Patent · US Expired

Engine stop-start electrical circuit

US4160916A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 1977
Grant dateJul 10, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 12, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S123/11
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrical circuit for use with an engine having an alternator has a relay to control a solenoid to properly shut down a diesel engine and includes openable and closable contacts for supplying power to another portion of the circuit, it being ensured that such contacts remain closed when either the vehicle key is in the on position or there exists an alternator output.

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