Internal combustion engine starting apparatus and process
US5713320A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02N2019/007
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and process for starting internal combustion engines having one to three cylinders by first activating a reverse direction motor to drive the power system of the engine in reverse to its normal operating direction until it is positioned at or near the backside of a prior compression stroke and then activating a starter motor, preferably at initial high torque, and continuing operation until the engine is started. The apparatus and process achieves a significant decrease in the size and power requirements for starters.
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