WO2010089890A1 - オイル希釈抑制装置及び方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a technical field of an oil dilution suppression apparatus and method for suppressing dilution of engine oil with alcohol fuel in a vehicle including an engine that can use alcohol fuel, for example.
- the lubricity of the engine oil is reduced.
- an internal combustion engine has been proposed in which an oil heater is operated to raise the temperature of lubricating oil when sub-injection such as pilot injection or post-injection is performed before and after main injection.
- sub-injection such as pilot injection or post-injection
- Patent Document 1 the apparatus which sets the injection timing of a fuel according to the counter value of the dilution counter which concerns on an oil dilution at the time of starting of a diesel engine is proposed (refer patent document 2).
- an apparatus that estimates the fuel dilution degree of the lubricating oil and prohibits the evaporative fuel purge by the evaporative fuel processing mechanism including the canister on the condition that the estimated fuel dilution degree is large (patent) Reference 3).
- a parameter relating to the dilution rate of the engine oil is detected, the value of the detected parameter is compared with a predetermined threshold value, and the oil pan is connected to the oil pan through a lubricating oil supply path and a return path based on the result.
- An apparatus for heating engine oil in a fuel evaporation apparatus with a heater has been proposed (see Patent Document 4).
- the degree of dilution of the engine oil by at least water constituting the alcohol fuel is estimated, and when it is determined that the estimated degree of dilution is greater than the first threshold value, An apparatus for increasing the temperature has been proposed (see Patent Document 5).
- “Lubricating oil” and “lubricating oil” are examples of “engine oil” according to the present invention.
- JP 2004-190513 A JP 2008-38779 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-332052 JP 2004-293394 A JP 2008-121592 A
- the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, for example, and an oil dilution suppression apparatus and method capable of appropriately suppressing dilution of engine oil in a vehicle in which engine start and stop are repeated relatively frequently. It is an issue to propose.
- an oil dilution suppression device is mounted on a vehicle including an engine that can use alcohol fuel, and integrates and integrates the amount of air taken into the engine while the engine is operating.
- An intake air amount integrating means for calculating the intake air amount; a temperature detecting means for detecting the oil temperature of the engine oil of the engine; and the calculated integrated intake air amount is larger than an integrated intake air amount threshold value, and the detected oil temperature is And a control means for controlling the vehicle so as to shift to an oil heating mode for increasing the oil temperature on condition that the temperature is lower than a first temperature threshold.
- the oil dilution suppression device of the present invention is mounted on a vehicle including an engine that can use alcohol fuel.
- alcohol fuel refers to a fuel obtained by mixing alcohol and another fuel such as gasoline (so-called alcohol mixed fuel), or a fuel containing only alcohol.
- the intake air amount integrating means configured to include a memory, a processor, etc., calculates the integrated intake air amount by integrating the air amount sucked into the engine during operation of the engine. Specifically, for example, the intake air amount integrating means acquires the air amount sucked into the engine via an air flow meter provided in the intake passage of the engine, and integrates and acquires the acquired air amount. Calculate the intake air amount.
- the integrated intake air amount is calculated for each trip and stored in a memory or the like.
- temperature detection means such as a temperature sensor detects the oil temperature of the engine oil of the engine.
- the temperature detection means may directly detect the oil temperature, or may estimate (that is, indirectly detect) the oil temperature based on, for example, the temperature of cooling water that cools the engine.
- the control means configured to include a memory, a processor, etc. sets the oil temperature on the condition that the calculated integrated intake air amount is larger than the integrated intake air amount threshold and the detected oil temperature is lower than the first temperature threshold.
- the vehicle is controlled to shift to the oil heating mode to be raised.
- the “oil heating mode” refers to a fuel or the like mixed in the engine oil by raising the oil temperature of the engine oil (specifically, for example, when unburned fuel or fuel is burned). This mode is a mode for evaporating water and the like that are generated.
- heating is performed by heating means such as a heater so that the oil temperature becomes 80 degrees Celsius.
- the vehicle on which the engine dilution suppression device is mounted includes a motor for driving the vehicle in addition to the engine, such as a hybrid vehicle or a plug-in hybrid vehicle, the engine may be operated continuously. (In other words, intermittent operation is prohibited) or the engine load is increased.
- the vehicle on which the engine dilution device is mounted includes a so-called eco-run system, the operation of the eco-run system is prohibited.
- the “accumulated intake air amount threshold value” is one of values for determining whether or not to shift the vehicle to the oil heating mode, and is a fixed value in advance or a variable value according to a physical quantity or some parameter. The value to be set.
- Such an integrated intake air amount threshold value is obtained by, for example, determining the relationship between the integrated intake air amount and the total heat generation amount of the engine corresponding to the integrated intake air amount experimentally, empirically, or by simulation. Based on the relationship, mixing of fuel, etc. into engine oil can be suppressed, and the intake air amount corresponding to the total heat generation amount that can maintain the state of engine oil properly, or a value that is higher than the integrated intake air amount by a predetermined value Can be set as
- “suppressing the mixing of fuel or the like” means evaporating the fuel or the like mixed in the engine oil, and evaporating the fuel or the like to be mixed into the engine oil, for example, along the cylinder wall surface of the engine. Means that.
- the “first temperature threshold” is one of values for determining whether or not to shift the vehicle to the oil heating mode, and is a fixed value in advance or a variable value according to a physical quantity or some parameter. The value to be set. Such a first temperature threshold value is obtained experimentally, empirically, or by simulation, for example, to determine the relationship between the oil temperature, the saturated vapor pressure of fuel, etc., and the amount of fuel etc. mixed in the engine oil. Based on this relationship, the oil temperature that can maintain the state of the engine oil properly may be set as a value that is higher than the oil temperature by a predetermined value.
- the amount of fuel or the like mixed in the engine oil is estimated based on, for example, the amount of fuel injected from the fuel injection valve of the engine, the engine temperature (or cooling water temperature), the engine load, etc.
- the existing estimation method may be used.
- the engine is stopped while the engine is stopped. Temperature drops.
- fuel or the like that is in a gaseous state in the engine is condensed and mixed into the engine oil.
- the amount of fuel or the like mixed into the engine oil increases from the assumed amount.
- the rate of decrease in engine temperature is relatively fast. For this reason, there is a possibility that the amount of fuel or the like mixed into the engine oil may be significantly increased from the assumed amount.
- the so-called eco-run system or the like permits the engine to be stopped if, for example, the temperature of the engine coolant is higher than the temperature at which the heating function can be ensured (for example, 60 degrees Celsius). For this reason, when alcohol fuel containing ethanol having a boiling point of 78 degrees Celsius is used, it has been found that, for example, most of ethanol adhering to the cylinder wall surface is mixed into the engine oil.
