Abstract: A method of and a device for regulating air-fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine includes an oxygen or lambda probe and a signal processing unit connected to the lambda probe. The change-overs of the lambda signal at the output of the lambda probe are compared with a succession of adjustable first time intervals t.sub.1 and, when no change-over is detected during the first time interval, the output signal from the signal processing unit which controls the air-fuel ratio is abruptly changed in a jump. To avoid overshoot of the output control signal, there is provided a resetting unit by means of which the jump of the control signal is reversed when the change-over of the lambda signal occurs in an additional monitoring time interval t.sub.2 following the first monitoring time interval t.sub.1.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for overrunning control in an internal combustion engine are proposed, which operate with an overrunning cutoff and the reestablishment rpm of which is dependent on rpm and on time. At the onset of overrunning, a higher reestablishment rpm is selected, and once the rpm falls below a predetermined rpm value the reestablishment rpm is reduced according to a time function to a lower threshold value. The method may be realized by a controlled system, as well as by a control apparatus operating with analog circuitry.

Abstract: A fuel metering system having a .lambda. regulation device in which the delay periods known per se from the prior art are variable upon the switchover of the integration direction of an integrator included in the .lambda. regulation system. This variation produces a shortening of the delay period, as a result of which it is possible to prevent an excessive enrichment of the mixture. The invention relates to a controllable reduction of the individual delay signal as well as a control of the total duration of control exerted on the delay signals as they appear. The invention is independent of whether it is realized by either analog or digital circuit technology.

Abstract: A regulating device is described for regulating or adjusting the composition of the operating mixture of an internal combustion engine. When the engine or exhaust gas probe is still cold, the composition of the fuel-air mixture is controlled in an open-loop manner, and upon the attainment of a minimum operating temperature, the closed-loop regulating device for influencing the fuel-air mixture is activated. The activation of the regulating device is effected, when the engine is being operated under a load, after the attainment of a first, low temperature value; during engine idling, this is effected after the attainment of a second, higher temperature value. Via the throttle valve, a switchover is effected between two threshold values of a threshold switch.

Abstract: A method for operating a fuel-supply system using a lambda-control apparatus for an internal-combustion engine wherein the amount of fuel to be supplied to the internal combustion engine is a function of signals representing the speed (RPM), the engine load, the exhaust-composition, and the temperature of the exhaust-gas sensor together with the attainment of a given temperature of the engine as an additional control criteria for the lambda-control apparatus. The method further includes deriving a temperature signal from the internal combustion engine to operate a threshold element with a hystereses whose switching values lie at about 10.degree. C. and 50.degree. C. to 85.degree. C. for optimum fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. The output signal of the threshold element can be further utilized for a supplementary warm-up fuel enrichment for better ignition characteristics, engine smoothness, and exhaust gas composition.

Abstract: There is described a method and an apparatus for use with the fuel preparation system of an internal combustion engine, for example, a fuel injection system which operates injection valves with electrical control pulses. When the gas pedal of a vehicle is actuated abruptly, the air flow measuring device of such systems is subject to oscillations around its equilibrium point, and the initial one of these swings is used to cause enrichment of the fuel-air mixture. The return swing generates an undesired lean signal which is suppressed by a "damping circuit". In addition, there is provided mixture enriching during steady applications of the gas pedal by means of a time-decaying enrichment signal generated by a slow acting circuit which operates in superposition to the action of the damping circuit. Both circuits may be suppressed by a blocking circuit during certain engine conditions, for example, during engine starting and engine overrunning as well as on the basis of temperature.

Abstract: A system for increasing the fuel feed in internal combustion engines during acceleration in order to ensure better performance comprising an acceleration detector, an enrichment stage, a proportionating member associated with a differentiating member, all connected to be responsive to at least one sensing member whose output signal is variable according to the engine operating conditions. The operating parameters sensed may be, for example, speed, air flow rate in the intake manifold, starting conditions, as well as the temperature of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for generating fuel metering control pulse which may be used to control the operation of injection systems, carburetors, or any other controllable fuel metering mechanism. The system includes two signal generators one of which continually generates a signal related to engine conditions while the other is engaged in deriving therefrom a fuel metering control pulse of appropriate length. The duration of the pulses may be obtained by the charging and discharging constant of control capacitors or by a process of numerical countdown of digital data.

Abstract: An apparatus for the open-loop or closed-loop control of the composition of the mixture desired in the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, which includes an exhaust gas sensor whose output signal together with other operational parameters, determines the mixture composition. The essential component of the apparatus is a storage unit with which charging and discharging sources controllable in accordance with the sensor signal are associated, wherein the magnitude of the charging and discharging signal is dependent on operational parameters. The storage unit may comprise a capacitor or a resistor-capacitor combination having one terminal connected to ground and another terminal efficiently connected with an operational voltage connection, so as to have in this manner an unequivocal association with a fixed potential.

Abstract: A fuel injection control system generates control pulses which open the fuel injection valves of the engine. The pulse duration is proportional to the injected fuel quantity and can be altered in dependence on air temperature by a circuit which includes a temperature-sensitive resistor. The voltage at this resistor controls a transistor which supplies a supplementary charging current for a timing capacitor.

