Control device for engine having automatic stop and start function
US6529818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02N2200/023
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a control device for an engine including an automatic stop and start function, wherein detected data taken prior to an engine stop or results of an operation carried out based on the detected data are retained in executing an engine automatic stop control. In particular, in a case where the technology is applied to an engine including a thermostat proper operation determination function, a thermostat proper operation determination process is constructed so as to continue to be executed in executing an engine automatic stop control.
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