Трехпозиционное реле тока

Изобретение относится к области электротехники и может быть использовано для отключения электродвигателей с переменной нагрузкой на валу от аварийных режимов, не допустив перегрева обмоток статора. Техническим результатом является повышение надежности защиты электродвигателя с переменной нагрузкой на валу от перегрузки, обрыва фазы. Трехпозиционное реле тока содержит корпус, втяжной якорь, неферромагнитный контактный стержень, подвижные контакты, укрепленные на торцах неферромагнитного контактного стержня, втяжной якорь и неферромагнитный контактный стержень, выступающий по осевой линии за торцы втяжного якоря, сочленены пружиной, находящейся на неферромагнитном контактном стержне между стопорным кольцом и внутренним торцом втяжного якоря и гайкой, удерживающей сочленение и завернутой на неферромагнитный контактный стержень, выступающий из нижнего торца втяжного якоря, в корпусе полость втяжного якоря переходит в расширенную полость клапана, на границе перехода полостей по периметру образовано ...

Электромагнитное реле

Электромагнитное реле с нейтральным положением якоря

BISTABILE SWITCHING MECHANISM

CIRCUIT BREAKER ADAPTS TO BE CONNECTS HAS TWO ACCUMULATOR BATTERIES AND PROCESS OF LOAD OF THESE TWO ACCUMULATOR BATTERIES

ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH FOR STARTER OF THERMAL ENGINE INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING AT LEAST TWO MOBILE CONTACTS

L'invention concerne un commutateur électromagnétique pour démarreur de moteur thermique comprenant une première borne (B1), une deuxième borne (B2), un premier contact mobile (C1) qui est mobile entre une position de repos et une position d'alimentation, au moins un deuxième contact mobile (C2) qui est situé entre le premier contact mobile (C1) et la deuxième borne (B2) et qui est mobile, entre une position déconnectée et une position connectée. Le commutateur est susceptible d'être placé dans trois états de fonctionnement un état de repos dans lequel le premier contact mobile (C1) est isolé électriquement des deux bornes (B1,B2) et en ce que les deux bornes sont isolées l'une de l'autre, un état d'engagement dans lequel le premier contact mobile (C1) est dans une position d'engagement entre la position d'alimentation et la position repos et se trouve en contact électrique avec la première borne électrique (B1), le deuxième contact mobile (C2) est en position de repos et en contact électrique ...

Электрический коммутационный аппарат

ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИЙ КОММУТАЦИОННЫЙ АППАРАТ, содержащий подвижную и неподвижную системы с электрическими контактами, связанные между собой с помощью упругого элемента и .установленные с возможностью обеспечения перемещения подвижной системы в обе стороны от нейтрального положения до положения мертвого хода , привод, отклоняющий подвижную систему от нейтрального- положения, и по крайней мере две защелки, фик сирующие подвижную систему, отличающийся тем, что, с целью уменьшения потребляемой энергии и повышения надежности аппарата путем снижения ударных нагрузок при замыкании контактов, указанные защелки установлены с обеспечением фиксации подвижной, системы в зонах, соот-. ветствующих ее положениям мертвого хода.. СП ел о о о 00 ...

BISTABILE SCHALTVORRICHTUNG

Электромагнитное реле с нейтральным положением якоря

BISTABILE SCHALTVORRICHTUNG

CIRCUIT BREAKER ADAPTS TO BE CONNECTS HAS TWO ACCUMULATOR BATTERIES ETPROCEDE OF LOAD OF THESE TWO ACCUMULATOR BATTERIES

L'invention concerne un coupe-circuit de batteries d'accumulateurs. Selon l'invention, le coupe-circuit (1) comporte dans un même boîtier (1A), deux bornes électriques d'entrée (201, 211) et au moins une borne électrique de sortie (215 ), un seul dispositif de contact (100) électromécanique adapté à ouvrir ou fermer le contact électrique entre alternativement l'une des deux bornes électriques d'entrée et ladite borne électrique de sortie et l'autre des deux bornes électriques d'entrée et ladite borne électrique de sortie ainsi qu'à ouvrir le contact électrique entre les deux bornes électriques d'entrée et ladite borne électrique de sortie, au moins un commutateur électrique adapté à raccorder électriquement l'une des deux bornes électriques d'entrée et ladite borne électrique de sortie, des moyens de détermination d'une valeur de l'intensité du courant passant par l'une des deux bornes électriques d'entrée, et, associés auxdits moyens de détermination, des moyens de pilotage électroniques ...

