Method for controlling valve activation/deactivation mechanisms in internal combustion engine in passenger vehicle, involves operating actuator at two levels, and operating actuator at third level inducing transition

• Main Authors: DOERING, JEFFREY ALLEN, ZDRAVKOVSKI, DANNY, ROLLINGER, JOHN ERIC, WILLARD, KAREN
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; German
• Published: 12.06.2014
• Subjects: BLASTING; COMBUSTION ENGINES; CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES; HEATING; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS; LIGHTING; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; WEAPONS

The method involves adjusting an electromechanical actuator to actuate a cam profile switching mechanism, and operating the actuator at a first level without a valve transition. The actuator is operated at a second level without a valve transition in response to increased potential for valve transit...