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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 14, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 08, 2008
Applicants:
Hans Strom, Kode, SE;
Lucien Koopmans, Hovas, SE;
Inventors:
Hans Strom, Kode, SE;
Lucien Koopmans, Hovas, SE;
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02M 43/00 (2006.01); F01L 1/34 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A method for controlling an engine having a variable valve actuator includes operating the engine in a first mode where the engine carries out spark ignition combustion of air and fuel; and changing operation to a second mode where the engine carries out homogenous charge compression ignition combustion of air and fuel. The variable valve actuator unit is adjusted in response to said change to provide a shorter valve opening or lift.