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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 29, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2007
Jörg Remele, Hagnau, DE;
Uwe Rödl, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Andreas Schneider, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Albrecht Debelak, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Jörg Remele, Hagnau, DE;
Uwe Rödl, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Andreas Schneider, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Albrecht Debelak, Friedrichshafen, DE;
MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Abstract
In an arrangement and a method for controlling an internal combustion engine including a control unit, an injector for injecting fuel into the combustion chambers of the engine, connecting lines interconnecting the engine control unit and the injector for transmitting signals therebetween and an intelligent electronic component provided with the injector for an integral structure, the electronic component comprises an electronic storage unit for storing data, a computing unit, a measuring unit for determining momentary actual injector values and an energy storage device for storing electric energy which is supplied to the electronic components and to the injector unit during engine operation via the connecting lines either constantly or only during the fuel injection procedure.