METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CLEARING THROTTLE OBSTRUCTION

Methods and systems are provided for detecting throttle obstructions in a vehicle. In one example, after engine start up, throttle icing condition resulting from the throttle capturing ice fragments originally formed within a charge air cooler or an intake passage upstream of throttle, may be detect...

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Main Authors Pursifull Ross Dykstra, Mantovano Gianluca, Saberwal Dev
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 22.02.2018
Subjects
BLASTING
COMBUSTION ENGINES
COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES
HEATING
HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL, WITH COMBUSTIBLEMIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
WEAPONS
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Summary:Methods and systems are provided for detecting throttle obstructions in a vehicle. In one example, after engine start up, throttle icing condition resulting from the throttle capturing ice fragments originally formed within a charge air cooler or an intake passage upstream of throttle, may be detected. Responsive to detecting the throttle icing condition, the throttle may be adjusted to a fully open position independent of accelerator pedal position, and maintained at the fully open position for a threshold duration while maintaining a desired torque, to release the captured ice fragments from the throttle.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201615239575