ТРЕХПОЗИЦИОННОЕ РЕЛЕ ТОКА

Изобретение относится к области электротехники, в частности, к реле минимальных и максимальных токов. Техническим результатом является повышение надежности защиты электродвигателя от перегрузки, обрыва фазы, а двигателя погружного насоса от холостого хода. Сущность изобретения заключается в том, что при пуске электродвигателя втяжной якорь с сочлененным контактным стержнем и с клапаном на торце, втягиваясь в полость, замыкает верхние контакты и включает реле времени, но контакт реле времени не размыкается. Клапан, удержавшись на плече расширенной полости корпуса, удерживает втяжной якорь в магнитном притяжении в нейтральном положении, верхние и нижние контакты разомкнуты. При обрыве фазы, включенной в реле, клапан опускает втяжной якорь на нижний контакт, включается реле времени, через заданное время разомкнутый контакт реле времени отключает двигатель. При затянувшемся пуске двигателя, обрыве фазы, не включенной в реле, и перегрузке втяжной якорь с клапаном на торце, втягиваясь в полость ...

Schaltvorrichtung für eine Stern-Dreieck-Umschaltung bei einem mehrphasigen Motor

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schaltvorrichtung für eine Stern-Dreieck-Umschaltung bei einem mehrphasigen Motor mit einer Motorwicklung pro Phase, wobei jede Motorwicklung jeweils ein Motorwicklungs-Anschlusspaar (U1, U2, V1, V2, W1, W2) und die Schaltvorrichtung folgendes aufweist: einen elektro-magnetischen Antrieb (10, 11) zum Bewegen einer Antriebsachse (12) zwischen drei definierten, axialen Positionen (14, 16, 18) und für jede Motorwicklung eine Kontaktvorrichtung (20) mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Motorwicklungs-Anschlusskontakt (22, 24), einem Phasen-Anschlusskontakt (26) und einer beweglichen Kontaktbrücke (28), die mit der Antriebsachse (12) gekoppelt ist und über diese in die drei definierten Positionen (14, 16, 18) bewegt werden kann, wobei sich die bewegliche Kontaktbrücke (28) in einer ersten und axial zwischen den beiden anderen Positionen liegenden Position (14) in einer Offen-Stellung befindet, in der keiner der Anschlusskontakte (22, 24, 26) elektrisch mit einem anderen ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH FOR A HEAT ENGINE COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO MOVABLE CONTACTS

Improvements in three position relays

Elektromagnetischer Auslöser für ein elektromechanisches Schaltgerät

Die Erfindung betrifft einen elektromagnetischen Auslöser für ein elektromechanisches Schaltgerät mit einem Anker (1), der von einem Magnetjoch (2) umgeben ist und in Wirkverbindung zu einem Stößel (3) steht, wobei der Stößel (3) von einer Magnetspule (4), die innerhalb des Magnetjochs (2) angeordnet ist, umgeben ist. Die Erfindung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass ein Gegenanker (5) fest mit dem Stößel (3) verbunden ist.

Bistabile Schaltvorrichtung

CIRCUIT CHANGE OVER DEVICE

Remotely controlled toggle switch

A simulated toggle switch capable of being set and reset by remote means and being manually operated. Control signals are received by two on-board electronic drive circuit assemblies which cause two corresponding magnetic solenoids to drive two cams clockwise or counterclockwise, independently of each other. This, in turn, causes a bat handle to move to an uppermost position, a lowermost position, or to be centered. In addition, the position of the switch is remotely sensed.

Improvements in three position relays

REVERSIBLE CONTACTOR

Pulse operated electromagnetic relay - has armature connected to leaf spring one end and carrying contact bridge other end

The relay, which may be pulse operated, or by d.c., has a coil (2) enclosing an armature (3) in line with its central axis. One end of the armature is connected to the centre of a leaf spring, so that it can only move between two end positions determined by the spring. Mounted at the other end of the armature is a bridging member for a pair of contacts (4) opened and closed in those two end positions. In an alternative design, two leaf springs are used so that the armature can move between four positions to operate four sets of contacts. The armature can be of soft iron. Excitation of the coil is stopped when the leaf spring is almost free of tension.

Monolithic program controlled AC contactor

ELEKTROMAGNETISCHER SCHALTER.

