Abstract: Methods of analyzing a cyclo-mechanical engine include detecting an engine signal associated with a plurality of cycles of the cyclo-mechanical engine, comparing a first sample of the engine signal with a second sample of the engine signal to determine a cycle length of the cyclo-mechanical engine, and analyzing the engine signal to detect a variation in the cycle length of the cyclo-mechanical engine over time based on the determined cycle length. Related systems and computer program products are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 9, 2012
Date of Patent:
October 8, 2019
Assignee:
Thompson Automotive Labs LLC
Inventors:
Eric G. Horlbeck, John Thompson, Daniel McDonald, Gregory Keith Chatham, Emery Carr, William A. Grubbs
Abstract: A method of analyzing an engine for misfire activity includes receiving an electrical signal associated with a plurality of cycles of the engine, identifying energy spikes in the electrical signal associated with cylinder firings in the engine, generating engine speed estimates based on spacing between the energy spikes, and analyzing anomalies in the engine speed estimates to identify misfire activity in the engine. Also described is a method of analyzing an engine for misfire activity including receiving an electrical signal associated with the engine, detecting AC ripple in the electrical signal, generating engine speed estimates in response to the detected AC ripple, and analyzing anomalies in the engine speed estimates to identify misfire activity in the engine.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Date of Patent:
December 1, 2015
Assignee:
Thompson Automotive Labs LLC
Inventors:
Eric G. Horlbeck, John Thompson, Emery Carr, Allen C. Eberhardt
Abstract: Methods of analyzing a cyclo-mechanical engine include detecting an engine signal associated with a plurality of cycles of the cyclo-mechanical engine, comparing a first sample of the engine signal with a second sample of the engine signal to determine a cycle length of the cyclo-mechanical engine, and analyzing the engine signal to detect a variation in the cycle length of the cyclo-mechanical engine over time based on the determined cycle length. Related systems and computer program products are also disclosed.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 9, 2012
Publication date:
October 2, 2014
Applicant:
Thompson Automotive Labs LLC
Inventors:
Eric G. Horlbeck, John Thompson, Daniel McDonald, Gregory Keith Chatham, Emery Carr, William A. Grubbs