Patent ID: 8393997
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: B60K,B60Y,F02B,F02D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Method for controlling the functioning of a twin internal combustion engine in a vehicle, especially a fire-fighting vehicle, each engine being equipped with automatic transmission, suitable to transfer the torque generated at a torque distributor, comprising: a first clutch suitable to connect a first engine unit of said twin internal combustion engine to a delivery pump of a liquid; a second clutch suitable to connect said first engine unit to a traction system of the vehicle; a third clutch suitable to connect a second engine unit of said twin internal combustion engine to a traction system of the vehicle, wherein said control has an activation step or a deactivation step of said delivery pump of a liquid, by closing or opening said first clutch at a vehicle speed lower than a threshold higher than zero, and in a condition of decelerating vehicle, with the simultaneous opening or closing of said second clutch, and if said conditions are verified within an interval of time from an activation or a deactivation request.