- the control means shifts to the oil heating mode in which the oil temperature is increased on the condition that the calculated integrated intake air amount is larger than the integrated intake air amount threshold and the detected oil temperature is lower than the first temperature threshold.
- the vehicle is controlled to shift. That is, even if the calculated integrated intake air amount is larger than the integrated intake air amount threshold value, which is an integrated intake air amount corresponding to the total heat generation amount that can maintain the state of the engine oil properly, for example, the detected oil temperature
- the vehicle is controlled by the control means to shift to the oil heating mode.
- the engine oil is heated so that the oil temperature rises, and the fuel and the like mixed in the engine oil can be evaporated. As a result, engine oil dilution can be suppressed.
- the control means determines whether or not the calculated integrated intake air amount is greater than the integrated intake air amount threshold, and the detected oil temperature is greater than the first temperature threshold. Determination means for determining whether the temperature is low, it is determined that the calculated integrated intake air amount is greater than the integrated intake air amount threshold value, and it is determined that the detected oil temperature is lower than the first temperature threshold value.
- the vehicle is controlled to shift to the oil heating mode.
- the determination means configured to include a memory, a processor, a comparator, and the like determines whether the calculated integrated intake air amount is larger than the integrated intake air amount threshold and whether the detected oil temperature is lower than the first temperature threshold. Determine.
- the control means is configured to shift to the oil heating mode. To control.
- the control means when it is determined that the calculated integrated intake air amount is smaller than the integrated intake air amount threshold value, the control means typically controls the vehicle so as not to shift to the oil heating mode. In addition, when it is determined that the calculated integrated intake air amount is greater than the integrated intake air amount threshold value and the detected oil temperature is higher than the first temperature threshold value, the control means typically The determination means is controlled to perform condition determination (specifically, for example, comparing the detected oil temperature with another temperature threshold value, etc.).
- the calculated integrated intake air amount is equal to the integrated intake air amount threshold value, it may be included in either one. Similarly, a case where the detected oil temperature is equal to the first temperature threshold may be included in either one.
- the vehicle further includes duration detection means for continuously detecting the time during which the vehicle is in the oil heating mode, and the control means is configured to detect the detected oil temperature.
- the vehicle is controlled to maintain the oil heating mode on condition that the temperature is lower than a second temperature threshold and the detected time is less than a duration threshold.
- the duration detection means configured to include a memory, a processor, and the like detects the time during which the vehicle is continuously in the oil heating mode.
- “continuously in the oil heating mode” means that the vehicle is in a period from when the vehicle shifts to the oil heating mode until the oil heating mode is canceled.
- the duration detecting means stops detecting the duration when the oil heating mode is canceled. Specifically, for example, when the oil heating mode is canceled, the duration detection unit resets after stopping the count indicating the duration.
- the control means controls the vehicle to maintain the oil heating mode on condition that the detected oil temperature is lower than the second temperature threshold and the detected time is less than the duration threshold.
- the “second temperature threshold” is one of values for determining whether or not to maintain the oil heating mode, and is a fixed value in advance or a variable value according to a physical quantity or some parameter. The value to be set. Such a second temperature threshold value is obtained by determining the relationship between the oil temperature of the engine oil and the degree of progress of oxidation / thermal deterioration of the engine oil experimentally, empirically, or by simulation. Based on the above, the degree of progress of oxidation / thermal deterioration may be set as the oil temperature corresponding to the upper limit of the allowable range or as a value lower than the oil temperature by a predetermined value.
- the “duration threshold” is one of values for determining whether or not to maintain the oil heating mode, and is set in advance as a fixed value or as a variable value according to a physical quantity or some parameter. Value. Such a duration threshold is determined by the experimental or empirical or simulation results of the heating time of the engine oil and the degree of progress of oxidation / thermal deterioration of the engine oil when the engine oil is continuously heated. A relationship is obtained, and based on the obtained relationship, the heating time corresponding to the upper limit of the allowable range of the degree of progress of oxidation / thermal deterioration may be set as a value less than the heating time by a predetermined value.
- vehicle level detecting means for detecting the vehicle status of the vehicle, and an oil level height capable of detecting the oil level of the engine oil in the engine oil pan.
- detecting means for continuously detecting the time during which the vehicle is in the oil heating mode, wherein the control means is provided on the condition that the detected vehicle state is a predetermined state.
- the oil level height detecting means is controlled to detect the oil level height, the detected oil level height is greater than a height threshold value, and the detected oil temperature is lower than a second temperature threshold value.
- the vehicle is controlled to continue the oil heating mode on condition that the detected time is less than a duration threshold.
- the vehicle state detection means configured to include, for example, a memory, a processor, etc. detects the vehicle state of the vehicle.
- vehicle state is a physical quantity or some parameter indicating a vehicle operating state such as a vehicle speed, a vehicle inclination, an engine speed, or a state represented by one or a plurality of physical quantities and / or parameters. means.
- the oil level detection means such as a liquid level gauge can detect the oil level of the engine oil in the engine oil pan.
- the duration detection unit configured with a memory, a processor, and the like detects the time during which the vehicle is continuously in the oil heating mode.
- the control means controls the oil level height detecting means so as to detect the oil level height on the condition that the detected vehicle state is a predetermined state.
- the “predetermined state” according to the present invention is relatively easy, for example, when the vehicle is stopped (ie, the vehicle speed is zero), the vehicle is horizontal, and the engine is stopped (ie, the engine speed is zero). This means that the oil level detected on one occasion can be compared with the oil level detected on another occasion. That is, the “predetermined state” according to the present invention means a reproducible state.
- the control means on the condition that the detected oil level height is greater than the height threshold, the detected oil temperature is lower than the second temperature threshold, and the detected time is less than the duration threshold. Control the vehicle to maintain the oil heating mode.
- the “height threshold” is one of values for determining whether or not to maintain the oil heating mode, and is set in advance as a fixed value or a variable value according to a physical quantity or some parameter. Is the value to be
- Such a height threshold is typically expressed as the sum of the oil level detected last time and a predetermined height.
- the “predetermined height” is obtained, for example, by determining the relationship between the amount of fuel or the like mixed in the engine oil and the increase in the oil level, experimentally, empirically, or by simulation. Based on the established relationship, the upper limit value of the increment that can maintain the state of the engine oil properly may be set, or a value that is smaller than the upper limit value by a predetermined value.
- the state of the engine oil can be properly maintained while suppressing the oxidation / thermal deterioration of the engine oil.
- the high oil temperature time integration is performed in which the time during which the detected oil temperature is at the oil temperature higher than the third temperature threshold is integrated to calculate the integrated high oil temperature time.
