knocking detection section, knocking detection processing is selected (step S18), and the output signal NS of the vibration sensor 1 is A / D converted by the A / D converter 8 for low rotation (step S19). ), Knocking detection processing is performed in the arithmetic unit 9 (step S20).

In the knocking detection process, when the voltage level of the output signal NS of the vibration sensor 1 exceeds a predetermined value, the knocking detection process is compared with the frequency specific to abnormal combustion of the vibration sensor 1 stored in the storage device 11. I do. Further, knocking can be detected not only by the combination of the voltage level and the frequency analysis but only by the voltage level or by the frequency analysis alone. In this case, since it may be easily affected by noise or the like, for example, background noise specific to the engine is stored as a learning value in the storage device 11, and the output signal NS of the vibration sensor 1 is used as the learning value. It is good to correct. When it is detected that knocking has occurred (step S21), the control device 12 performs knocking avoidance suppression, for example, retards the ignition timing (step S22).
If it is determined in step S17 that it is not the knocking detection zone, if knocking is not detected in step S21, the detection of abnormal combustion is terminated and the process returns.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the output signal NS of the vibration sensor 1 installed in the engine 100 is acquired by converting into two signals having different gains, and the gain increases as the engine speed increases. Select a low signal and detect the occurrence of knocking. Then, abnormal combustion different from knocking is determined using a non-selection signal. In this way, by using the A / D converter 7 for detecting knocking at the time of engine low rotation for pre-ignition detection, the vibration sensor 1 for detecting knocking and the signal processing unit (the amplifier 4, the A / D converter 7 and the calculation). The preignition can be detected using the device 9). Therefore, abnormal combustion different from knocking can be detected using the vibration sensor for detecting knocking and the signal processing unit.

  Although the present invention has been described above using the embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage.

<Modification 1>
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the engine speed, the load, and the water temperature are detected, and the detection of pre-ignition and the detection of knocking are switched. However, the engine speed can be switched only by the level of the engine speed, and the engine speed and the load may be switched in combination. Furthermore, the switching may be performed in consideration of the output of the sensor other than the engine speed, the load, and the water temperature.

<Modification 2>
Further, in steps S2 and S3 in FIG. 5, it is determined by the arithmetic unit 9 whether the engine speed is larger or smaller than a predetermined value or whether the load is larger or smaller than a predetermined value. It is also possible to store the engine speed and load map in 11 and use this map for determination.

<Modification 3>
Further, the output signal of the vibration sensor 1 is amplified by the amplifier 4 and the amplifiers 4 and 5 and A / D converted by the A / D converters 7 and 8, respectively. Each output can be processed by a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). Further, although amplification is performed by the one-stage amplifier 4 and the two-stage amplifiers 4 and 5, the configuration is not limited to this configuration as long as amplification can be performed with low gain and high gain.

<Modification 4>
Also, the output signal of the vibration sensor is obtained by converting it into two signals having different gains, but it is obtained by converting it into three or more signals having different gains, and the gain increases as the engine speed increases. A low signal may be selected, and abnormal combustion different from knocking may be determined using a non-selected signal or a low gain signal.

  The above-described embodiments and modifications include inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent elements are deleted from all the constituent elements shown in the embodiment and the modification, at least one of the problems described in the column of the problem to be solved by the invention can be solved, and in the column of the effect of the invention In the case where at least one of the stated effects can be obtained, a configuration in which this configuration requirement is deleted can be extracted as an invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Vibration sensor, 2 ... Crank angle sensor, 3 ... Water temperature sensor, 4, 5 ... Amplifier, 6 ... CPU, 6a ... Signal input part for high rotation (low gain), 6b ... Signal input part for low rotation ( (High gain), 6c, 6d ... signal input unit, 7, 8 ... A / D converter, 9 ... arithmetic unit, 9a, 9b ... knocking detection processing unit, 9c ... pre-ignition detection processing unit, 11 ... storage device, 12 ... Control device, 100 ... Engine, 200 ... ECU, NS ... Vibration sensor output signal, NE ... Crank angle sensor output signal, TS ... Water temperature sensor output signal

Claims (8)

The output signal of the vibration sensor installed in the internal combustion engine is obtained by converting it into a plurality of signals having different gains, a signal having a lower gain is selected as the engine speed increases, and the occurrence of knocking of the internal combustion engine is detected. An abnormal combustion detection device for detecting,
An abnormal combustion detection apparatus for an internal combustion engine, characterized in that abnormal combustion different from knocking is determined using a non-selection signal or a low gain signal.   The abnormal combustion detection device for an internal combustion engine according to claim 1, wherein the determination of abnormal combustion different from the knocking is executed when the engine speed is lower than a predetermined value.   The abnormality of the internal combustion engine according to claim 1, wherein the determination of abnormal combustion different from the knocking is executed when the engine speed is lower than a predetermined value and a high load is applied to the internal combustion engine. Combustion detection device.   The determination of abnormal combustion different from the knocking is performed when the engine speed is lower than a predetermined value, a high load is applied to the internal combustion engine, and a cooling water temperature is lower than a predetermined value. The abnormal combustion detection device for an internal combustion engine according to claim 1.   5. The internal combustion engine according to claim 1, wherein the determination of abnormal combustion different from the knocking uses an output voltage of the vibration sensor or a frequency specific to abnormal combustion of the vibration sensor. Abnormal combustion detection device.   The determination of knocking is performed based on the frequency of the output signal of the vibration sensor, and the determination of abnormal combustion different from the knocking is determined by a voltage level. An abnormal combustion detection device for an internal combustion engine according to claim 1.   The determination of abnormal combustion different from the knocking is further performed based on the frequency of the output signal of the vibration sensor in a region where the compression process and the expansion stroke of the internal combustion engine overlap. An abnormal combustion detection device for an internal combustion engine as described.   The process of converting the output signal of the vibration sensor into a plurality of signals is performed by A / D converting the outputs of the amplifiers having different gains by the A / D converter, or the outputs of the amplifiers having the different gains by the DSP. The abnormal combustion detection device for an internal combustion engine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the processing is performed by a (Digital Signal Processor).