Patent ID: 8214070
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: F02D

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling an actuator, comprising: predefining a first setpoint value for a position of the actuator; predefining a first setpoint value change limitation defining a limit of a change in an instantaneous setpoint value for the position of the actuator to the first setpoint value; predefining a second setpoint value for a position of the actuator, wherein the predefined second setpoint value is provided for reaching the first setpoint value; and predefining a second setpoint value change limitation defining a limit of a change in an instantaneous setpoint value for the position of the actuator to the second setpoint value; wherein, if a value of a change of the instantaneous setpoint value to the first setpoint value using the first setpoint value change limitation is greater than a value of a change of the instantaneous setpoint value to the second setpoint value using the second setpoint value change limitation, the first setpoint value is selected for controlling the actuator, and the change of the instantaneous setpoint value for the position of the actuator is limited to the first setpoint value according to the first setpoint value change limitation.