Methods and systems for predicting a potential alternator failure
US12097777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/0816
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for predicting a potential alternator failure in a motor vehicle are provided. The method includes determining a potential alternator undercharging condition if a duration between the maximum cranking voltage time stamp and the maximum device voltage time stamp is greater than an undercharging indicator duration threshold. Advantageously, an alternator may be repaired or replaced before it fails thus averting having the motor vehicle become inoperable.
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