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Isolation switch operation

US10714966B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2018
Grant dateJul 14, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/92
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes a starter motor having a dedicated power source, an electric machine, and a controller configured to, responsive to a command for the motor to start an engine, open a switch to isolate the motor and source from a network electrically connected with the machine, and responsive to voltages on both sides of the switch falling within a predetermined range, close the switch to charge the source.

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