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Starter zero current test apparatus and method

US8310271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2009
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/007
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An alternator and starter tester system having a starter current zero test. The current is measured before and after a solenoid of a starter motor is energized and deenergized to determine if the starter motor should be failed. This allows the operator to quickly determine if the starter motor is stuck on during normal starter motor testing.

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