Vehicle starting assist system

Details Vehicle starting assist system Vehicle starting assist system

2008-08-29

2010-10-05

Cronin, Stephen K (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Starting device

Condition responsive control of starting device

C290S03800C

Reexamination Certificate

active

07806095

ABSTRACT:
An engine starting assist system. A battery is selectably coupled to an ultracapacitor with a contactor. In addition, a controller is configured to perform at least one of: monitor the condition of the battery, monitor the condition of the ultracapacitor, control the flow of energy between the battery and the ultracapacitor by selective actuation of the contactor, receive a start input control. The controller issues a start output control to a starter solenoid of the engine, such that energy stored in the ultracapacitor may be used to at least one of charge the battery and provide cranking current to a starter of the engine in conjunction with the battery.

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