Method and apparatus for statistically determining knock borderline and evaluating knock intensity in an internal combustion engine

U.S. Patent Number: 5386722

Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for statistically detecting knock borderline and evaluating knock intensity in an internal combustion engine having at least one cylinder.

Inventors: Meyer; Daniel L. (Dearborn, MI), Smokovitz; Michael (Canton, MI), Kaluzny; Patrick A. (Canton, MI)

Assignee: Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI)

Application Number: 08/036,574

Issued: 1995-02-07

Expired: 2007-02-07

Classes: 73/117.3 ; 73/115

Field of search: 73/115,116,35,117.3

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