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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 11, 2001
Filed:
Dec. 21, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Masahiko Tamegai, Konan, JP;
Kazuhiro Irie, Konan, JP;
Assignee:
Zexel Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F04B 4/900 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F04B 4/900 ;
Abstract
In order to achieve a smooth shift between two drive sources, an electromagnetic clutch is engaged, when the rotation rate of the compression unit and the engine rotation rate match, to switch from motor drive to engine drive during engine startup or engine acceleration. The motor is driven before the electromagnetic clutch is cut off to switch from engine rive to motor drive during engine stop or engine deceleration.