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Vehicle starting method and system

US6481404B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2001
Grant dateNov 19, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02N11/103
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for starting a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine, an operator actuatable switch, an electric starter and a corresponding starter relay includes coupling a first control circuit to the starter relay during one or more crank operations, and coupling a second control circuit to the starter relay during the one or more crank operations, the coupling steps resulting in a minimal delay time associated with the starting of the motor vehicle.

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