Method of and apparatus for ascertaining a knock intensity signal of an internal combustion engine

摘要

A method of and an apparatus for ascertaining a knock intensity signal of an internal combustion engine, wherein an electrical light signal corresponding to the light emission in the combustion chamber is obtained by way of an optical sensor which extends into the combustion chamber, and by way of a photodetector, and then evaluated, wherein firstly the first derivative of the electrical light signal in respect of time is formed and a knock intensity signal is obtained therefrom.