JP2009185744A - Engine cooling system and air bleeding method in engine cooling system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To maximize the temperature rise effect of a cylinder bore in warming-up, while excellently injecting a coolant, by bleeding air from a water jacket of a cylinder block when injecting the coolant, without arranging an air bleeding hole, in a cooling system having mutually independently a water jacket of a cylinder head and the water jacket of the cylinder block and having an electronic control valve for opening-closing an outlet of the water jacket of the cylinder block. <P>SOLUTION: When an electronic control unit for controlling the electronic control valve inputs a water filling starting signal to a radiator from an external part, the electronic control valve (a second thermostat) is forcibly controlled for opening. When controlling the electronic control valve for opening, cooling water is filled in the water jacket of the cylinder block, and air is bled via the electronic control valve. In ordinary warming-up, a flow of the coolant in the water jacket of the cylinder block is dammed up by controlling the electronic control valve for closing, and a cylinder bore is raised in temperature. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an engine cooling device and an air bleeding method in the engine cooling device, and more particularly to a technique for bleeding air from an independent water jacket provided in a cylinder block.

In Patent Document 1, a water jacket for the cylinder head and a water jacket for the cylinder block are provided independently of each other, and a valve for opening and closing the outlet of the water jacket for the cylinder block is provided to warm up (during cold). A cooling device is disclosed in which the valve is closed to block the flow of coolant in the water jacket of the cylinder block and to raise the temperature of the cylinder bore.
JP 2004-044609 A

  By the way, in the above-described conventional cooling device, in the cold state, the outlet of the water jacket of the cylinder block is closed by a valve. In this state, when the operation of injecting the coolant into the radiator is performed, the air is discharged from the water jacket of the cylinder block. The water jacket cannot be filled with the coolant.

  Here, if a hole for venting air from the water jacket of the cylinder block to the water jacket of the cylinder head or a valve for venting air from the valve that opens and closes the outlet of the water jacket of the cylinder block is provided, the coolant is injected. In addition, air can be extracted from the water jacket of the cylinder block through the air vent hole.

  However, when the air vent hole is provided as described above, the coolant in the water jacket of the cylinder block leaks through the air vent hole even if the valve is closed during warm-up. A coolant flow occurs in the water jacket of the block.

  Originally, for the purpose of increasing the temperature of the cylinder bore, the coolant flow is blocked in the water jacket of the cylinder block. However, if the coolant is circulated through the air vent hole, the effect of the increase in temperature is obtained. The problem of being damaged arises.

  In view of this, the present invention provides a warm-up operation in which the coolant can be well injected while the coolant is injected so that air can be extracted from the water jacket of the cylinder block when the coolant is injected without providing a hole for air venting. It is intended to maximize the temperature rise effect of the cylinder block (cylinder bore).

  Therefore, in the engine cooling device and the air bleeding method in the engine cooling device according to the present invention, the water jacket of the cylinder head and the water jacket of the cylinder block are provided independently of each other, and the coolant in the water jacket of the cylinder block is provided. In the cooling device provided with the electric control valve that stops the flow of the liquid, the electric control valve is forcibly controlled to be in an open state based on a signal indicating the injection of the coolant.

  According to the above configuration, when the electric control valve is closed, the flow of coolant in the water jacket of the cylinder block is blocked, so the temperature of the cylinder block (cylinder bore) is increased by closing the electric control valve during warm-up. Can be promoted.

  Here, when the cooling liquid is injected, the electric control valve is forcibly controlled to be in an open state, so that the air pushed out by the cooling liquid injected into the water jacket of the cylinder block is extracted through the electric control valve. be able to.

  As described above, the air in the water jacket of the cylinder block is vented through the open electric control valve.Therefore, the air vent hole from the water jacket of the cylinder block to the water jacket of the cylinder head or the electric control valve is closed. There is no need to provide an air vent hole for venting air through the valve.

  Therefore, during the warm-up period, the flow of the coolant through the air vent hole does not cause the coolant to flow in the water jacket of the cylinder block, and the temperature rise effect of the cylinder block (cylinder bore) can be maximized. It is done.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows an engine cooling apparatus according to an embodiment.
In FIG. 1, an engine 1 includes a cylinder head 2 and a cylinder block 3, and a water jacket 4 is formed on the cylinder head 2, and a water jacket 5 is formed on the cylinder block 3.