- a duration detection means for continuously detecting the time when the vehicle is in the oil heating mode the control means is configured such that the calculated accumulated high oil temperature time is less than an accumulated time threshold, The vehicle is controlled to maintain the oil heating mode on condition that the detected oil temperature is lower than a second temperature threshold and the detected time is less than a duration threshold.
- the high oil temperature time integrating means configured to include a memory, a processor, and the like integrates the time during which the detected oil temperature is at the oil temperature higher than the third temperature threshold, thereby integrating the high oil temperature.
- the “third temperature threshold value” is a temperature at which thermal deterioration occurs in the additive added to the base oil of the engine oil, such as the heat resistant temperature of the antioxidant contained in the engine oil, Alternatively, it is set as a temperature lower than the temperature by a predetermined value.
- the integrated high oil temperature time calculated by the high oil temperature time integration means is calculated every period from when the oil temperature becomes higher than the third temperature threshold until the oil temperature becomes lower than the third temperature threshold. (In other words, when the oil temperature becomes lower than the third temperature threshold after the oil temperature becomes higher than the third temperature threshold, the calculated high oil temperature is stored in a memory or the like, and then the integrated high oil temperature is stored. The time may be reset), or may be calculated as the total time of all periods in which the oil temperature is higher than the third temperature threshold.
- the duration detection means configured to include a memory, a processor, and the like detects the time during which the vehicle is continuously in the oil heating mode.
- the control means is configured to provide the oil heating mode under the condition that the calculated accumulated high oil temperature time is less than the accumulated time threshold, the detected oil temperature is lower than the second threshold, and the detected time is less than the duration threshold. Control the vehicle to maintain.
- the “integrated time threshold value” is one of values for determining whether or not to maintain the oil heating mode, and is a fixed value in advance or a variable value according to a physical quantity or some parameter. The value to be set.
- Such an accumulated time threshold value is obtained by, for example, experimentally, empirically, or simulating the relationship between the time during which the oil temperature is at an oil temperature higher than the third temperature threshold value and the degree of progression of thermal degradation of engine oil. Then, based on the obtained relationship, the time corresponding to the upper limit of the allowable range of the degree of thermal deterioration may be set as a value that is smaller than the time by a predetermined value.
- the engine includes a heating unit capable of heating the engine oil, and the oil heating mode is configured to heat the engine oil by the heating unit and adjust the oil temperature. It is a mode to raise.
- the engine oil can be heated relatively easily and the oil temperature can be raised, which is very advantageous in practice.
- the heating means such as a heater is provided in the engine.
- the heating means may be disposed in an oil pan or may be disposed in the vicinity of the inlet of the oil filter.
- the oil heating mode is a mode in which the oil temperature is increased by continuously operating the engine.
- the engine oil can be heated to increase the oil temperature.
- the vehicle on which the oil dilution suppression device is mounted is, for example, a hybrid vehicle, the battery can be charged by rotating the motor by the engine (that is, making the motor function as a generator).
- continuously operating the engine means, for example, that even if the engine cooling water temperature is higher than a predetermined temperature and the vehicle is in a condition such that the engine can be stopped automatically, Means to run the engine. That is, “the engine is continuously operated” means that intermittent operation is prohibited.
- an oil dilution suppression method of the present invention is an oil dilution suppression method in an oil dilution suppression device mounted on a vehicle equipped with an engine that can use alcohol fuel.
- An intake air amount integrating step for calculating an integrated intake air amount by integrating the amount of air taken into the engine; a temperature detecting step for detecting an oil temperature of engine oil of the engine; and the calculated integrated intake air amount
- the oil dilution suppression method of the present invention it is possible to suppress the dilution of engine oil, similarly to the oil dilution suppression device of the present invention described above.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the oil dilution suppressing device according to this embodiment.
- an engine 1 provided in a vehicle (not shown) on which an oil dilution suppression device 100 is mounted includes a cylinder 11, an intake valve 12, an exhaust valve 13, an intake passage 14, an exhaust passage 15, and an oil pan 16. , Piston 17, spark plug 21, fuel injection valve 22, oil filter 23, and oil heater 26.
- the engine oil EO stored in the oil pan 16 flows into the oil filter 23 via the oil inflow passage 24.
- the engine oil EO that has passed through the oil filter 23 is pumped up to the oil pump 25 and is supplied to a main gallery not shown here.
- the fuel injection valve 22 is controlled by an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 31 so as to inject a predetermined amount of alcohol fuel stored in a fuel tank (not shown) at a predetermined timing.
- ECU Electronic Control Unit
- the vehicle according to the present embodiment is typically a vehicle equipped with a so-called eco-run system or a hybrid vehicle equipped with a drive motor.
- the oil dilution suppression device 100 detects the amount of air sucked into the engine 1 via the air flow meter 32 provided in the intake passage 14 during operation of the engine 1 and integrates the detected air amount.
- the ECU 31 that calculates the integrated intake air amount, the water temperature sensor 33 that detects the temperature of the cooling water LLC of the engine 1, the oil temperature sensor 34 that detects the oil temperature of the engine oil EO, and the engine oil stored in the oil pan 16
- An oil level height sensor 35 capable of detecting the oil level height of EO is provided.
- the “ECU 31”, “oil temperature sensor 34”, and “oil level sensor 35” according to the present embodiment are respectively referred to as “intake amount integrating means”, “temperature detecting means”, and “oil level sensor” according to the present invention. It is an example of "surface height detection means”.
- a part of the ECU 31 for various electronic controls is used as a part of the oil dilution suppression device 100.
- the ECU 31 as a part of the oil dilution suppression device 100 determines whether or not the calculated integrated intake amount is larger than the integrated intake amount threshold value, and whether or not the detected oil temperature is lower than the first temperature threshold value. When it is determined that the calculated integrated intake amount is greater than the integrated intake amount threshold value and the detected oil temperature is determined to be lower than the first temperature threshold value, the ECU 31 as a part of the oil dilution suppression device 100 The oil heater 26 is controlled to heat the oil EO and raise the oil temperature.
- ECU 31 is an example of “determination means” and “control means” according to the present invention.
- the “heating of engine oil EO by the oil heater 26” according to the present embodiment is an example of the “oil heating mode” according to the present invention.
- This oil dilution suppression process executed by the ECU 31 in the vehicle on which the oil dilution suppression device 100 configured as described above is mounted will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
- This oil dilution suppression process is periodically executed every several seconds to several seconds during the running of the vehicle or when the running is started, for example, regularly or irregularly.
- the ECU 31 first determines whether or not the engine 1 is operating (step S101).
