Starting apparatus for internal combustion engines
- Barnwell, SC
- Augusta, GA
An internal combustion engine starting apparatus uses a signal from a curt sensor to determine when the engine is energized and the starter motor should be de-energized. One embodiment comprises a transmitter, receiver, computer processing unit, current sensor and relays to energize a starter motor and subsequently de-energize the same when the engine is running. Another embodiment comprises a switch, current transducer, low-pass filter, gain/comparator, relay and a plurality of switches to energize and de-energize a starter motor. Both embodiments contain an indicator lamp or speaker which alerts an operator as to whether a successful engine start has been achieved. Both embodiments also contain circuitry to protect the starter and to de-energize the engine.
- Research Organization:
- WESTINGHOUSE SAVANNAH RIVER CO
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC09-89SR18035
- Assignee:
- United States of America as represented by Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5601058
- OSTI ID:
- 870817
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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