What is this invention?

Sooty smoke filter regeneration control system and method for hybrid vehicle

Hyundai's new smoke filter regeneration control system is designed to help improve the efficiency of your hybrid vehicle. This system monitors and controls the temperature of exhaust gas flowing into a sooty smoke filter, in order to regenerate it as needed. This helps keep your engine running at its best, while also reducing harmful emissions.

A sooty smoke filter is a device that traps and removes pollutants from exhaust gas. It's installed in the line leading to the engine, before it enters the atmosphere. This system helps reduce harmful emissions while driving on different types of roads. The regeneration control system monitors and adjusts how often the filter needs to be cleaned or replaced, depending on environmental conditions. In addition, the hybrid control unit coordinates everything related to engine operation--from fuel injection timing to clutch engagement--in response to requests from the engine controller.

What are some key features of the invention?

• Sooty Smoke Filter
• Regeneration Control System
• Hybrid Vehicle
• Exhaust Gas Flow Sensor
• Engine Controller
• Motor

What are some similar inventions on the market?

There are a few similar products on the market, but Hyundai's regeneration control system is likely the most advanced. Other systems may only monitor or control one aspect of engine performance (such as fuel efficiency), while Hyundai's system monitors and controls both temperature and sooty smog levels in order to optimize overall hybrid efficiency.

How could this be used?

The sooty smoke filter regeneration control system of a hybrid vehicle can help to improve engine performance and fuel economy. The system includes an engine, a sooty smoke filter installed in an exhaust line through which exhaust gas from the engine passes, and filtering out sooty smoke included in the exhaust gas. A temperature sensor is also installed in the front end of the sooty smoke filter, and measures a temperature of exhaust gas flowing into the front end of the smoky filter. An engine controller controls a temperature of exhaust gas flowing into the smoky filter based on information associated with a grade of road on which a vehicle is to drive. Additionally, or alternatively, the hybrid control unit controls an engine clutch disposed between the engine and motor that assists it in association with output from its own engines by responding to requests fromthe Engine Controller. By controlling these components appropriately as needed- depending on various driving conditions- this regenerative braking assistance can work hand-inhand with traditional brake pads to

What are some things to look out for with this?

There are a few risks associated with using a sooty smoke filter. The first is that if the filter becomes clogged, it can cause the engine to overheat and fail. Second, since exhaust gas contains particles from both burned fuel and emissions from the vehicle's components, using a sooty smoke filter can increase the risk of respiratory illness in people who are close to the vehicle.

What are the overall impressions of this invention?

Overall, I think the product is great. It's very efficient and helps improve overall hybrid performance.

Final comment expressed in a poem (written by an A.I.)

A sooty smoke filter regeneration
Control system for a hybrid vehicle, including an engine
Installed in the exhaust line, with a temperature sensor to measure
The exhaust gas flowing into the front end of the filter. Based on information from the grade of road
The engine controller will adjust output accordingly, and the hybrid control unit will assist
As needed, to keep things running smoothly and cleanly.

Who owns this patent?

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Document Number: 11215094