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Device for controlling a starter for a motor vehicle

US6486625B1 · kind B1 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 22, 2000
Grant dateNov 26, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02N11/0848
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for controlling the power supply to the electric motor of a starter for a vehicle having a power switch connected in series with the electric motor, units for controlling the power switch, and an auxiliary switch which shorts the electric motor when the power switch is opened, where the auxiliary switch is a static electronic component.

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