System and method for controlling a firing sequence of an engine to reduce vibration when cylinders of the engine are deactivated

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9726139
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13799129

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A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a vibration prediction module and a firing sequence module. The vibration prediction module predicts a modal response of a vehicle based on a firing sequence of an engine when a cylinder of the engine is deactivated. The firing sequence module adjusts the firing sequence of the engine based on the predicted modal response of the vehicle.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCP O BOX 300 M/C 482-C22-A68 DETROIT MI 48265-3000

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Beikmann, Randall S Brighton, US 14 441

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