- the ECU 31 is, for example, whether the ECU 31 has transmitted a signal indicating an engine start command, whether the ECU 31 has not transmitted a signal indicating an engine stop command, or whether the rotational speed of the engine 1 is not zero. It may be determined whether or not the engine 1 is moving.
- step S101: Yes the ECU 31 detects the amount of air sucked into the engine 1 via the air flow meter 32 provided in the intake passage 14 and the detected amount. The accumulated intake air amount is integrated to calculate the integrated intake air amount (step S102).
- step S101: No the ECU 31 acquires the integrated intake air amount calculated at the previous trip from, for example, a memory (not shown) or the like (step S103). .
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the integrated intake air amount calculated in step S102 or the integrated intake air amount acquired in step S103 is larger than the integrated intake air amount threshold (step S104). When it is determined that the calculated or acquired integrated intake air amount is larger than the integrated intake air amount threshold (step S104: Yes), the ECU 31 acquires the oil temperature of the engine oil EO via the oil temperature sensor 34 (step S105). .
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil temperature is lower than the first temperature threshold (step S106). When it is determined that the acquired oil temperature is lower than the first temperature threshold (step S106: Yes), the ECU 31 controls the oil heater 26 to heat the engine oil EO (step S109). Further, the ECU 31 integrates the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 in tandem with the processing of step S109 (step S110). Thereafter, the ECU 31 once ends the process.
- step S106 when it is determined that the acquired oil temperature is lower than the first temperature threshold, typically, the total calorific value of the engine 1 during one trip is the engine oil EO. Although it is larger than the total calorific value that can maintain the state properly, the temperature of the engine 1 decreases due to, for example, the passage of time after the engine 1 is stopped, and the oil temperature of the engine oil EO is the state of the engine oil EO. This is a case where the oil temperature becomes lower than the oil temperature at which the oil temperature can be properly maintained. For this reason, in the process of step S106, when it is determined that the acquired oil temperature is lower than the first temperature threshold (step S106: Yes), the ECU 31 heats the engine oil EO and mixes in the engine oil EO. The oil heater 26 is controlled so as to evaporate the fuel and the like.
- step S104 When it is determined in step S104 that the integrated intake air amount calculated in step S102 or the integrated intake air amount acquired in step S103 is smaller than the integrated intake air amount threshold (step S104: No), the ECU 31 The oil heater 26 is controlled so as not to heat the oil EO (that is, the oil heater 26 is maintained in the OFF state) (step S111), and the process is temporarily ended.
- step S106 When it is determined in step S106 that the oil temperature acquired in step S105 is higher than the first temperature threshold (step S105: No), the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil temperature is higher than the second temperature threshold. Is determined (step S107). When it is determined that the acquired oil temperature is higher than the second temperature threshold (step S107: Yes), the ECU 31 does not heat the engine oil EO (that is, the oil heater 26 remains off). ) The oil heater 26 is controlled (step S111), and the process is temporarily terminated.
- step S107 when it is determined in step S107 that the acquired oil temperature is lower than the second temperature threshold (step S107: No), the ECU 31 determines whether the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is longer than the duration threshold. Is determined (step S108).
- the ECU 31 determines that the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is less than the duration threshold value (step S108: No).
- the ECU 31 controls the oil heater 26 so as to heat the engine oil EO (step S109), and integrates the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 in parallel with the processing of step S109 (step S110). . Thereafter, the ECU 31 once ends the process.
- the acquired oil temperature is lower than the second temperature threshold, that is, the acquired oil temperature is within a permissible range of the progress of oxidation / thermal deterioration of the engine oil EO, and the oil heater
- the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is less than the continuous time threshold, that is, the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is a time within which the degree of progress of oxidation / thermal degradation of the engine oil EO is within an allowable range. Therefore, even if the oil heater 26 is controlled so as to heat the engine oil EO, the degree of oxidation / thermal deterioration of the engine oil EO has little or almost no influence on the lubricity of the engine oil EO, for example.
- step S101 when it is determined that the engine 1 is moving (step S101: Yes), the ECU 31 detects the amount of air sucked into the engine 1 and calculates the integrated intake amount by integrating the detected air amount. (Step S102). On the other hand, when it is determined that the engine 1 is not moving (step S101: No), the ECU 31 acquires the integrated intake air amount calculated at the previous trip (step S103).
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the integrated intake air amount calculated in step S102 or the integrated intake air amount acquired in step S103 is larger than the integrated intake air amount threshold (step S104). When it is determined that the calculated or acquired integrated intake air amount is larger than the integrated intake air amount threshold (step S104: Yes), the ECU 31 acquires the oil temperature of the engine oil EO (step S105).
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil temperature is lower than the first temperature threshold (step S106).
- step S106 Yes
- the ECU 31 heats the engine oil EO (that is, maintains the oil heater 26 in an ON state).
- the oil heater 26 is controlled (step S109).
- the ECU 31 integrates the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 in tandem with the processing of step S109 (step S110). Thereafter, the ECU 31 once ends the process.
- step S104 When it is determined in step S104 that the integrated intake air amount calculated in step S102 or the integrated intake air amount acquired in step S103 is smaller than the integrated intake air amount threshold (step S104: No), the ECU 31 The oil heater 26 is controlled so as not to heat the oil EO (step S111), and the process is temporarily terminated.
- step S106 When it is determined in step S106 that the oil temperature acquired in step S105 is higher than the first temperature threshold (step S105: No), the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil temperature is higher than the second temperature threshold. Is determined (step S107). When it is determined that the acquired oil temperature is higher than the second temperature threshold (step S107: Yes), the ECU 31 controls the oil heater 26 so as not to heat the engine oil EO (step S111), and the process is temporarily performed. finish.
- step S107 when it is determined in step S107 that the acquired oil temperature is lower than the second temperature threshold (step S107: No), the ECU 31 determines whether the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is longer than the duration threshold. Is determined (step S108). When it is determined that the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is longer than the duration threshold (step S108: Yes), the ECU 31 controls the oil heater 26 so as not to heat the engine oil EO (step S111), and performs the process. Exit once.
- step S108 When it is determined in step S108 that the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is less than the duration threshold (step S108: No), the ECU 31 heats the engine oil EO (that is, the oil heater 26 is turned on). Then, the oil heater 26 is controlled (step S109), and the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is integrated (step S110) in tandem with the process of step S109. Thereafter, the ECU 31 once ends the process.
- step S106 when it is determined in step S106 that the acquired oil temperature is lower than the first temperature threshold (that is, the oil temperature of the engine oil EO indicates the state of the engine oil EO).
- the oil heater 26 is controlled by the ECU 31 so as to heat the engine oil EO (when the oil temperature becomes lower than the oil temperature that can be properly maintained). For this reason, the state of engine oil EO can be kept appropriate.
