Control device for internal combustion engine

US2016333802A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2016333802-A1
Application numberUS-201615084485-A
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Filing dateMar 30, 2016
Priority dateMay 13, 2015
Publication dateNov 17, 2016
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A control device for an internal combustion engine includes an in-cylinder pressure detector, an output shaft torque calculator, a target torque calculator, an input torque parameter calculator, and a controller. The output shaft torque calculator is to calculate an output shaft torque of an output shaft of the internal combustion engine based on an in-cylinder pressure. The target torque calculator is to calculate a target torque of the output shaft torque. The input torque parameter calculator is to calculate an input torque parameter representing an input torque such that the output shaft torque becomes equal to the target torque using a feedback control algorithm which is based on a controlled object model which models a controlled object that receives the input torque parameter as input and produces the output shaft torque as output. The controller is to control the output shaft torque using the input torque parameter.

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A control device for an internal combustion engine, comprising: an in-cylinder pressure detection unit that detects an in-cylinder pressure which is a pressure inside a cylinder of an internal combustion engine; an output shaft torque calculation unit that calculates an output shaft torque which is a torque of an output shaft of the internal combustion engine based on the detected in-cylinder pressure; a target torque calculation unit that calculates a target torque serving as a target of the output shaft torque of the internal combustion engine; an input torque parameter calculation unit that calculates an input torque parameter representing an input torque such that the detected output shaft torque becomes equal to the calculated target torque by using a predetermined feedback control algorithm which is based on a controlled object model which models a controlled object that receives the input torque parameter as input and produces the output shaft torque as output; and a control unit that controls the output shaft torque of the internal combustion engine using the calculated input torque parameter. 2 . The control device for an internal combustion engine according to claim 1 , wherein the controlled object is a control system that includes a plurality of response surface models representing linearization of a relationship between the input torque parameter, a number of revolutions of the internal combustion engine, n estimated disturbance values, n being an integer greater than 0, and an intake air quantity parameter representing an intake air quantity of the internal combustion engine, and the control unit selects one of the response surface models as a function of either one of the input torque parameter and the target torque, and calculates the intake air quantity parameter using the response surface model selected, and controls the output shaft torque of the internal combustion engine using the calculated intake air quantity parameter. 3 . The control device for an internal combustion engine according to claim 1 , wherein the controlled object model is a model that defines a relationship between the input torque parameter, the output shaft torque, and m estimated disturbance values, m being an integer greater than 2, and the predetermined feedback control algorithm is a sliding mode control algorithm that contains equivalent control input configured to contain the m estimated disturbance values. 4 . The control device for an internal combustion engine according to claim 3 , further comprising: an on-board identification unit that identifies model parameters for the controlled object model and the m estimated disturbance values on board, wherein the input torque parameter calculation unit calculates the input torque parameter using, in combination with the predetermined feedback control algorithm, the model parameters and the m estimated disturbance values identified on board. 5 . The control device for an internal combustion engine according to claim 1 , wherein the internal combustion engine includes a fuel injection valve for injecting fuel directly into the cylinder, and the in-cylinder pressure detection unit includes an annular-shaped detector at an end of the fuel injection valve. 6 . A control device for an internal combustion engine, comprising: an in-cylinder pressure detector to detect an in-cylinder pressure inside a cylinder of the internal combustion engine; an output shaft torque calculator to calculate an output shaft torque of an output shaft of the internal combustion engine based on the in-cylinder pressure; a target torque calculator to calculate a target torque of the output shaft torque; an input torque parameter calculator to calculate an input torque parameter representing an input torque such that the output shaft torque becomes equal to the target torque using a feedback control algorithm which is based on a controlled object model which models a controlled object that receives the input torque parameter as input and produces the output shaft torque as output; and a controller to control the output shaft torque using the input torque parameter. 7 . The control device according to claim 6 , wherein the controlled object includes response surface models representing linearization of a relationship between the input torque parameter, a number of revolutions of the internal combustion engine, n estimated disturbance values, n being an integer greater than 0, and an intake air quantity parameter representing an intake air quantity of the internal combustion engine, and the controller selects one of the response surface models as a function of either one of the input torque parameter and the target torque, and calculates the intake air quantity parameter using the one of the response surface models, and controls the output shaft torque of the internal combustion engine using the intake air quantity parameter. 8 . The control device according to claim 6 , wherein the controlled object model defines a relationship between the input torque parameter, the output shaft torque, and m estimated disturbance values, m being an integer greater than 2, and the feedback control algorithm is a sliding mode control algorithm that contains equivalent control input configured to contain the m estimated disturbance values. 9 . The control device according to claim 8 , further comprising: an on-board identifier to identify model parameters for the controlled object model and the m estimated disturbance values on board, wherein the input torque parameter calculator calculates the input torque parameter using, in combination with the feedback control algorithm, the model parameters and the m estimated disturbance values identified on board. 10 . The control device for an internal combustion engine according to claim 6 , wherein the internal combustion engine includes a fuel injection valve for injecting fuel directly into the cylinder, and the in-cylinder pressure detector includes an annular-shaped detector at an end of the fuel injection valve. 11 . A control device for an internal combustion engine, comprising: in-cylinder pressure detection means for detecting an in-cylinder pressure inside a cylinder of the internal combustion engine; output shaft torque calculation means for calculating an output shaft torque of an output shaft of the internal combustion engine based on the in-cylinder pressure; target torque calculation means for calculating a target torque of the output shaft torque; input torque parameter calculation means for calculating an input torque parameter representing an input torque such that the output shaft torque becomes equal to the target torque using a feedback control algorithm which is based on a controlled object model which models a controlled object that receives the input torque parameter as input and produces the output shaft torque as output; and control means for controlling the output shaft torque using the input torque parameter.

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  • Control of the engine output torque · CPC title

  • With detection of the mechanical response of the engine · CPC title

  • Pressure sensors · CPC title

  • Sliding mode control · CPC title

  • F02D11/105Primary

    characterised by the function converting demand to actuation, e.g. a map indicating relations between an accelerator pedal position and throttle valve opening or target engine torque · CPC title

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What does patent US2016333802A1 cover?
A control device for an internal combustion engine includes an in-cylinder pressure detector, an output shaft torque calculator, a target torque calculator, an input torque parameter calculator, and a controller. The output shaft torque calculator is to calculate an output shaft torque of an output shaft of the internal combustion engine based on an in-cylinder pressure. The target torque calcu…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Honda Motor Co Ltd
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification F02D11/105. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Nov 17 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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