D. C. CONTROLLED INVERTIBLE SWITCH

The invention solves following problems; 1) the magnitude of the attraction force of the electro-magnet, i.e. the number of windings of the coil and the current needed; 2) the magnitude of the spring force. In the said invention, two magnets are used, one of which must be electro-magnet in which DC current is applied. By changing the polarity of the magnet, any set of the contacts can be turned on or off. It can be used for reversing the rotation of a motor and switching a power supply.

AC contactor for controlling motor forword and backword rotation

Bistable switching device

Remotely controlled toggle switch

A simulated toggle switch capable of being set and reset by remote means and being manually operated. Control signals are received by two on-board electronic drive circuit assemblies which cause two corresponding magnetic solenoids to drive two cams clockwise or counterclockwise, independently of each other. This, in turn, causes a bat handle to move to an uppermost position, a lowermost position, or to be centered. In addition, the position of the switch is remotely sensed.

Bistable switching device

Bistable relay switching unit A bistable relay has a pivot-mounted armature (4) that is hinged to a yoke (1) by a leaf spring (5)l The free end supports a rod (11) that operates a movable electrical contact (13). Mounted on the yoke is a core element in two parts (6, 6') separated by a permanent magnet (7) and having a size such that an air gap (20) is formed. The armature can be moved by a lower level power input coil (2). In one position the armature is held by the permanent magnet field.

A bidirectional contactor

SWITCH

Single reversible contactor

The reversible contactor comprises divided I-shape core, annular permanent magnet, reaction spring, moving electromagnet, attraction coil, moving contact and static contacts. Only one such contactor can makes motor run in forward or backward direction. It features simple structure, no noise and good stability.

Bistable switching arrangement

A bistable switching arrangement has a magnetic system comprised of a yoke/core, an armature and at least one permanent magnet, as well as a magnetic coil. The armature is swingably held at the core by a spring and mechanically linked to a movable contact, with an air gap being formed in one switching state between the armature and a pole face of the yoke/core combination. In order to attain that only slight forces act upon the released armature, the permanent magnet is positioned in a region of the yoke to form one part of the cross sectional area, with the other part being formed by a non-magnetic member.

Corotating and counter-rotating bidirectional AC contactor

Bistable switching arrangement

A bistable switching arrangement has a magnetic system comprised of a yoke/core, an armature and at least one permanent magnet, as well as a magnetic coil. The armature is swingably held at the core by a spring and mechanically linked to a movable contact, with an air gap being formed in one switching state between the armature and a pole face of the yoke/core combination. In order to attain that only slight forces act upon the released armature, the permanent magnet is positioned in a region of the yoke to form one part of the cross sectional area, with the other part being formed by a non-magnetic member.

Relay apparatus

Alternating current contactor and control method thereof

The invention provides an alternating current contactor and a contact velocity control method thereof. The alternating current contactor comprises an electrical moving contact (1) and electrical static contact (2) which are opposite to each other and also comprises a movable core (3) and fixed iron core (4) which are opposite to each other, wherein the movable core (3) is mechanically connected with the electrical moving contact (1), a control coil (5) is placed in the fixed iron core (4), and a switch transistor (Q) is used to turn on/off the control coil (5), thus the fixed iron core (4) generates/eliminates electromagnetic attraction to the movable core (3) and drives the electrical moving contact and the electrical static contact to connect or disconnect. The alternating current contactor also comprises a contact velocity control device (6) which is used to perform closed loop feedback control to connect or disconnect speed of the electrical moving contact and the electrical static ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC MICRORELAY

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electromagnetic microrelay with high productivity and little operating characteristic dispersion. SOLUTION: A pair of electromagnetic parts 37, 38 having coils 34, 35, 36 arranged around iron cores 20, 25 having fixed contacts on the upper end parts are juxtaposed. On the other hand, a movable contact sheet 40 having hinge parts 43, 43 extended from both opposed side edges of a movable contact piece 44 consisting of a sheet conductive magnetic material on the same straight line are formed. The hinge parts 43, 43 are supported, whereby the movable contact piece 44 is opposed to the iron cores 20, 25 so as to alternately make contact with and separate from the fixed contacts of the iron cores 20, 25. COPYRIGHT: (C)1998,JPO ...

Methods and systems for assisted direct start control

Methods and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle system including an engine that is selectively deactivated during engine idle-stop conditions. One example method includes, during a first condition, engaging an engine starter, without applying a starter current, to the deactivated rotating engine after the engine speed drops below a threshold speed. The method further includes, during a second condition, engaging the starter and adjusting a starter motor switch to apply a starter braking torque to the rotating engine.

