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Kociba, MI
Michael L. Kociba, Hartland, MI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090287378 | DRAG TORQUE REQUEST SECURITY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An engine control system for a vehicle comprises a torque module and a drag request evaluation module. The torque module controls torque output of an engine based on a driver torque request and increases the torque output based on a wheel drag torque request generated based on a driven wheel speed. The drag request evaluation module disables the increase of the torque output when the driven wheel speed is greater than an undriven wheel speed by more than a predetermined speed. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20110060487 | NEGATIVE WHEEL SLIP CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An engine control system comprises a derivative module and a slip remediation module. The derivative module determines a mathematical derivative of a driven wheel speed of a vehicle. The slip remediation module, when the mathematical derivative is more negative than a predetermined deceleration, at least one of disables regenerative braking being performed by one or more electric motors, increases an axle torque request, and unlocks a torque converter. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110132324 | LINEAR TRANFORMATION ENGINE TORQUE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING TORQUE REQUESTS - A method of operating an engine of a vehicle includes generating a first torque request. The method includes generating a second torque request that is greater than and based on the first torque request, increasing a torque output of the engine based on the second torque request at a first rate and during a first period, and increasing the torque output of the engine based on the first torque request at a second rate and during a second period. The first period is distinct from and before the second period, and the first rate is greater than the second rate. | 06-09-2011 |
Scott M. Kociba, Clarkston, MI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090046962 | MAIN BEARING SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A main bearing cap support structure is provided including a bulkhead and a main bearing cap removably mountable thereto by at least one threaded fastener. The threaded fastener includes a highly toleranced (i.e. controlled both dimensionally and geometrically) generally annular collar sufficiently configured to be received within a highly toleranced bore portion defined by the bulkhead and the main bearing cap such that the main bearing cap may be precisely aligned with the bulkhead. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090049618 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING CONNECTING RODS - An apparatus and method for installing a piston and connecting rod assembly in a cylinder of an engine block includes a frame, an installation rod and a guide defining a channel complementary to the rod. The frame is disposed about an opening at the bottom of the engine block and the guide is positioned on the frame in alignment with a cylinder. The installation rod is coupled to the connecting rod and the rod and the piston and connecting rod assembly are slid into the cylinder. The installation rod is received within the guide channel and maintains the connecting rod perpendicular to the crankshaft and away from the cylinder wall. As the connecting rod moves toward the crankshaft, the guide and rod move the connecting rod into proper alignment and contact with the crankshaft. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110061220 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING CONNECTING RODS - An apparatus and method for installing a piston and connecting rod assembly in a cylinder of an engine block includes a frame, an installation rod and a guide defining a channel complementary to the rod. The frame is disposed about an opening at the bottom of the engine block and the guide is positioned on the frame in alignment with a cylinder. The installation rod is coupled to the connecting rod and the rod and the piston and connecting rod assembly are slid into the cylinder. The installation rod is received within the guide channel and maintains the connecting rod perpendicular to the crankshaft and away from the cylinder wall. As the connecting rod moves toward the crankshaft, the guide and rod move the connecting rod into proper alignment and contact with the crankshaft. | 03-17-2011 |