×

Variable incremental activation and deactivation of cylinders in a displacement on demand engine

  • US 20060130814A1
  • Filed: 12/20/2004
  • Published: 06/22/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method of regulating displacement in a displacement on demand engine, comprising:

  • determining a desired engine displacement;

    determining a current engine displacement; and

    adjusting activation of a first cylinder to partially achieve said desired engine displacement and subsequently adjusting activation of a second cylinder to fully achieve said desired engine displacement from said current engine displacement.

View all claims
  • 13 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×