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"Sensor Fundamentals"
2nd Session: Knock Sensor
In this session, the knock sensor will be explained.
1 OUTLINE
The knock sensor is mounted on the engine block and detects engine knocking.
The engine ECU of the vehicle uses the signal from this sensor to correct the ignition timing.
2-1
Construction
External View
Piezoceramic
Plate
Cylinder
Block
Diaphragm
2-2
Piezoceramic
Plate
Diaphragm
Construction
Weight
Weight
Piezoceramic
Plate
Piezoceramic Plate
Pressurized
by Cylinder
Block Vibration.
Base
13
External View
Base
Cylinder
Block