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Cooling control system for internal combustion engines equipped with superchargers

US4977743A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 23, 1988
Grant dateDec 18, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cooling control system for an internal combustion engine equipped with a supercharger. The control system includes an electrically-driven pump for circulating coolant for cooling the supercharger, and an electrically-driven fan arranged in an engine room. The cooling control system controls the operation of the electrically-driven pump and the operation of the electrically-driven fan, based on an output from a sensor for detecting stoppage of the engine as well as on operation of a timer for counting a predetermined time period. The cooling control system controls, during operation of the engine, the operation of the electrically-driven pump and the operation of the electrically-driven fan, based on an output from a sensor or sensors for detecting operating conditions of the engine.

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