System for assisting a main engine start-up

Details System for assisting a main engine start-up System for assisting a main engine start-up

2007-07-10

2007-07-10

Argenbright, Tony M. (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Starting device

Includes auxiliary internal combustion engine

C320S104000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11261491

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for assisting a start-up of a work machine having a battery assembly and a main engine. The method may include starting an auxiliary power unit, and using electrical power generated by the auxiliary power unit to condition the battery assembly. The method may also include adding electrical power generated by the auxiliary power unit to electrical power generated by the battery assembly for a main engine cranking event.

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