Method and apparatus for limiting in-rush current to a starter motor of a vehicle
US8878481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for limiting engine starting current of a starter motor of an engine is described. In one example, starter motor current is controlled according to vehicle speed. The method may allow vehicle system voltage to remain at a higher level during automatically initiated engine starts.
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