An apparatus and method for controlling engine shutdown
An apparatus for controlling the shutdown of an internal combustion engine 10. The apparatus comprises an electronic control unit and resistive load 20. The resistive load is switched to connect to an electrical generator 13 connected to the engine 10 when the engine is to be shutdown so as to apply...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
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20.01.2010
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Summary: | An apparatus for controlling the shutdown of an internal combustion engine 10. The apparatus comprises an electronic control unit and resistive load 20. The resistive load is switched to connect to an electrical generator 13 connected to the engine 10 when the engine is to be shutdown so as to apply a braking force to the engine and reduce the time taken to bring the engine to a stopped state. The apparatus may further disconnect the load when the engine is rotating below a predetermined speed. The electronic control unit may also control a fuel supply and spark supply to the engine. The resistive load may be a front or rear screen heating element, a seat warming element, a cylinder block heater, a cabin heater or a catalytic converter heater. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: GB20050013198 |