Abstract: Apparatus for correcting the fuel apportionment signal in an internal combustion engine during an alteration in quantity of the fuel which includes a first storage device charged according to the rpm, the storage value of which determines the content of a second storage device in accordance with certain time intervals and according to a specific function and the alteration signal of the second storage device is used for the correction of the fuel apportionment signal.

Abstract: A control circuit of a fuel management control system for internal combustion engines monitors the operation of an exhaust line sensor. When the oxygen sensor is perceived to be inoperative, for example, due to low ambient temperature, the previously closed loop control process governing the fuel management control signals is interrupted and a direct forward control process is substituted therefor. The reference voltage is changed during this time for eventual adaptation to the changeover to closed loop feedback control after the oxygen sensor again becomes operational.

Abstract: A device for metering fuel in an internal combustion engine which comprises sensors for operating parameters, an acceleration detecting stage with a subsequently connected pulse generating stage as well as a pulse lengthening stage, and a fuel metering system wherein the acceleration detecting stage is indirectly and/or directly associated with at least one of a plurality of components including an oscillation stopper (to prevent renewed triggering in case of an oscillation-carrying input signal), a blocking stage (for unequivocal and secure triggering), a repetition stopper (to avoid multiple triggering during gradual and longer-term signal rises), and a switching suppressor (to prevent a voltage rise after a switching step from being evaluated as an instance of acceleration) so that the device serves to operate the acceleration enrichment of the fuel-air mixture for the internal combustion engine with a minimum of disturbance thereby attaining optimum acceleration processes.

Abstract: The cyclic control pulses for actuating the fuel injection valves of an internal combustion engine are extended during engine starting at low temperatures. The degree of pulse extension, i.e. of fuel enrichment, is made dependent on engine temperature and decreases as a function of cranking time. In addition, a repeated starting attempt will be accompanied by reduced pulse extension to prevent excessive enrichment of the mixture. The pulse extension may also be retained for a period of time after engine cranking to insure smooth running.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for controlling at least one electrical switching element in internal combustion engines, particularly the main relay of the voltage supply, in accordance with one operating characteristic and with a switch position which indicates an operating condition, in which the signal corresponding to the operating characteristic can be fed to a storage device whose charging and/or discharging process can be influenced by the switch relative to the ignition with the value of the storage signal serving to control the electrical switching element. Furthermore, the signal in accordance with the operating condition and, indirectly or directly, corresponding to the operating characteristic can be fed to a connection point whose output signal can be switched to a switching device for heating the heating wire in an air flow rate meter to a red-hot condition.

Abstract: A warm-up regulator device for enriching the air-fuel mixture delivered to an internal combustion engine during the engine warm-up phase, said engine having a fuel-metering system with a switching arrangement for generating metering signals in response to a group of engine operating parameters, a compensation stage for correcting the metering signals and a fuel-metering means, wherein the compensation stage is connected to a function generator for producing a signal which is speed-responsive to compensate for condensation losses in the walls of the fuel lines and engine when the engine is cold thus optimizing the operation of the engine. Also disclosed are several ways for reducing the compensation for condensation losses at higher speeds to prevent a negative affect on the exhaust gases and to match the regulator to various engines.

Abstract: A fuel mixture control apparatus for an electronic fuel injection system for internal combustion engines. In a warm-up controller, the fuel injection control pulses are lengthened for enrichment of the fuel-air mixture during engine warm-up on the basis of signals supplied by a temperature transducer. In order to make the warm-up enrichment dependent on prevailing engine states, for example on the conditions of idling and partial or full load, circuitry is provided to sense these conditions and to suitably alter the enrichment factor. A further circuit suppresses the dependence or enrichment on engine status during engine starting. Various embodiments are presented.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the determination of the injection time in externally ignited internal combustion engines, which serve to provide the optimal injection time under given operating conditions, this injection time being derived on the basis of the rpm and the angle of the throttle valve wherein a basic injection time signal is derived from an rpm and a throttle valve angle signal and this signal is subsequently modified by means of a controlled nonlinear function generator to closely approximate an empirically ascertained optimal value for the injection time under given operating conditions, the basic injection time signal being formed in a divider circuit to provide an output signal which is fed to at least one nonlinearity function generator controllable in accordance with the throttle valve angle and the rpm.

Abstract: Circuitry is described for use with a fuel mixture control system of an internal combustion engine in which an oxygen sensor is located in the exhaust system and generates a generally bi-valued signal which is compared with a set-point voltage to indicate rich or lean mixtures. In order to permit control loop operation even when the sensor signal changes due to decreasing temperatures, the set point voltage is adjusted to remain between the two values of the sensor signal. This adjustment is effective only when the lower sensor signal exceeds a given limit.

Abstract: A fuel injection system which employs electromagnetic injection valves controlled by injection control pulses of variable width. When the engine is being operated in the overrunning condition, with closed throttle and elevated rpm, the normally provided fuel injection control pulses can be supplanted by substitute pulses of either constant or variable width. The apparatus includes a comparator circuit which determines whether the original control pulse is to be used or the substitute pulse. Several embodiments are presented.