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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2020
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2017
Applicant:
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Inventors:
Baitao Xiao, Canton, MI (US);
Adam Nathan Banker, Canton, MI (US);
John Erik Mikael Hellstrom, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02B 37/14 (2006.01); F02B 37/18 (2006.01); F02B 37/10 (2006.01); F02B 37/16 (2006.01); B60K 6/48 (2007.10);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F02B 37/14 (2013.01); B60K 6/48 (2013.01); F02B 37/10 (2013.01); F02B 37/16 (2013.01); F02B 37/18 (2013.01); B60K 2006/4825 (2013.01); B60Y 2200/92 (2013.01); Y02T 10/144 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for increasing vehicle maneuverability when operating on sand, snow, or rocky terrain, as well as while performing cornering and sliding maneuvers. Boost path actuators are held in positions that enable manifold pressure to be held above barometric pressure as torque demand changes, including when torque demand drops. Engine torque is reduced or raised via adjustments to one or more of fuel delivery, spark timing, and intake throttle opening.