  The water jacket 4 and the water jacket 5 are formed independently of each other, and both the water jackets 4 and 5 are connected in parallel to the discharge port of the water pump 6 driven by the engine 1.

  There is no air vent hole or the like for communicating between the water jacket 4 and the water jacket 5, and cooling water (coolant) moves directly between the water jacket 4 and the water jacket 5. Never do.

In the present embodiment, the cooling water includes a case where antifreeze or the like is mixed in addition to fresh water, and there is no substantial difference between the cooling water and the cooling liquid.
The other end of the first return pipe 7 whose one end is connected to the outlet of the water jacket 4 and the other end of the second return pipe 8 whose one end is connected to the outlet of the water jacket 5 are joined. Connected to.

The first return pipe 7 and the second return pipe 8 can be integrally formed in the engine 1 and can be merged in the engine 1.
The other end of the return pipe 9 is connected to an inlet provided above the radiator 10, and a bypass pipe 12 connecting the middle of the return pipe 9 and the first electric control thermostat 11 is provided.

  The first electric control thermostat 11 is interposed in the middle of a supply pipe 13 that connects an outlet provided below the radiator 10 and a suction port of the water pump 6, and is connected to a pipe by energizing an electromagnetic coil. It is a valve to switch.

  Specifically, a state in which the bypass pipe 12 is closed and the outlet of the radiator 10 and the suction port of the water pump 6 are connected by turning on / off the current to the first electric control thermostat 11, and the outlet of the radiator 10 The connection to the suction port of the water pump 6 is cut off, and the state is switched to the state in which the bypass pipe 12 and the suction port of the water pump 6 are connected.

  That is, when the outlet of the radiator 10 and the suction port of the water pump 6 are connected by the first electric control thermostat 11, the cooling water that has passed through the engine 1 passes through the radiator 10 and then returns to the engine 1 again. Supplied.

  On the other hand, in the state where the bypass pipe 12 and the suction port of the water pump 6 are connected by the first electric control thermostat 11, the cooling water that has passed through the engine 1 is sucked into the water pump 6 without passing through the radiator 10. Then, it is supplied to the engine 1 again.

  In other words, the first electric control thermostat 11 is a switching valve that switches between a state in which the cooling water is circulated through the radiator 10 and a state in which the cooling water is circulated by bypassing the radiator 10.

A second electric control thermostat 14, which is an electromagnetic valve (electric control valve) for opening and closing the second return pipe 8, is interposed in the middle of the second return pipe 8.
When the second electric control thermostat 14 is closed, the outlet of the water jacket 5 is blocked, the flow of the cooling water in the water jacket 5 is blocked, and the cooling water stays in the water jacket 5.

  The first electric control thermostat 11 and the second electric control thermostat 14 are operated by a control signal (power supply control) of an in-vehicle electronic control unit 21 incorporating a microcomputer.

The electronic control unit 21 has a function of controlling fuel injection and ignition of the engine 1 as well as a function of controlling the first electric control thermostat 11 and the second electric control thermostat 14.
The electronic control unit 21 receives signals from a bore temperature sensor 22 that detects the temperature of the cylinder bore (cylinder block) and a water temperature sensor 23 that detects the temperature of the cooling water.

The bore temperature sensor 22 can be provided integrally with a head gasket (not shown).
The electronic control unit 21 controls the first electric control thermostat 11 and the second electric control thermostat 14 on the basis of the detection results of the bore temperature sensor 22 and the water temperature sensor 23, so that the cooling water and the cylinder bore ( Adjust the temperature of the cylinder block.

  Specifically, based on the comparison between the coolant temperature detected based on the signal of the water temperature sensor 23 and a threshold value, it is determined whether the engine is cold (warming up) or after warming up. If it is after the machine, the first electric control thermostat 11 is switched to a state in which the cooling water is circulated through the radiator 10, and when the engine is cold (warming up), the radiator 10 is bypassed (radiator The first electric control thermostat 11 is switched to a state where the cooling water is circulated (without passing through 10).

  Thereby, at the time of cooling, it is avoided that the cooling water dissipates heat by the radiator 10 and the warming up can be promoted by raising the temperature of the cooling water. On the other hand, after the warming up, the heat of the cooling water is sent by the radiator 10. Heat can be dissipated to suppress an excessive increase in the cooling water temperature and maintain the cooling effect of the engine 1.

  Further, the temperature of the cylinder bore (cylinder block) detected based on the signal of the bore temperature sensor 22 is compared with a threshold value, and if the temperature of the cylinder bore (cylinder block) is lower than the threshold value, the second electric control thermostat 14 is detected. Control to close.

