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Method and system for controlling internal combustion engine with air pump

US5404717A · kind A · utility

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37Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 1, 1993
Grant dateApr 11, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B1/04
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control circuit for use in an internal combustion engine having a cranking device and an air pump driven by a starter motor. The control circuit comprises a first circuit for supplying a power to the starter motor and the cranking device, a second circuit for terminating power supply for the cranking device with maintaining power supply for the starter motor, and a control unit for selectively switching between the first and second circuits.

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