Auxiliary-device arrangement for cylinder-deactivation multi-cylinder internal combustion engine and cylinder-deactivation multi-cylinder internal combustion engine

Abstract

An auxiliary-device arrangement for a cylinder-deactivation multi-cylinder internal combustion engine includes an auxiliary-device driving member and an auxiliary device. The cylinder-deactivation multi-cylinder internal combustion engine is capable of deactivating at least one deactivated cylinder by keeping an intake valve and an exhaust valve closed while at least one operating cylinder is operating. The auxiliary-device driving member is provided adjacent to an operating cam of a valve operating cam shaft which is provided in the at least one operating cylinder. The auxiliary device has an operating member via which the auxiliary device contacts the auxiliary-device driving member.

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