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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2011
Takayoshi Nakamura, Kariya, JP;
Haruyuki Urushihata, Kariya, JP;
Takayoshi Nakamura, Kariya, JP;
Haruyuki Urushihata, Kariya, JP;
DENSO CORPORATION, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
A variable valve timing control apparatus includes an abnormality determining portion and a valve controller. The abnormality determining portion determines whether there is an abnormality in a system of a VCT phase control in which an oil pressure control valve is controlled in a manner that an actual VCT phase coincides with a target phase. The valve controller controls the oil pressure control valve to drive a lock pin in a locking direction so as to lock the VCT phase when the abnormality determining portion determines that there is an abnormality in the system of the VCT phase control.