WO1998055955A1 - Method and system for engine control - Google Patents
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- WO1998055955A1 WO1998055955A1 PCT/US1998/009289 US9809289W WO9855955A1 WO 1998055955 A1 WO1998055955 A1 WO 1998055955A1 US 9809289 W US9809289 W US 9809289W WO 9855955 A1 WO9855955 A1 WO 9855955A1
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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
- F02D9/00—Controlling engines by throttling air or fuel-and-air induction conduits or exhaust conduits
- F02D9/04—Controlling engines by throttling air or fuel-and-air induction conduits or exhaust conduits concerning exhaust conduits
- F02D9/06—Exhaust brakes
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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
- F02D41/042—Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for stopping the engine
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- the present invention relates to a method and system for reducing cab vibration during engine shutdown.
- the conventional practice utilizes electronic control units having volatile and nonvolatile memory, input and output driver circuitry, and a processor capable of executing a stored instruction set, to control the various functions of the engine and its associated systems.
- a particular electronic control unit communicates with a plethora of sensors, actuators, and, sometimes, other electronic control units necessary to control various functions which may include fuel delivery, cooling fan control, engine speed governing and overspeed protection, engine braking, torque control, vehicle speed control, or myriad others.
- One such method and apparatus for comprehensive integrated engine control is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,445,128, issued August 29, 1995 to Letang et al for "Method For Engine Control" and assigned to Detroit Diesel Corporation, assignee of the present invention.
- One type of engine method and system for obtaining a braking effect on an internal combustion engine involves converting the engine into an air compressor; i.e., by opening a valve to the atmosphere near the end of the compression stroke and closing it shortly afterwards.
- the momentum of the moving vehicle can be retarded utilizing this system, which is commonly referred to as a "Jake Brake”.
- Jacobs Manufacturing Company of Wilmington, Delaware.
- a method and system for reducing cab vibration during engine shutdown in a vehicle, including an internal combustion engine and an electronic control unit for controlling the engine by activating the engine brake.
- the system includes an electronic control unit in communication with an engine RPM sensor and an engine shutdown condition indicator, input from sensors and/or the engine control, and the logic which is executed to activate the engine brake when the engine is being shutdown.
- the system preferably monitors engine RPM and activates the engine brake when the engine is in automatic shutdown condition and the engine RPM has fallen below a predetermined engine brake activation threshold.
- the system also preferably deactivates the engine brake deactivation threshold to ensure that the engine brake is not activated when the engine is subsequently (either automatically or manually) restarted.
- the system preferably automatically activates the engine brake only after determining that fuel supply to the engine has been cut-off, thereby ensuring a smooth and efficient shutdown.
- FIGURE 1 is a block diagram of the engine shutdown method of the present invention implemented as part of an integrated comprehensive engine control system
- FIGURE 2 is a block diagram of the system of the present invention.
- FIGURE 3 is a flow diagram of one embodiment of the method and system of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 a block diagram of the system and method of the present invention is shown.
- the system is particularly suited for use in a vehicle 10 which includes an engine 12 which employs an engine braking system 14.
- a plurality of sensors 16, typically including an engine speed sensors 18 are in electrical communication with the Controller 20 via input ports 22.
- the Controller preferably includes a microprocessor 24 in communication with various computer-readable storage media 26 via data and control bus 28.
- Computer-readable storage media 26 may include any of the number of known devices which function as read-only memory (ROM) 30, random access memory (RAM) 32, keep-alive memory (KAM) 34, and the like.
- the computer-readable storage media may be implemented by any of a number of known physical devices capable of storing data representing instructions executable via a computer such as Controller 20.
- Known devices may include but are not limited to PROMs , EPROMs , EEPROMs , flash memory, and the like, in addition to magnetic, optical and combination media capable of temporary or permanent data storage.
- Computer-readable storage media 26 include various program instructions, software, and control logic to affect control of various systems and subsystems of the vehicle 10, such as the engine 12, transmission, and the like.
- the Controller 20 receives signals from sensors 16 via input ports 22 and generates output signals which may be provided to various actuators and/or components via output ports 36. Signals may also be provided to a display device 38 which includes various indicators such as lights 40 to communicate information relative to system operation to the operator of the vehicle. Display 38 may also include an alpha-numeric portion or other suitable operator interface to provide status information to a vehicle operator or a technician. As such, display 38 represents one or more displays or indicators which may be located throughout the vehicle interior and exterior, but is preferably located in the cab or interior of the vehicle .
- a manually operable control switch 42 which may be employed by the vehicle operator to select the desired level of operation of the engine brake.
- engine braking is achieved by increasing the exhaust stroke pressure of at least one of the cylinders. Increased engine braking can be obtained by increasing the number of cylinders, progressively more engine power is dissipated. For example, in a six-cylinder diesel engine, low engine braking is provided by increasing the exhaust stroke pressure of two cylinders whereas medium engine braking increases the exhaust stroke pressure of four cylinders .
- High engine braking increases the exhaust stroke pressure of all six cylinders.
