Electric current based engine auto stop inhibit algorithm and system implementing same
US10480477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/72
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes an engine and at least one controller. The at least one controller periodically determines an estimated current to be demanded by vehicle electrical loads during an auto stop of the engine, compares the estimated current with a threshold current, and inhibits an auto stop of the engine if the estimated current is greater than the threshold current for a predetermined period of time.
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