Work vehicle start system and method with engine cycling
US10132259B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H63/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An auto-start system for a work vehicle includes a data store containing first start and stop initiation conditions; sensors configured to detect information indicative of at least a first parameter; and a controller including at least a start module and a monitoring module and operating in at least a monitoring mode or a cycling mode. In the monitoring mode, the monitoring module evaluates the first start initiation condition in view of the first parameter. In the monitoring mode, the start module generates a start command when the first parameter satisfies the first start initiation condition. Upon generating the start command, the controller operates in the cycling mode. In the cycling mode, the monitoring module evaluates the first stop initiation condition. In the cycling mode, the start module generates a stop command when the first stop initiation condition is satisfied.
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