  When the second electric control thermostat 14 is closed, the flow of the cooling water in the water jacket 5 is blocked, and the cooling water stays in the water jacket 5. As a result, the cooling efficiency by the cooling water in the cylinder block 3 decreases, and the cylinder block 3 temperature increase can be promoted.

And the temperature rise of the cylinder block 3 is accelerated | stimulated, the frictional resistance between a piston and a cylinder bore can be reduced, and a fuel consumption improvement can be aimed at.
FIG. 2 shows a path through which the cooling water circulates when the first electric control thermostat 11 causes the coolant to bypass the radiator 10 and the second electric control thermostat 14 is closed.

  In the case of FIG. 2, the cooling water passes only through the water jacket 4 of the cylinder head 2, and the cooling water that has passed through the water jacket 4 is again pumped into the water jacket 4 without passing through the radiator 10. become.

  FIG. 3 shows a path through which the cooling water is circulated when the first electric control thermostat 11 circulates through the radiator 10 and the second electric control thermostat 14 is opened. ing.

  In the case of FIG. 3, the cooling water passes through both the water jacket 4 of the cylinder head 2 and the water jacket 5 of the cylinder block 3, and the cooling water that has passed through each of the water jackets 4, 5 joins and returns to the radiator 10. The cooling water after passing through the radiator 10 is again pumped into the water jackets 4 and 5.

  Note that when the first electric control thermostat 11 allows the coolant to flow through the radiator 10, the second electric control thermostat 14 may be closed at the same time, and the load / rotation speed of the engine 1, Furthermore, the opening / closing of the second electric control thermostat 14 may be controlled from the cooling water temperature or the like, and the opening / closing control of the second electric control thermostat 14 is not limited to the control based on the bore temperature sensor 22.

  Hereinafter, the control of the first electric control thermostat 11 and the second electric control thermostat 14 based on the coolant temperature, the cylinder bore (cylinder block) temperature, and the like will be referred to as normal temperature adjustment control.

  By the way, in order to improve the air bleedability when water is poured into the radiator 10, the electronic control unit 21 is configured to set the first electric control thermostat 11 and the second electric control thermostat 14 to the coolant temperature and the cylinder bore (cylinder block). ), Which has a function of controlling regardless of the temperature or the like (prior to normal temperature adjustment control).

  First, when water is poured into the radiator 10 in a maintenance shop or the like, a portable terminal device (external unit) 31 is connected to the electronic control unit 21 by a connection cable 32 (see FIG. 1).

  The portable terminal device (external unit) 31 includes a microcomputer, and is a general-purpose maintenance tool including an input device such as a keyboard in addition to a liquid crystal screen. The portable terminal device (external unit) 31 is removable from the electronic control unit 21 and is maintained. Sometimes connected as needed.

  As will be described later, the portable terminal device (external unit) 31 has a function of transmitting an instruction for bleeding to the electronic control unit 21, and a failure diagnosis history stored in the electronic control unit 21. Are read out and displayed, the history of failure diagnosis is erased, the electronic control unit 21 is switched from the normal control mode to the failure diagnosis mode, and identification numbers of various devices of the vehicle are displayed. .

Here, the portable terminal device 31 outputs a water injection start signal (a signal indicating the injection of the coolant) to the electronic control unit 21 as an instruction for bleeding.
The water injection start signal is transmitted to the electronic control unit 21 when an operator performs operations such as command input and mode selection on the portable terminal device 31.

The electronic control unit 21 to which the water injection start signal is input performs processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG.
The routine shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4 is executed when the engine switch (ignition switch) 24 is turned on.

  First, in step S101, a signal from the portable terminal device 31 is read. In step S102, it is determined whether or not a water injection start signal from the portable terminal device 31 is input.

If the water injection start signal is not input, the process bypasses steps S103 and S104 and proceeds to step S105 to perform the normal temperature adjustment control.
On the other hand, if a water injection start signal is input from the portable terminal device 31, the process proceeds to step S103, the second electric control thermostat 14 is forcibly controlled to be opened, and the first electric control is performed. The thermostat 11 is forcibly controlled so that the cooling water passes through the radiator 10.

