Methods and systems for improving engine starter durability for a stop/start vehicle
US10408183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for restarting an engine are presented. In one example, an engine may be automatically stopped and started in response to thresholds that may be adjusted as a distance traveled by the vehicle increases. The thresholds may be adjusted responsive to useful life consumed of an engine starter that may participate in automatic engine starting and stopping.
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