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Apparatus and method for preventing overrun of starter for engine

US6688270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2001
Grant dateFeb 10, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02N2200/063
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and an apparatus for preventing overrun of an engine starter with high reliability by detecting accurately a state in which an engine operation has been started on the basis of a starter supply voltage to thereby protect the engine starter from excessive load and burnout while sparing extra interconnection or wiring for the starter.

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