Internal combustion engine; has knocking sensor connected to evaluation electronics, which receive signals during movement of gas exchange or injection valve

摘要

The engine has a crankshaft casing (1) for a rotating crankshaft (2), which is connected to at least one connecting rod for a piston (9) that acts in a cylinder having gas exchange valves and channels in the cylinder head. A knocking sensor (13) connected to evaluation electronics is provided. The evaluation electronics receive signals from the knocking sensor during movement of a gas exchange valve or an injection valve (6) of the engine. An Independent claim is included for a method for operating the engine.