Patent · US Expired

Engine air heater and starting circuits to by-pass auxiliary steering circuit

US4129001A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 1977
Grant dateDec 12, 1978
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Expiry dateNov 25, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S60/911
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electric control circuit for use in the ignition system of a vehicle having a vehicle battery powered auxiliary steering system which is energized upon engine failure or shutdown during vehicle operation. The ignition circuit disconnects the auxiliary steering system from the vehicle battery during heating of the pre-start intake air and during starting of the engine to eliminate unnecessary drain on the vehicle battery.

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