Internal combustion engine and method for operating the same

摘要

This invention relates to an internal combustion engine and a method for operating the same, said engine comprising an intake passage arrangement with a plurality of intake valves associated therewith and an exhaust passage arrangement with at least one exhaust valve associated therewith, and a valve operating mechanism including at least one camshaft for operating said intake and exhaust valves. At least one of said intake valves is temporarily uncoupled from said valve operating mechanism while intake air is supplied through at least one intake valve opening associated with a remaining valve which continues to be operated. $$