  Since the cooling water temperature and the cylinder bore (cylinder block) temperature are both low at the time of normal engine start, in the normal temperature adjustment control, the second electric control thermostat 14 is controlled to be closed, and the cooling water in the water jacket 5 is controlled. The flow is blocked and the first electric control thermostat 11 is controlled so that the cooling water bypasses the radiator 10.

  However, in step S102, the cooling water is forced to flow through the water jacket 5 and circulated through the radiator 10 contrary to the control state by the normal temperature adjustment control. To control.

  In the next step S104, after the engine switch (ignition switch) 24 is turned on, in other words, the cooling water flows through the water jacket 5 and the cooling water is circulated through the radiator 10. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (predetermined time) stored in advance has elapsed.

  And until the said fixed time passes, the said 2nd electric control thermostat 14 is hold | maintained in an open state, and the 1st electric control thermostat 11 is hold | maintained in the state through which the cooling water passes the radiator 10. FIG.

  The above-mentioned steps S101 to S104 correspond to air venting means, and the function of forcibly controlling the first electric control thermostat 11 so that the cooling water passes through the radiator 10 in step S103 is bypass control. Corresponds to means.

When the predetermined time has elapsed, it is considered that the water injection operation has been completed, and the process proceeds to step S105, where normal temperature adjustment control is started.
The predetermined time is set in advance by adding a margin to the standard time required for the water injection operation.

  In the present embodiment, since a hole or the like for extracting air from the water jacket 5 is not provided, air cannot be extracted from the water jacket 5 when the second electric control thermostat 14 is closed. If the thermostat 14 is forcibly controlled to open and the outlet of the water jacket 5 is opened, air can be extracted via the second electric control thermostat 14, and cooling water can be injected into the water jacket 5 by the air being released. .

  The air that has passed through the second electric control thermostat 14 reaches the radiator 10 through the return pipe 9, and is released into the atmosphere through the water injection port (water injection cap) 10a of the radiator 10 that is opened for water injection. .

  Further, the air expelled from the water jacket 4 by water injection to the water jacket 4 of the cylinder head 2 also reaches the radiator 10 through the return pipe 9 and the water injection port (water injection cap) of the radiator 10 opened for water injection. ) Released into the atmosphere via 10a.

  As described above, the second electric control thermostat 14 is forcibly opened to release air without providing an air vent hole for extracting air from the water jacket 5 at the time of water injection. When the two-electric control thermostat 14 is controlled to be closed, the flow of the cooling water in the water jacket 5 is blocked to obtain the maximum temperature rise effect of the cylinder bore.

  If an air vent hole is provided so that air can be extracted even when the second electric control thermostat 14 is closed, the coolant flows through the water jacket 5 due to leakage of the coolant through the air vent hole. However, if the air vent hole is not provided, there is almost no leakage of the cooling water, and higher heat retention performance can be exhibited.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second electric control thermostat 14 is forcibly controlled to open at the same time, and at the same time, the first electric control thermostat 11 is controlled so that the cooling water passes through the radiator 10. Injection can be performed more efficiently.

  That is, when the first electric control thermostat 11 is controlled so that the coolant bypasses the radiator 10, the outlet of the radiator 10 is closed by the first electric control thermostat 11, and the cooling injected into the radiator 10. The water flows into the engine 1 side so as to overflow from the inlet after the water level rises to the inlet of the radiator 10.

  Here, as described above, the air extracted from the water jacket 4 and the water jacket 5 enters the radiator 10 through the inlet of the radiator 10 and is released into the atmosphere through the water injection port (water injection cap) 10a. Therefore, the cooling water and the air travel in opposite directions in the same path, and the cooling water can not be smoothly injected and vented.

  On the other hand, if the first electric control thermostat 11 is controlled so that the cooling water passes through the radiator 10, the outlet of the radiator 10 can be opened, and the cooling water injected into the radiator 10 is discharged from the radiator 10. And flows into the water jacket 4 and the water jacket 5 of the engine 1 via the first electric thermostat 11 and the water pump 6.

  On the other hand, the air expelled from the water jacket 4 and the water jacket 5 enters the radiator 10 from the inlet of the radiator 10 via the return pipe 9 where the cooling water does not flow backward. The injection path and the air extraction path are separated, and the cooling water and the air do not collide in the same path, so that the cooling water can be injected and the air can be smoothly discharged.

  However, when the second electric control thermostat 14 is forcibly opened, the cooling water may be in a state of bypassing the radiator 10, and even in this case, the air can be extracted from the water jacket 5.