SWITCHING DEVICE, STARTING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR AN ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCHING DEVICE

A switching device has an electromagnetic switching element and a controller, the switching element including two coils on one core which act on a shared armature. In order to implement an operation of the armature to be activatable as rapidly and simply as possible with low power consumption, the controller is designed to have a switch in the current path of the coil in each case to activate each coil. 110-. (canceled)11. A switching device , comprising:an electromagnetic switching element including two coils on one core, wherein the two coils act on a shared armature;at least two switches corresponding to the two coils; anda controller configured to selectively control each switch to be in the current path of the corresponding coil to activate the corresponding coil.12. The switching device as recited in claim 11 , wherein a first coil is a pull-in winding and the second coil is a hold-in winding which electromagnetically act on the shared armature.13. The switching device as recited in claim 12 , wherein the number of turns of the pull-in winding is greater than the number of turns of the hold-in winding by at least three.14. The switching device as recited in claim 13 , wherein the two coils are each separately switchable to the ground potential.15. The switching device as recited in claim 13 , wherein the two coils are each separately switchable to the battery potential.16. The switching device as recited in claim 13 , wherein the switch of the pull-in winding is force-coupled to the armature for shutdown of energization of the pull-in winding.17. A starting device for an internal combustion engine claim 13 , comprising:a starter motor;a coupling device for temporarily coupling the starter motor to the internal combustion engine;a starter controller; andat least one switching device configured as at least one of: (i) a switch for energizing the starter motor; (ii) a coupling mechanism of the coupling device for meshing and demeshing a starter pinion driven by ...

Signal output circuit

Provided is a signal output circuit capable of outputting a normal signal in accordance with an input signal, even when part of the circuit fails. A signal output circuit includes a CPU, a switching circuit, and an output terminal. The switching circuit includes: a first switching unit having a first switching element and a second switching element, and a second switching unit having a third switching element and a fourth switching element. The drain, source, and gate of each of the first and second switching elements are connected to a power source, drains of the third and fourth switching elements, and a first output port of the CPU, respectively. The source and gate of each of the third and fourth switching elements are connected to the output terminal and a second output port of the CPU.

POWER CIRCUIT

A power circuit includes a boost circuit having a boost switching element, a coil provided between a battery and the boost switching element and a rectifier element provided between the coil and a load, a first switch connected to the boost circuit in parallel, a current detection circuit detecting current flowing through the first switch and a control circuit turning on the first switch during a normal state other than a restart of an engine after an idling stop and turning off the first switch and controlling an operation of the boost switching element at a restart of the engine after an idling stop so that voltage of the battery is boosted and supplied to the load. The control circuit determines based on the current detected by the current detection circuit during the normal state whether or not the first switch has an open fault. 1. A power circuit comprising:a boost circuit, wherein the boost circuit includes:a boost switching element;a coil provided between a battery and the boost switching element; anda rectifier element provided between the coil and a load, a first switch connected to the boost circuit in parallel;a current detection circuit detecting current flowing through the first switch; anda control circuit turning on the first switch during a normal state other than a restart of an engine after an idling stop, the control circuit turning off the first switch and controlling an operation of the boost switching element at a restart of the engine after an idling stop so that voltage of the battery is boosted and supplied to the load, wherein the control circuit determines based on the current detected by the current detection circuit during the normal state whether or not the first switch has an open fault.2. The power circuit according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second switch connected to the boost circuit in parallel, wherein the current detection circuit detects current flowing through the second switch, wherein during the normal state, the ...

High-Voltage Pinion Starter

A vehicle is provided with a pinion starter for an internal-combustion engine, which vehicle includes a low-voltage onboard power supply system and a high-voltage onboard power supply system. The pinion starter has an electric motor and a solenoid switch, wherein the electric motor is constructed as a polyphase machine. The polyphase machine can be supplied with electric power from the high-voltage onboard power supply system, and the solenoid switch can be electrically supplied by the low-voltage onboard power supply system. 1. A vehicle having an internal-combustion engine , comprising:a pinion starter comprising an electric motor and a solenoid switch, the pinion starter being operatively configured to start the internal-combustion engine;a low-voltage onboard power supply system; the electric motor is a polyphase machine, the polyphase machine is supplyable with electric power from the high-voltage onboard power supply system, and', 'the solenoid switch is supplyable with electric power from the low-voltage onboard power supply system., 'a high-voltage onboard power supply system, wherein2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the pinion starter comprises a power electronics unit claim 1 , the power electronics unit being operatively configured to control the polyphase machine.3. The vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein:the high-voltage onboard power supply system supplies the power electronics unit with electric power, andthe power electronics unit inverts the electric power from the high-voltage onboard power supply system.4. The vehicle according to claim 2 , further comprising: 'the power electronics unit or the control device controls the solenoid switch.', 'a control device operatively configured to communicate with the power electronics unit, wherein5. The vehicle according to claim 3 , further comprising: 'the power electronics unit or the control device controls the solenoid switch.', 'a control device operatively configured to communicate with ...

