Abstract
A camshaft tone wheel, system, and method are provided for determining a rotational position of an internal combustion engine. Sensors detect unique features positioned around the camshaft tone wheel in conjunction with a tooth count on a crankshaft tone wheel, or in conjunction with elapsed time for passage of the unique features during rotation of the camshaft tone wheel, to resolve engine position and enable accurately timed combustion.
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What is claimed is:
A camshaft tone wheel, system, and method are provided for determining a rotational position of an internal combustion engine. Sensors detect unique features positioned around the camshaft tone wheel in conjunction with a tooth count on a crankshaft tone wheel, or in conjunction with elapsed time for passage of the unique features during rotation of the camshaft tone wheel, to resolve engine position and enable accurately timed combustion.
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Filed
04/27/2026Published
09/03/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(1)
F02D 41/00:Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents (takes precedence F02D 43/00)