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Intelligent power distribution system for improving vehicle starting

US12110857B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

Knorr-Bremse AG · DE

Inventors

Peter Lindner · Langquaid, DE
David KISS · Memphis, US
Dale B. Garrett · Avon, US
Thomas J. Hayes · McHenry, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 23, 2024
Grant date	Oct 8, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 23, 2044

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF02N2200/06
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

To start a vehicle, power is provided from the vehicle's electrical source to electrical load(s) in the vehicle. Heavy electrical load(s) can sag the vehicle's electrical system and make starting the vehicle difficult. The following embodiments can address this problem by providing an intelligent power distribution system that uses controllable switch(es) to selectively connect load(s) to the vehicle's electrical source in a controlled, progressive manner. Connecting load(s) in a controlled fashion can facilitate the starting of the vehicle by avoiding having electrical load(s) present at start-up.

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