Denso Corporation

Nippondenso Co., Ltd.

Katsuhiko Hirano

Katsuharu Hosoe

An inertia-related engine speed fluctuation is computed when the engine is rotated without ignition. A load-related engine speed fluctuation is computed when the engine is rotated with ignition and combustion. The inertia-related engine speed fluctuation is indicative of an inertia moment that is variable in accordance with equipments connected with the engine. The load-related engine speed fluctuation is indicative of an engine load. When estimating the engine load, the inertia-related engine speed fluctuation is considered for removing an influence of the inertia moment on the engine load. The estimated engine load is used for controlling the engine. It is possible to consider the inertia moment into an engine control.

Method of estimating inertia moment of engine, method of estimating engine load, and method of and apparatus for controlling engine

A single cylinder engine is equipped with a carburetor having an electrically controlled air bleed control valve. A microcomputer of an electronic controller calculates a target opening timing and a target opening time period of the air bleed control valve. The microcomputer, receiving a rotation pulse from a rotation sensor indicative of an engine rotational position, opens the air bleed control valve at the calculated target opening timing and for the calculated target opening period so that the air bleed control valve controls an amount of air-bleeding which in turn controls an air-fuel ratio of mixture supplied to the engine.

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Yokkaichi, Japan

Katsuhiko Hirano