Method of determining transition from starter to alternator function by monitoring battery voltage or current
US7342382B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02N2200/063
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to determining and controlling the appropriate moment at which a combined starter/alternator should transition from start-up mode to alternator/generator mode following an IC engine start-up sequence. The method relies on battery voltage or battery current monitoring to establish the timing of the transition.
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