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AssigneeHitachi, Ltd.
InventorsMatsuo Amano, Toru Sugawara, Yasunori Mouri, Yoshikazu Aochi, Shinichi Sakamoto
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A method of starting the operation of an internal combustion engine utilizes a turning force transmitted from wheels of a vehicle through a clutch in addition to a driving force generated by a starting motor. A computer for controlling engine operations detects the initiation of the engine starting operation on the basis of the rotating speed of the engine or intake air quantity and additionally detects the termination of the engine starting operation when the engine rotating speed or intake air quantity exceeds an associated reference value. When the engine stops in the course of running of a vehicle, the engine can be re-started under the influence of the inertial force of the vehicle without resorting to the operation of the starting motor.
For use in an electronic control apparatus for controlling the operation of a combustion engine of a motor vehicle having an output shaft for producing an output torque for driving wheels of the vehicle and a starter motor for controllably rotating said output shaft, a method of operating said control apparatus for controlling the starting of said engine comprising the steps of:
For use in an electronic control apparatus for controlling the operation of a combustion engine of a motor vehicle having an output shaft for producing an output torque for driving wheels of the vehicle and a starter motor for controllably rotating said output shaft, a method of operating said control apparatus for controlling the starting of said engine comprising the steps of:
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