Ascertaining the starting capability of a vehicle
US10731796B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/32
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for ascertaining the re-starting capability of a vehicle, in particular when parking the vehicle, includes detecting the pressure and the temperature of fuel in a pressurized container, determining a final pressure value of the fuel in the pressurized container, where the final pressure value is an expected pressure of the fuel in the pressurized container after a period of parking of the vehicle, comparing the final pressure value with a minimum pressure value in order to ascertain whether the vehicle is capable of re-starting after the parking period, and generating a warning signal when the final pressure value is lower than the minimum pressure value.
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