Therefore, instead of the first electric control thermostat 11, a cooling device including a mechanical thermostat that opens and closes by a temperature sensitive member such as wax may be used.
Further, a switch or the like for instructing the electronic control unit 21 to perform an injection operation can be provided, and direct water injection can be instructed to the electronic control unit 21.

Further, the electronic control unit 21 can be wirelessly transmitted with a signal indicating cooling water injection, and the input of the signal from the outside may be either wired or wireless.
Further, the external unit is not limited to the portable terminal device 31. For example, the start of water injection is instructed from a cooling water replacement device that discharges and injects cooling water from the water injection port (water injection cap) 10a of the radiator 10. Can be made.

  Further, while the signal indicating the injection of the cooling water is input to the electronic control unit 21, the second electric control thermostat 14 is held in the open state, and the first electric control thermostat 11 is cooled by the radiator 10. It can be made to hold in the state which passes.

  That is, when the cooling water injection is instructed, the second electric control thermostat 14 is kept open until the instruction is canceled, and the cooling water passes through the radiator 10 through the first electric control thermostat 11. In such a configuration, even if it takes time for water injection work and takes a longer time than usual, the second electric control thermostat 14 is closed during water injection (in the middle of air bleeding). Can be avoided.

  When a signal indicating water injection is input, the detection result of the temperature used for normal temperature adjustment control is increased or replaced with a reference temperature for water injection, and as a result of normal temperature adjustment control, the second electric power control is performed. The control thermostat 14 can be controlled to be in the open state, and the first electric control thermostat 11 can be controlled to be in a state where the cooling water passes through the radiator 10.

  In addition, since the water injection is performed by opening the water injection port (water injection cap) 10a of the radiator 10, the control unit 21 inputs the opening signal of the water injection port (water injection cap) 10a as a signal indicating the injection of the cooling water. The first electric control thermostat 11 and the second electric control thermostat 14 can be controlled based on the opening signal.

The flowchart of FIG. 5 shows the flow of control in the second embodiment in which air bleeding control is performed based on the opening signal of the water injection port (water injection cap) 10a.
1 is used in common with the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the portable terminal device 31 is connected to the electronic control unit 21 and the water injection port (water injection cap) 10a. An open detection switch 41 whose output is switched on and off according to opening and closing is provided, and a signal of the open detection switch 41 is input to the electronic control unit 21. In the second embodiment, the mobile terminal device 31 is not required to be connected to the electronic control unit 21, and in the first embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the open detection switch 41.

The routine shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5 is executed when the engine switch 24 is turned on. First, in step S201, the signal of the open detection switch 41 is read.
The water injection port does not need to be provided in the radiator 10. For example, the water injection port may be provided in the middle of the cylinder head 2 or the cooling water pipe, and the opening detection switch 41 is supplied to the radiator 10. The opening of the water injection port is detected without being limited to the case where the water port is provided.

In step S202, it is determined based on the signal of the open detection switch 41 whether or not the water injection port (water injection cap) 10a is open.
When the water injection port (water injection cap) 10a is opened, the process proceeds to step S203, the second electric control thermostat 14 is forcibly controlled to be in the open state, and the first electric control thermostat 11 is cooled. Is forcibly controlled to pass through the radiator 10.

Steps S201 to S203 correspond to the air venting means, and the control of the first electric control thermostat 11 in step S203 corresponds to the bypass control means.
By the above control, the cooling water poured from the water injection port (water injection cap) 10 a passes through the first electric thermostat 11 from the outlet of the radiator 10 and enters the water jacket 4 and the water jacket 5 of the engine 1 to supply water. The air expelled from each of the water jackets 4 and 5 through the return pipe 9 and the radiator 10 is discharged from the water injection port (water injection cap) 10a into the atmosphere.

  When the water pouring operation is completed and the water pouring port (water pouring cap) 10a is closed, it is determined in step S202 that the water pouring port (water pouring cap) 10a is not opened, and the process proceeds to step S204.

In step S204, the normal temperature adjustment control is performed.
In the second embodiment, when the water injection port (water injection cap) 10a is opened for water injection work, the second electric thermostat 14 is automatically opened so that air can be extracted from the water jacket 5. Therefore, the workability is better than that of the first embodiment. For example, even when the user of the vehicle replaces the cooling water, the water can be injected while the air is extracted from the water jacket 5.

  That is, even if a maintenance tool such as the portable terminal device 31 is not connected to the electronic control unit 21, the air can be forcibly switched to a state in which air can be smoothly removed from the water jacket 5 by performing a normal water injection operation. It will be.

