Internal combustion engine including crankshaft that is rotated while engine is in a non-fueled mode and method of operating an engine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9157347
APP PUB NO 20130158835A1
SERIAL NO

13819328

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A method of operating an engine includes starting and stopping operation of an internal combustion engine that includes a crankshaft having a bearing journal and a bearing in which the bearing journal is rotatable. The crankshaft is constantly turned when the internal combustion engine is in the non-fueled mode. An oil pump can be driven to lubricate the bearing journal and the bearing while the internal combustion engine is in the non-fueled mode to provide hydrodynamic lubrication. An engine is also disclosed.

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  • VOLVO LASTVAGNAR AB

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bartel, John Williamsport, US 4 18
Jerwick, John Hagerstown, US 8 40

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