- the alcohol fuel is less likely to volatilize, so that a relatively large amount of alcohol fuel may be injected from the fuel injection valve 22 when the engine 1 is started.
- a relatively large amount of unburned fuel having a relatively low temperature may be mixed in the engine oil EO.
- the oil temperature of the oil EO may be lower than the oil temperature at which the state of the engine oil EO can be properly maintained.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the oil dilution suppressing device according to the first modification of the present embodiment having the same meaning as in FIG.
- an oil heater 26 is disposed in the vicinity of the oil inflow passage 24 of the oil filter 23. That is, the oil heater 26 is disposed in the vicinity of the inlet of the oil filter 23.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an oil dilution suppression process executed by the ECU according to the second modification of the present embodiment having the same meaning as in FIG.
- the configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment except that intermittent operation is prohibited (that is, the engine 1 is continuously operated). is there. Therefore, the description which overlaps with 1st Embodiment is abbreviate
- the “prohibition of intermittent operation” according to the present modification is another example of the “oil heating mode” according to the present invention.
- step S201 when intermittent operation is permitted (that is, when not in the oil heating mode), the ECU 31 first determines whether or not the engine 1 is operating (step S201). When it is determined that the engine 1 is moving (step S201: Yes), the ECU 31 detects the amount of air sucked into the engine 1 and integrates the detected air amount to calculate an integrated intake amount. (Step S202). On the other hand, when it is determined that the engine 1 is not moving (step S201: No), the ECU 31 acquires the integrated intake air amount calculated at the previous trip (step S203).
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the integrated intake air amount calculated in step S202 or the integrated intake air amount acquired in step S203 is larger than the integrated intake air amount threshold (step S204). When it is determined that the calculated or acquired integrated intake air amount is greater than the integrated intake air amount threshold (step S204: Yes), the ECU 31 acquires the oil temperature of the engine oil EO (step S205).
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil temperature is lower than the first temperature threshold (step S206).
- step S206 Yes
- the ECU 31 controls the engine 1 so that the engine 1 operates continuously (that is, intermittent operation is prohibited).
- Step S209 The ECU 31 further integrates the time during which intermittent operation is prohibited (step S210), in tandem with the processing of step S209. Thereafter, the ECU 31 once ends the process.
- step S204 when it is determined that the integrated intake air amount calculated in step S202 or the integrated intake air amount acquired in step S203 is smaller than the integrated intake air amount threshold (step S204: No), the ECU 31 intermittently The operation is permitted (that is, the state where intermittent operation is permitted) is maintained (step S211), and the process is temporarily terminated.
- step S206 If it is determined in step S206 that the oil temperature acquired in step S205 is higher than the first temperature threshold (step S205: No), the ECU 31 determines whether the acquired oil temperature is higher than the second temperature threshold. Is determined (step S207). When it is determined that the acquired oil temperature is higher than the second temperature threshold (step S207: Yes), the ECU 31 permits intermittent operation (that is, maintains a state where intermittent operation is permitted) ( Step S211), the process is temporarily terminated.
- step S207 when it is determined that the acquired oil temperature is lower than the second temperature threshold (step S207: No), the ECU 31 determines whether the time during which intermittent operation is prohibited is longer than the duration threshold. It is determined whether or not (step S208).
- the ECU 31 determines that the time during which the intermittent operation is prohibited is less than the duration threshold ( Step S208: No).
- step S209 controls the engine 1 so that the engine 1 operates continuously (that is, prohibits intermittent operation)
- step S209 controls the engine 1 so that the engine 1 operates continuously (that is, prohibits intermittent operation)
- step S209 controls the engine 1 so that the engine 1 operates continuously (that is, prohibits intermittent operation)
- step S209 controls the engine 1 so that the engine 1 operates continuously (that is, prohibits intermittent operation)
- step S209 controls the engine 1 so that the engine 1 operates continuously (that is, prohibits intermittent operation)
- step S209 controls the engine 1 so that the engine 1 operates continuously (that is, prohibits intermittent operation)
- step S209 controls the engine 1 so that is, prohibits intermittent operation in tandem with the processing of step S209.
- the accumulated time is integrated (step S210).
- the ECU 31 once ends the process.
- step S201 determines whether or not the engine 1 is operating.
- step S201: Yes the ECU 31 detects the amount of air sucked into the engine 1 and integrates the detected air amount to calculate an integrated intake amount.
- step S202 the ECU 31 acquires the integrated intake air amount calculated at the previous trip (step S203).
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the integrated intake air amount calculated in step S202 or the integrated intake air amount acquired in step S203 is larger than the integrated intake air amount threshold (step S204). When it is determined that the calculated or acquired integrated intake air amount is greater than the integrated intake air amount threshold (step S204: Yes), the ECU 31 acquires the oil temperature of the engine oil EO (step S205).
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil temperature is lower than the first temperature threshold (step S206).
- step S206 Yes
- the ECU 31 controls the engine 1 so that the engine 1 operates continuously (that is, intermittent operation is prohibited).
- Step S209 The ECU 31 further integrates the time during which intermittent operation is prohibited (step S210), in tandem with the processing of step S209. Thereafter, the ECU 31 once ends the process.
- step S204 when it is determined that the integrated intake air amount calculated in step S202 or the integrated intake air amount acquired in step S203 is smaller than the integrated intake air amount threshold (step S204: No), the ECU 31 intermittently Operation is permitted (step S211), and the process is temporarily terminated.
- step S206 If it is determined in step S206 that the oil temperature acquired in step S205 is higher than the first temperature threshold (step S205: No), the ECU 31 determines whether the acquired oil temperature is higher than the second temperature threshold. Is determined (step S207). When it is determined that the acquired oil temperature is higher than the second temperature threshold (step S207: Yes), the ECU 31 permits the intermittent operation (step S211), and temporarily ends the process.
- step S207 when it is determined that the acquired oil temperature is lower than the second temperature threshold (step S207: No), the ECU 31 determines whether the time during which intermittent operation is prohibited is longer than the duration threshold. It is determined whether or not (step S208). When it is determined that the time during which the intermittent operation is prohibited is longer than the duration threshold (step S208: Yes), the ECU 31 permits the intermittent operation (step S211) and ends the process once.
- step S208 when it is determined that the time during which intermittent operation is prohibited is less than the duration threshold (step S208: No), the ECU 31 controls the engine 1 so that the engine 1 operates continuously. (In other words, the state in which intermittent operation is prohibited is maintained) (step S209), and the time during which intermittent operation is prohibited is integrated (step S210) in parallel with the processing of step S209. Thereafter, the ECU 31 once ends the process.