System and Method for Limiting a Starting Current

For the electrical protection of a current control device against overcurrents, a starting current limitation system is proposed with a first electrical connection connectable to a motor vehicle battery pole , a second electrical connection connectable to a starter , and a parallel circuit connected between the first connection and the second connection , comprising a branch with a current control device and a branch with an electrical resistor , in such a way that, at the beginning of a warm start of the motor vehicle, a starter current is conducted via the resistor and that, after the beginning of the warm start, the starter current is conducted via the current control device and the resistor 120-. (canceled)21. A starting current limitation system comprising:a first electrical connection element connectable to a motor vehicle battery pole;a second electrical connection element connectable to a starter; anda parallel circuit connected between the first connection element and the second connection element, the parallel circuit including a branch with a current control device and a branch with an electrical resistor, in such a way that, at the beginning of a warm start of the motor vehicle, a starter current is conducted via the resistor and that, after the beginning of the warm start, the starter current is conducted via the current control device and the resistor; anda disconnecting element disposed in series with the parallel circuit and between the connection elements wherein the disconnecting element is a power semiconductor.22. The starting current limitation system of claim 21 , wherein the current control device is opened at the beginning of the warm start and/or that the current control device is at least temporarily closed at the beginning of a cold start.23. The starting current limitation system of claim 21 , wherein the current control device is at least temporarily closed after the beginning of the warm start claim 21 , in particular after at least 10 ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH DEVICE FOR STARTER

Provided is an electromagnetic switch device for starter in which an auxiliary relay is provided and which has a small size and can be easily manufactured. The electromagnetic switch device for starter includes: a main contact chamber forming a space in which a pair of main fixed contacts are located and a main movable contact can move; and a sub contact chamber forming a space in which a pair of sub fixed iron cores (A), (B) are located and a sub movable contact can move; and a cylindrical terminal block in which the main contact chamber and the sub coil are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other in the radial direction with a partition wall provided therebetween and separating the sub coil and the main contact chamber from each other. 1. An electromagnetic switch device for starter , comprising:an electromagnetic switch which includes a pair of main fixed contacts, a main movable contact, an attraction coil, and a holding coil and which opens and closes an electric circuit for a motor via the pair of main fixed contacts, and when the attraction coil and the holding coil are energized, moves an overrunning clutch via a shift lever;an auxiliary relay which includes a pair of sub fixed contacts, a sub movable contact, and a sub coil, the pair of sub fixed contacts being connected to the attraction coil and the holding coil of the electromagnetic switch, the auxiliary relay energizing the attraction coil and the holding coil of the electromagnetic switch via the pair of sub fixed contacts in response to a starting signal; anda cylindrical terminal block to which a battery terminal connected to a plus terminal of a battery and a motor terminal connected to the motor are provided, and in which a main contact chamber and the sub coil of the auxiliary relay are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other in a radial direction with a partition wall provided therebetween, the main contact chamber storing the pair of main fixed contacts and the main movable contact of ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH DEVICE FOR STARTER

An electromagnetic switch device for starter includes a connector assembly which has a plurality of connectors formed by stamping a conductive material and which forms a motor electric circuit and an electric circuit for supplying power to an attraction coil and a holding coil, wherein the connector assembly includes: a connector (A) connecting one of a pair of sub fixed contacts and a battery terminal; a connector (B) connecting the other one of the pair of sub fixed contacts, and one end of the attraction coil and one end of the holding coil; a connector (C) connecting the other end of the attraction coil and a motor terminal; a connector (D) connecting one end of a sub coil and an S terminal; and a resin member integrally fixing at least one pair of the connector (A), the connector (B), the connector (C), and the connector (D). 1. An electromagnetic switch device for starter , comprising:an electromagnetic switch which includes a pair of main fixed contacts, a main movable contact, an attraction coil, and a holding coil and which opens and closes an electric circuit for a motor via the pair of main fixed contacts, and when the attraction coil and the holding coil are energized, moves an overrunning clutch via a shift lever;an auxiliary relay which includes a pair of sub fixed contacts, a sub movable contact, and a sub coil, the pair of sub fixed contacts being connected to the attraction coil and the holding coil of the electromagnetic switch, the auxiliary relay energizing the attraction coil and the holding coil of the electromagnetic switch via the pair of sub fixed contacts in response to a starting signal; anda connector assembly which includes a plurality of connectors formed by stamping a conductive material, and which forms the motor electric circuit and an electric circuit for supplying power to the attraction coil and the holding coil, wherein a connector (A) connecting one of the pair of sub fixed contacts, and a battery terminal to be connected to a ...