- the operator has the ability to select the degree of engine braking to be employed by the system to achieve a smooth engine shutdown.
- the operator can override the operation of the present invention by switching the engine brake off, in which case automatic engine shutdown would not employ the engine brake.
- a data, diagnostics, and programming interface 44 may also be selectively connected to the Controller 20 via a plug 46 to exchange various information therebetween.
- Interface 44 may be used to change values within the computer-readable storage media 26, such as configuration settings, calibration variables, control logic and the like.
- the sensors 16 preferably include an engine speed sensor 18.
- Engine speed may be detected using any of a number of known sensors which provide signals indicative of rotational speed for the flywheel, or various internal engine components such as the crankshaft, camshaft or the like.
- engine speed is determined using a timing reference signal generated by a multi- tooth wheel coupled to the camshaft.
- Controller 20 receives signals from sensors and executes control logic embedded in hardware and/or software to monitor the operation of the engine to detect when an engine shutdown has been initiated and, if so, activate the engine brake. As desired, to assist in a smooth shutdown.
- Controller 20 is the DDEC III controller available from Detroit Diesel Corporation in Detroit, Michigan.
- DDEC III controller available from Detroit Diesel Corporation in Detroit, Michigan.
- Various other features of this controller are described in detail in U.S. Patent Nos . 5,477,827 and 5,445,128, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
- the control includes the capability of automatically stopping and starting the engine, such as the type disclosed and described in PCT Publication No. WO 95/31638, which is also hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- control logic may be implemented or effected in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.
- the various functions are preferably effected by a programmed microprocessor, such as the DDEC III controller, but may include one or more functions implemented by dedicated electric, electronic, and integrated circuits.
- the control logic may be implemented using any of a number of known programming and processing techniques or strategies and is not limited to the order or sequence illustrated here for convenience only. For example, interrupt or event-driven processing is typically employed in real-time control applications, such as control of a vehicle engine or transmission. Likewise, parallel processing or multi-tasking systems and methods may be used to accomplish the objects, features, and advantages of the present invention.
- the present invention is independent of the particular programming language, operating system, or processor used to implement the illustrated control logic.
- variables are typically initialized, as indicated at 100, upon configuration of the controller.
- the variables which may be used by the present invention include a first threshold at which the engine brake will be activated on engine shutdown, and a second threshold at which the engine brake will be deactivated prior to complete shutoff of the engine. In one embodiment these thresholds are in engine speed
- the first threshold is about
- 550 RPM and the second threshold is about 50 RPM.
- the first threshold may be a selected amount of time after engine shutdown is initiated (or after fuel cutoff during the engine shutdown process)
- the second threshold may be a specific amount of elapsed time from activation of the engine brake.
- Other variables may be utilized so long as they allow the control to effectively activate the engine brake during shutdown to achieve a smooth shutdown and, preferably, so long as they also allow for timely deactivation of the engine brake so that the engine brake is not active upon restarting the engine.
- the system at 102, then periodically checks for the existence of engine shutdown condition.
- the system also preferably periodically monitors engine speed and, at 106, generates a control signal to deactivate the engine brake at a second threshold, preferably at about 50 RPM, to achieve a smooth engine brake-assisted shutdown of the engine, while leaving the system in condition for smooth startup with the engine brake deactivated.
- a second threshold preferably at about 50 RPM
- system of the present invention will be implemented to operate the engine brake upon detection of an automatic system shutdown by the electronic engine controller.
- the system could additionally or alternatively be configured to activate the engine brake any time the engine is shut down, such as when the operator manually turns off the engine.
- the system preferably employs logic to check, at 110, to determine whether engine shutoff has been enabled.
- the controller will automatically shut off the engine under certain pre-select conditions, such as the cab reaching a selected temperature, or a temperature controlled trailer attaining a selected temperature threshold.
- a shutoff enable indicator in the form of a software flag or variable would be set under these conditions . This indicator is checked. It is this indicator or other sensed condition associated with engine shutoff that is checked at 110.
- the system then preferably checks, at 112, to determine whether the engine control has cutoff fuel supply to the engine. If so, the system then detects the current engine speed (RPM), at 114.
- RPM current engine speed
- the engine brake is activated, at 116. This is accomplished by sending a suitable control signal to the engine control system as is well-known in the art. Thereafter the system then continues to monitor the engine speed, at 118, and, when the engine speed falls below a pre-selected engine brake deactivation threshold, preferably about 50 RPM, the system deactivates the engine brake, at 120, again by transmitting a suitable control signal.
- a pre-selected threshold preferably about 550 RPM
- an engine shutoff enable indicator including an engine shutoff enable indicator, a fuel cut-off indicator, and engine RPM information
- the method and system of the present invention may utilize only some of these parameters, or other parameters, to implement engine braking during engine shutdown as taught by the present invention.
- an alternative embodiment may activate the engine brake on a timed basis following the occurrence of a monitored event, such as automatic engine shutdown, or fuel cutoff.
- the system may, likewise, deactivate the engine brake after a selected period of time, rather than based upon monitored engine speed.
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