Method and device for the calibration a piezo-actuator that is actuated in a motor vehicle for driving a switching valve

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PATENT NO 9112431
APP PUB NO 20100268440A1
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12742896

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In a method for calibration, a piezo-actuator (1) is actuated in a motor vehicle by a control circuit and an output stage. The piezo actuator is, in particular, part of the injection valve. The piezo-actuator (1) is subjected to an electric calibration pulse that is in the high-level signal range thereof when the control circuit and the output stage are in operation, the frequency thereof being modified over time. The associated electric impendence curve over the frequency is determined and evaluated during the calibration pulse. The output stage is controlled by the control circuit in such a manner that the calibration pulse is generated.

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VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES GMBH93055 REGENSBURG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Reichinger, Christian Neutraubling, DE 24 236
Schrod, Walter Regensburg, DE 25 131
Wiehoff, Hans-Jörg Regensburg, DE 17 90

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