Apparatus and method for operating accessories of vehicle during engine stop using one-way clutch pulley
US11607944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/62
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is an apparatus and method for operating vehicular accessories during an engine stop using a one-way clutch pulley, the apparatus including the one-way clutch pulley configured to drive the vehicular accessories, and including a coupler and a one-way clutch. The one-way clutch pulley includes an engine crank shaft configured to connect to an engine of a vehicle; the coupler configured to couple with the engine crank shaft; the one-way clutch configured to couple with the coupler; and a pulley configured to connect to the one-way clutch, and the one-way clutch is configured to connect to the pulley and to rotate in one direction.
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