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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 09, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2006
Applicants:
Donald J. Lewis, Howell, MI (US);
John O. Michelini, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Nate Trask, Dearborn, MI (US);
Gang Song, Canton, MI (US);
Inventors:
Donald J. Lewis, Howell, MI (US);
John O. Michelini, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Nate Trask, Dearborn, MI (US);
Gang Song, Canton, MI (US);
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 19/00 (2006.01); F02N 17/00 (2006.01); F01L 1/34 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A system and method to control engine valve timing of an internal combustion engine. Electromechanical valves are controlled to improve engine fuel economy. Further, the method can adjust valve operation to provide air-fuel charge motion and increase combustion stability.