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Alternator failure warning indicator

US4242674A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 8, 1979
Grant dateDec 30, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 8, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R16/03
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transistorized detector sensitive to the ripple component of the DC output of an alternator gives a visual or audible warning signal when the ripple component exceeds a predetermined level providing early indication of failure of either a winding or rectifier diode.

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