Internal-combustion engines – Starting device – Condition responsive control of starting device
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-12
2006-12-12
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Starting device
Condition responsive control of starting device
C123S19800E
Reexamination Certificate
active
07146960
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for controlling stopping position of a crankshaft during shutdown of an internal combustion engine control a fluid pressure to control a corresponding drive torque of a fluid pump. Kinetic energy of the engine at shutdown may be used to control fluid pressure in a power steering system or fuel injection system to stop the crankshaft in a position favorable for restarting.
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Greiser Klemens
Kramer Ulrich
Lemmen Markus
Macdonald Ulla Weimann
Phlips Patrick
Bir Law, PLC
Castro Arnold
Cronin Stephen K.
Ford Global Technologies LLC
Lewis Donald J.
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