On-board starting module for vehicle engine
US12031511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02N2200/063
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A starting module for a vehicle is provided. The starting module is configured to reside on-board the vehicle, and is used to start an engine associated with the vehicle in the event the battery on the vehicle is too weak to crank the engine. The engine starting module first comprises a housing. The housing resides proximate the vehicle battery and holds a plurality of super capacitors. The super capacitors reside within the housing, in series, and are electrically in parallel with the vehicle battery. The super capacitors store charge received from the electrical system of the vehicle. The starting module also includes control logic. The control logic controls the release of energy from the super capacitors. The engine starting module also comprises an isolation switch, which is configured to move between open and close positions in response to signals from the control logic.
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