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an oil dilution suppression process executed by the ECU according to the present embodiment, which has the same concept as in FIG.
- the ECU 31 first detects the state of the vehicle (step S301). Specifically, for example, the ECU 31 detects the speed of the vehicle, the inclination of the vehicle, the rotational speed of the engine 1, and the like.
- the “ECU 31” according to the present embodiment is an example of the “vehicle state detection unit” according to the present invention.
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the vehicle is stopped based on, for example, the detected vehicle speed (step S302).
- the ECU 31 determines whether the vehicle is horizontal based on, for example, the detected inclination of the vehicle (step S303).
- step S303: Yes the ECU 31 determines whether the engine 1 is stopped based on, for example, the detected rotational speed of the engine 1 (step S304).
- step S304: Yes the ECU 31 acquires the oil level height of the engine oil EO in the oil pan 16 via the oil level sensor 35 (step S305). . This is because it is predicted that the vehicle state is in a reproducible state when all the determination results are “Yes” in the processing of steps S302 to S304.
- step S302 when it is determined in the process of step S302 that the vehicle is not stopped (step S302: No), when it is determined that the vehicle is not horizontal in the process of step S303 (step S303: No), or step In the process of S304, when it is determined that the engine 1 is not stopped (step S304: No), the ECU 31 once ends the process. This is because it is predicted that the vehicle state is not in a reproducible state. In this case, the oil heater 26 is kept off.
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil level is higher than the height threshold (step S306).
- the “height threshold” is expressed as the sum of the oil level acquired in the process of the previous step S305 and a predetermined height set in advance as a fixed value or a variable value according to a physical quantity or some parameter. Is done.
- step S306 When it is determined that the acquired oil level is higher than the height threshold, that is, when the oil level of the engine oil EO is high due to fuel or the like mixed in the engine oil EO (step S306: Yes), the ECU 31 acquires the oil temperature of the engine oil EO via the oil temperature sensor 34 (step S307).
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil temperature is higher than the second temperature threshold (step S308). When it is determined that the obtained oil temperature is lower than the second temperature threshold (step S308: No), the ECU 31 determines whether or not the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is longer than the duration threshold (step S309). . Here, since the oil heater 26 is in the OFF state (that is, the continuous operation time is zero), the ECU 31 determines that the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is less than the duration threshold value (step S309: No).
- the ECU 31 controls the oil heater 26 so as to heat the engine oil EO (step S310), and integrates the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 in parallel with the processing of step S310 (step S311). . Thereafter, the ECU 31 once ends the process.
- step S306 when it is determined in the process of step S306 that the acquired oil level is lower than the height threshold (step S306: No), or in the process of step S308, the acquired oil temperature is the second temperature threshold.
- step S308: Yes the ECU 31 controls the oil heater 26 so as not to heat the engine oil EO (that is, so that the oil heater 26 remains OFF) (step S312). ).
- step S301 when the oil heater 26 is ON (that is, in the oil heating mode), the ECU 31 first detects the state of the vehicle (step S301). Next, the ECU 31 determines whether or not the vehicle is stopped based on, for example, the detected vehicle speed (step S302). When it is determined that the vehicle is stopped (step S302: Yes), the ECU 31 determines whether the vehicle is horizontal based on, for example, the detected inclination of the vehicle (step S303).
- step S303: Yes the ECU 31 determines whether or not the engine 1 is stopped.
- step S304: Yes the ECU 31 acquires the oil level height of the engine oil EO in the oil pan 16 (step S305).
- step S302 when it is determined in the process of step S302 that the vehicle is not stopped (step S302: No), when it is determined that the vehicle is not horizontal in the process of step S303 (step S303: No), or step In the process of S304, when it is determined that the engine 1 is not stopped (step S304: No), the ECU 31 once ends the process. In this case, the oil heater 26 is kept on.
- the ECU 31 After acquiring the oil level in the process of step S305, the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil level is higher than the height threshold (step S306). When it is determined that the acquired oil level height is higher than the height threshold (step S306: Yes), the ECU 31 acquires the oil temperature of the engine oil EO (step S307).
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil temperature is higher than the second temperature threshold (step S308). When it is determined that the obtained oil temperature is lower than the second temperature threshold (step S308: No), the ECU 31 determines whether or not the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is longer than the duration threshold (step S309). .
- step S309 When it is determined that the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is less than the continuous time threshold value (step S309: No), the ECU 31 heats the engine oil EO (that is, maintains the oil heater 26 in the ON state). (Ii) The oil heater 26 is controlled (step S310). The ECU 31 further integrates the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 (step S311), in tandem with the processing of step S310. Thereafter, the ECU 31 once ends the process.
- step S306 determines whether the acquired oil level is lower than the height threshold (step S306: No). If it is determined in step S306 that the acquired oil level is lower than the height threshold (step S306: No), the acquired oil temperature is higher than the second temperature threshold in step S308.
- step S308: Yes the oil heater 26 is higher (step S308: Yes)
- step S309 the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is longer than the duration threshold
- step S306 when it is determined in the process of step S306 that the obtained oil level height is lower than the height threshold (that is, the fuel or the like contained in the engine oil EO is The oil heater 26 is controlled so that the engine oil EO is not heated by the ECU 31 when the oil EO state is small enough to keep the state appropriate). For this reason, when the amount of fuel contained in the engine oil EO is so small that the state of the engine oil EO can be properly maintained, the engine oil EO is heated more than necessary. Thermal degradation can be suppressed.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an oil dilution suppression process executed by the ECU according to the present embodiment having the same meaning as in FIG.
- step S401 the ECU 31 acquires the oil temperature of the engine oil EO via the oil temperature sensor 34 (step S401).
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil temperature is higher than a third temperature threshold (step S402).
- the ECU 31 detects the high oil temperature time indicating the length of the period during which the oil temperature is higher than the third temperature threshold.
- the accumulated high oil temperature time is updated based on the detected high oil temperature time (step S403).
- the “integrated high oil temperature time” is stored in advance in a memory or the like, and its initial value is typically zero.
- step S402 when it is determined in the process of step S402 that the acquired oil temperature is lower than the third temperature threshold (step S402: No), the ECU 31 acquires the accumulated high oil time stored in the memory or the like.
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the accumulated high oil temperature time updated in the process of step S403 or the accumulated high oil time stored in the memory or the like is greater than the accumulated time threshold value (step S404). When it is determined that it is less than the integrated time threshold (step S404: No), the ECU 31 acquires the oil temperature of the engine oil EO via the oil temperature sensor 34 (step S405).
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil temperature is higher than the second temperature threshold (step S406). When it is determined that the acquired oil temperature is lower than the second temperature threshold (step S406: No), the ECU 31 determines whether or not the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is longer than the duration threshold (step S407). .
