Engine starting apparatus
US8110939B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The engine starting apparatus operates on battery voltage when the battery voltage is higher than a predetermined voltage to control starting of an engine of a vehicle. The engine starting apparatus includes a relay control section configured to output a drive signal individually to first and second relays of a starter of the vehicle engine to drive the first and second relays when predetermined engine start conditions are satisfied, the starter being configured to operate when the first and second relays are driven, and an inter-relay switch configured to make electrical connection between the first and second relays when the first relay is applied with the battery voltage, the second relay being applied with the battery voltage when the electrical connection is made. The first relay is configured to be applied with the battery voltage when a manual start switch is operated.
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