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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 1987
Filed:
May. 28, 1985
Norimitsu Kurihara, Wako, JP;
Masaaki Ozaki, Utsunomiya, JP;
Hiroshi Goto, Asaka, JP;
Masahiko Asakura, Tokorozawa, JP;
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A suction gas heater control device for an engine comprising first detector for detecting when the engine is brought into complete firing, and for providing a signal in response thereto; a first timer coupled to the output of the first detector for continuously providing a first operating signal for a predetermined period of time after a first period of time, the first period of time starting with the beginning of the inputting of a signal from the first detector and ending with the stopping of the signal from the first detector; a second detector for detecting engine temperature and for providing a second operating signal when the engine temperature is lower than a predetermined level; and a judgement circuit means coupled to the first timer and the second detector for providing a signal for operating a suction gas heater, when the first operating signal is applied thereto and when the second operating signal which indicates that at least one of the temperature of the engine is lower than a predetermined level.