- step S407 determines that the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is less than the continuous time threshold value (step S407: No). Subsequently, the ECU 31 controls the oil heater 26 so as to heat the engine oil EO (step S408), and integrates the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 (step S409) before and after the process of step S408. . Thereafter, the ECU 31 once ends the process.
- step S404 when it is determined in the process of step S404 that the updated accumulated high oil temperature time is longer than the accumulated time threshold value (step S404: Yes), or in the process of step S406, the acquired oil temperature is the second temperature. If it is determined that the value is higher than the threshold value (step S406: Yes), the ECU 31 controls the oil heater 26 so as not to heat the engine oil EO (that is, to maintain the oil heater 26 in the OFF state) ( Step S410), the process is temporarily terminated.
- step S401 the ECU 31 acquires the oil temperature of the engine oil EO via the oil temperature sensor 34 (step S401).
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil temperature is higher than a third temperature threshold (step S402).
- step S402 When it is determined that the acquired oil temperature is higher than the third temperature threshold (step S402: Yes), the ECU 31 detects the high oil temperature time indicating the length of the period during which the oil temperature is higher than the third temperature threshold. The accumulated high oil temperature time is updated based on the detected high oil temperature time (step S403). On the other hand, when it is determined that the acquired oil temperature is lower than the third temperature threshold (step S402: No), the ECU 31 acquires the accumulated high oil time stored in the memory or the like.
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the accumulated high oil temperature time updated in the process of step S403 or the accumulated high oil time stored in the memory or the like is greater than the accumulated time threshold value (step S404). When it is determined that it is less than the integration time threshold value (step S404: No), the ECU 31 acquires the oil temperature of the engine oil EO (step S405).
- the ECU 31 determines whether or not the acquired oil temperature is higher than the second temperature threshold (step S406). When it is determined that the acquired oil temperature is lower than the second temperature threshold (step S406: No), the ECU 31 determines whether or not the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is longer than the duration threshold (step S407). .
- step S407 When it is determined that the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is less than the continuous time threshold (step S407: No), the ECU 31 heats the engine oil EO (that is, maintains the oil heater 26 in an ON state). N) The oil heater 26 is controlled (step S408). Further, the ECU 31 integrates the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 in tandem with the process of step S408 (step S409). Thereafter, the ECU 31 once ends the process.
- step S404: Yes when it is determined in the process of step S404 that the updated accumulated high oil temperature time is longer than the accumulated time threshold value (step S404: Yes), the acquired oil temperature is the second temperature threshold value in the process of step S406.
- step S406: Yes when it is determined that it is higher (step S406: Yes), or when it is determined in the process of step S407 that the continuous operation time of the oil heater 26 is longer than the duration threshold value (step S407: Yes), the ECU 31 The oil heater 26 is controlled so as not to heat the oil EO (step S410), and the process is temporarily ended.
- step S404 when it is determined in the process of step S404 that the accumulated high oil temperature time is longer than the accumulated time threshold (that is, the influence caused by the thermal deterioration of the engine oil causes the When it is predicted that it will be greater than the influence of, for example, a decrease in lubricity due to mixing in oil), the oil heater 26 is controlled by the ECU 31 so as not to heat the engine oil EO. For this reason, the progress of the thermal deterioration of the engine oil EO can be suppressed.
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Description