  In general, the cooling water is exchanged by first discharging the cooling water from the radiator 10, and after draining, injecting new cooling water into the radiator 10, and then allowing the engine 1 to perform an idle operation to supply an appropriate amount of cooling water. It will be determined whether or not replenishment has been possible.

  Here, if the engine switch 24 is turned on to cause the engine 1 to idle, the electronic control unit 21 is activated, the second electric control thermostat 14 is controlled to be opened, and the air in the water jacket 5 is released. become.

When the air is discharged and the water level in the radiator 10 is lowered, the cooling water is further replenished, and finally an appropriate amount of cooling water can be replenished.
The signal indicating the injection of cooling water includes a signal indicating that the water level (liquid level) in the water jacket 5 and the radiator 10 is equal to or lower than the threshold, in addition to the opening signal of the water injection port (water injection cap) 10a. A signal indicating that the drain cock 10 is open, a signal indicating that the hood (engine hood) of the vehicle is open, and the like can be used, and a plurality of these signals can be combined to determine whether water is injected into the radiator 10. be able to.

  For example, after the signal indicating the opening of the drain cock is input, until the hood (engine hood) is closed, the second electric control thermostat 14 is controlled to be open, and the first electric control thermostat 11 is The cooling water can be controlled to pass through the radiator 10.

  That is, the signal indicating the injection of the cooling water includes a signal indicating that the water injection may be performed in addition to the signal indicating the water injection operation directly. For example, the hood (engine hood) is opened. The second electric control thermostat 14 can be controlled to be in an open state and the first electric control thermostat 11 can be controlled to be in a state in which cooling water passes through the radiator 10 only on the condition that it is present.

The figure which shows the cooling device of the engine in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the circulation path of the cooling water at the time of the cold machine in embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the circulation path of the cooling water after warming-up in embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows 1st Embodiment of the control at the time of the water injection which concerns on this invention. The flowchart which shows 2nd Embodiment of the control at the time of the water injection which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Engine, 2 ... Cylinder head, 3 ... Cylinder block, 4, 5 ... Water jacket, 6 ... Water pump, 7-9 ... Return pipe, 10 ... Radiator, 10a ... Water injection port (water injection cap), 11 ... 1st Electric control thermostat (electric control thermostat valve), 12 ... Bypass pipe, 13 ... Supply pipe, 14 ... Second electric control thermostat (electric control valve), 21 ... Electronic control unit, 22 ... Bore temperature sensor, 23 ... Water temperature sensor, 24 ... Engine switch (ignition switch), 31 ... Portable terminal device (external unit), 41 ... Opening detection switch

Claims (6)

In the engine cooling device provided with the water jacket of the cylinder head and the water jacket of the cylinder block independently of each other, and with an electric control valve for blocking the flow of the coolant in the water jacket of the cylinder block,
An engine cooling apparatus comprising an air venting means for forcibly controlling the electric control valve to open when a signal indicating coolant injection is input from the outside and the signal is input.   By instructing an injection operation to an external unit that is selectively connected to the control unit having the air venting means, a signal indicating the injection of the coolant is sent from the external unit to the control unit. The engine cooling device according to claim 1, wherein the engine cooling device is transmitted.   The signal indicating the injection of the coolant is a signal indicating the start of the injection, and when the air bleeding means inputs the signal indicating the start of the injection, the electric control valve is forcibly opened for a certain time thereafter. 3. The engine cooling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the engine cooling apparatus is controlled to a state. With a switch that detects the open state of the coolant inlet,
2. The engine cooling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the air venting unit inputs a signal indicating an open state of the inlet from the switch as a signal indicating the injection of the coolant. An electrically controlled thermostat valve that switches between a state in which the coolant is circulated through the radiator and a state in which the coolant is circulated around the radiator;
Bypass control means for forcibly controlling the electric control thermostat valve in a state in which the coolant is circulated through the radiator when the electric control valve is forcibly controlled to be opened by the air venting means; ,
The engine cooling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the engine cooling apparatus is provided. In the engine cooling device provided with the water jacket of the cylinder head and the water jacket of the cylinder block independently of each other, and with an electric control valve that stops the flow of the coolant in the water jacket of the cylinder block,
An air venting method for an engine cooling device, wherein the electric control valve is forcibly controlled to open based on generation of a signal indicating injection of coolant.

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