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Control device for controlling the operation of a supercharger in an internal combustion engine

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6456270
An internal combustion engine is described having a crankshaft and a supercharger mechanically driven by and connected to the crankshaft via an electromagentic clutch, a control device for controlling the operation of the supercharger in response to engine operating conditions, comprising, a first sensor means for detecting a temperature of the engine, a second sensor means for detecting racing of the engine, and a control means responsive to outputs from the first and second sensors for causing the electromagnetic clutch to be disengaged.
Assignee:
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Aichi, JP
Patent Number(s):
US 4660526
OSTI ID:
6456270
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English