11 シリンダ
12 吸気弁
13 排気弁
14 吸気通路
15 排気通路
16 オイルパン
17 ピストン
21 点火プラグ
22 燃料噴射弁
23 オイルフィルタ
26 オイルヒータ
31 ECU
32 エアフロメータ
33 水温センサ
34 油温センサ
35 油面高さセンサ
本発明のオイル希釈抑制装置に係る第1実施形態を、図1及び図2を参照して説明する。ここに、図1は、本実施形態に係るオイル希釈抑制装置の構成を示すブロック図である。
図2において、オイルヒータ26がOFFの場合(即ち、オイル加熱モードでない場合)、先ず、ECU31は、エンジン1が動いているか否かを判定する(ステップS101)。尚、ECU31は、例えば、該ECU31がエンジン始動指令を示す信号を送信したか否か、ECU31がエンジン停止指令を示す信号を送信していないか否か、エンジン1の回転数がゼロでないか否か等を判定して、エンジン1が動いているか否かを判定すればよい。
図2において、オイルヒータ26がONの場合(即ち、オイル加熱モードである場合)、先ず、ECU31は、エンジン1が動いているか否かを判定する(ステップS101)。エンジン1が動いていると判定された場合(ステップS101:Yes)、ECU31は、エンジン1に吸入される空気量を検出すると共に、該検出された空気量を積算して積算吸気量を算出する(ステップS102)。他方、エンジン1が動いていないと判定された場合(ステップS101:No)、ECU31は、前回のトリップ時に算出された積算吸気量を、取得する(ステップS103)。
次に、本実施形態に係る第1変形例を、図3を参照して説明する。ここに、図3は、図1と同趣旨の、本実施形態の第1変形例に係るオイル希釈抑制装置の構成を示すブロック図である。
次に、本実施形態に係る第2変形例を、図4を参照して説明する。ここに、図4は、図2と同趣旨の、本実施形態の第2変形例に係るECUが実行するオイル希釈抑制処理を示すフローチャートである。第2変形例では、オイルヒータ26によってエンジンオイルEOを加熱することに代えて、間欠運転を禁止する(即ち、エンジン1を連続して作動させる)以外は、第1実施形態の構成と同様である。よって、第2変形例について、第1実施形態と重複する説明を省略する。尚、本変形例に係る「間欠運転の禁止」は、本発明に係る「オイル加熱モード」の他の例である。
図4において、間欠運転が許可されている場合(即ち、オイル加熱モードでない場合)、先ず、ECU31は、エンジン1が動いているか否かを判定する(ステップS201)。エンジン1が動いていると判定された場合(ステップS201:Yes)、ECU31は、エンジン1に吸入される空気量を検出すると共に、該検出された空気量を積算して積算吸気量を算出する(ステップS202)。他方、エンジン1が動いていないと判定された場合(ステップS201:No)、ECU31は、前回のトリップ時に算出された積算吸気量を、取得する(ステップS203)。
図4において、間欠運転が禁止されている場合(即ち、オイル加熱モードである場合)、先ず、ECU31は、エンジン1が動いているか否かを判定する(ステップS201)。エンジン1が動いていると判定された場合(ステップS201:Yes)、ECU31は、エンジン1に吸入される空気量を検出すると共に、該検出された空気量を積算して積算吸気量を算出する(ステップS202)。他方、エンジン1が動いていないと判定された場合(ステップS201:No)、ECU31は、前回のトリップ時に算出された積算吸気量を、取得する(ステップS203)。
本発明のオイル希釈抑制装置に係る第2実施形態を、図5を参照して説明する。第2実施形態では、ECUが実行するオイル希釈抑制処理が異なる以外は、第1実施形態の構成と同様である。よって、第2実施形態について、第1実施形態と重複する説明を省略すると共に、図面上における共通箇所には同一符号を付して示し、基本的に異なる点についてのみ、図5を参照して説明する。ここに、図5は、図2と同趣旨の、本実施形態に係るECUが実行するオイル希釈抑制処理を示すフローチャートである。
図5において、オイルヒータ26がOFFの場合(即ち、オイル加熱モードでない場合)、先ず、ECU31は、車両の状態を検出する(ステップS301)。具体的には例えば、ECU31は、車両の速度、車両の傾き、エンジン1の回転数等を検出する。尚、本実施形態に係る「ECU31」は、本発明に係る「車両状態検出手段」の一例である。
図5において、オイルヒータ26がONの場合(即ち、オイル加熱モードである場合)、先ず、ECU31は、車両の状態を検出する(ステップS301)。次に、ECU31は、例えば検出された車両の速度に基づいて、車両が停車しているか否かを判定する(ステップS302)。車両が停車していると判定された場合(ステップS302:Yes)、ECU31は、例えば検出された車両の傾きに基づいて、車両が水平であるか否かを判定する(ステップS303)。
本発明のオイル希釈抑制装置に係る第3実施形態を、図6を参照して説明する。第3実施形態では、ECUが実行するオイル希釈抑制処理が異なる以外は、第1実施形態の構成と同様である。よって、第3実施形態について、第1実施形態と重複する説明を省略すると共に、図面上における共通箇所には同一符号を付して示し、基本的に異なる点についてのみ、図6を参照して説明する。ここに、図6は、図2と同趣旨の、本実施形態に係るECUが実行するオイル希釈抑制処理を示すフローチャートである。
図6において、オイルヒータ26がOFFの場合(即ち、オイル加熱モードでない場合)、先ず、ECU31は、油温センサ34を介してエンジンオイルEOのオイル温度を取得する(ステップS401)。次に、ECU31は、取得されたオイル温度が第3温度閾値より高いか否かを判定する(ステップS402)。
図6において、オイルヒータ26がONの場合(即ち、オイル加熱モードである場合)、先ず、ECU31は、油温センサ34を介してエンジンオイルEOのオイル温度を取得する(ステップS401)。次に、ECU31は、取得されたオイル温度が第3温度閾値より高いか否かを判定する(ステップS402)。
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- アルコール燃料を使用可能なエンジンを備える車両に搭載され、
前記エンジンの作動中に前記エンジンに吸入される空気量を積算して積算吸気量を算出する吸気量積算手段と、
前記エンジンのエンジンオイルのオイル温度を検出する温度検出手段と、
前記算出された積算吸気量が積算吸気量閾値より大きく、且つ前記検出されたオイル温度が第1温度閾値より低いことを条件に、前記オイル温度を上昇させるオイル加熱モードへ移行するように前記車両を制御する制御手段と
を備えることを特徴とするオイル希釈抑制装置。 - 前記制御手段は、
前記算出された積算吸気量が前記積算吸気量閾値より大きいか否か、及び前記検出されたオイル温度が前記第1温度閾値より低いか否かを判定する判定手段を含み、
前記算出された積算吸気量が前記積算吸気量閾値より大きいと判定され、且つ、前記検出されたオイル温度が前記第1温度閾値より低いと判定された場合に、前記オイル加熱モードへ移行するように前記車両を制御する
ことを特徴とする請求の範囲第1項に記載のオイル希釈抑制装置。 - 前記車両が、継続して前記オイル加熱モードにある時間を検出する継続時間検出手段を更に備え、
前記制御手段は、前記検出されたオイル温度が第2温度閾値より低く、且つ前記検出された時間が継続時間閾値より少ないことを条件に、前記オイル加熱モードを維持するように前記車両を制御する
ことを特徴とする請求の範囲第1項に記載のオイル希釈抑制装置。 - 前記車両の車両状態を検出する車両状態検出手段と、
前記エンジンのオイルパンにおける前記エンジンオイルの油面高さを検出可能な油面高さ検出手段と、
前記車両が、継続して前記オイル加熱モードにある時間を検出する継続時間検出手段と
を更に備え、
前記制御手段は、前記検出された車両状態が所定状態であることを条件に前記油面高さを検出するように前記油面高さ検出手段を制御し、前記検出された油面高さが高さ閾値より大きく、前記検出されたオイル温度が第2温度閾値より低く、且つ前記検出された時間が継続時間閾値より少ないことを条件に、前記オイル加熱モードを継続するように前記車両を制御する
ことを特徴とする請求の範囲第1項に記載のオイル希釈抑制装置。 - 前記検出されたオイル温度が第3温度閾値より高いオイル温度にある時間を積算して積算高油温時間を算出する高油温時間積算手段と、
前記車両が、継続して前記オイル加熱モードにある時間を検出する継続時間検出手段と
を更に備え、
前記制御手段は、前記算出された積算高油温時間が積算時間閾値より少なく、前記検出されたオイル温度が第2温度閾値より低く、且つ前記検出された時間が継続時間閾値より少ないことを条件に、前記オイル加熱モードを維持するように前記車両を制御する
ことを特徴とする請求の範囲第1項に記載のオイル希釈抑制装置。 - 前記エンジンは、前記エンジンオイルを加熱可能な加熱手段を含み、
前記オイル加熱モードは、前記加熱手段により前記エンジンオイルを加熱して前記オイル温度を上昇させるモードである
ことを特徴とする請求の範囲第1項に記載のオイル希釈抑制装置。 - 前記オイル加熱モードは、前記エンジンを連続して作動させて前記オイル温度を上昇させるモードであることを特徴とする請求の範囲第1項に記載のオイル希釈抑制装置。
- アルコール燃料を使用可能なエンジンを備える車両に搭載されたオイル希釈抑制装置におけるオイル希釈抑制方法であって、
前記エンジンの作動中に前記エンジンに吸入される空気量を積算して積算吸気量を算出する吸気量積算工程と、
前記エンジンのエンジンオイルのオイル温度を検出する温度検出工程と、
前記算出された積算吸気量が積算吸気量閾値より大きく、且つ前記検出されたオイル温度が第1温度閾値より低いことを条件に、前記オイル温度を上昇させるオイル加熱モードへ移行するように前記車両を制御する制御工程と
を備えることを特徴とするオイル希釈抑制方法。
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