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Engine malfunction protection

US4147151A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 27, 1976
Grant dateApr 3, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 27, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B3/06
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A three-terminal module contains a relay with normally closed switch contacts and a delay circuit for the coil which opens the switch. The module switch contacts are wired between the engine ignition switch and the ignition coil of the engine. Malfunction detectors energize the delay, which eventually energizes the switch-operating coil, thereby stopping the engine. Opening and reclosing of the ignition switch enables the engine to restart.

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