ENGINE STARTUP DEVICE

An engine startup device is provided having a helical-spline-engaging part where an output shaft () and a moving body () are coupled with each other, wherein a notch () is formed on a power-transmitting-side tooth surface () of at least either one of the output shaft and the moving body, and an angle formed by the notch with respect to a shaft direction is made smaller than the lead angle of a helical spline. 1. An engine startup device , comprising:a motor that produces torque with electric power supplied thereto;an output shaft on which is formed a helical spline that transmits the torque from the motor;a moving body that has a helical spline engaging with the output shaft and transmits the torque from the motor to an engine side; andan electromagnetic switch equipped with a mechanism that independently performs a function of magnetizing a motor-operating plunger by activating a motor-operating solenoid coil and switching on/off the power to the motor by the movement of the motor-operating plunger, and a function of magnetizing a moving-body-operating plunger by activating a moving-body-operating solenoid coil and thrusting out the moving body towards a ring gear side via a thrust-out mechanism by the movement of the moving-body-operating plunger; whereina notch is formed on a power-transmitting-side tooth surface of a helical spline of at least either one of the output shaft and the moving body, and helical splines of the output shaft and the moving body are arranged in such a way that the notch of the either one of the output shaft and the moving body engages with part of the helical spline of the other when the engine startup device stopping.2. An engine startup device according to claim 1 , wherein an angle formed by the notch with respect to a motor shaft direction is smaller than the lead angle of the helical spline.3. An engine startup device according to claim 2 , wherein the notch overlaps in the motor shaft direction the rear end of the helical spline of ...

Relay

A relay is disclosed. In an embodiment a relay includes a magnet armature including a magnetic core and a permanent magnet secured to the magnet armature for identifying a position of the magnet armature. 115-. (canceled)16. A relay comprising:a magnet armature comprising a magnetic core; anda permanent magnet secured to the magnet armature for identifying a position of the magnet armature.17. The relay according to claim 16 , further comprising a housing claim 16 , wherein the magnet armature and the permanent magnet are arranged in the housing.18. The relay according to claim 16 , further comprising a magnetic sensor for detecting a magnetic field of the permanent magnet.19. The relay according to claim 18 , further comprising a housing claim 18 , wherein the magnetic sensor is arranged outside of the housing.20. The relay according to claim 18 , wherein the magnetic sensor comprises a switch.21. The relay according to claim 20 , wherein the switch comprises a reed switch.22. The relay according to claim 20 , further comprising a plurality of contacts claim 20 , wherein the switch is closed when the contacts are open or wherein the switch is open when the contacts are closed.23. The relay according to claim 18 , wherein the magnetic sensor comprises a changeover switch.24. The relay according to claim 16 , wherein the permanent magnet is secured to the magnetic core.25. The relay according to claim 16 , wherein the permanent magnet is arranged at a first axial end of the magnet armature.26. The relay according to claim 25 , further comprising a movable contact claim 25 , which forms a second axial end of the magnet armature claim 25 , wherein the second axial end is opposite the first axial end.27. The relay according to claim 16 , wherein the magnet armature has a recess claim 16 , wherein the permanent magnet is arranged at least partly in the recess.28. The relay according to claim 16 , wherein the permanent magnet is formed symmetrically with respect to a ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC RELAY

An electromagnetic relay for starting a motor of a starter includes a resistor to reduce an activation current that flows through the motor from a battery for activation of the motor, a relay contact that causes the starting current to flow while bypassing the resistor, a relay coil that forms an electromagnet when excited by energization, and a control circuit that controls an excited state of the relay coil for activation of the motor to open or close the relay contact, thus controlling energization of the motor from the battery via the resistor. The electromagnetic relay incorporates therein the control circuit. 1. An engine starting system comprising:a motor;an electromagnetic switch comprising an excitation coil and a plunger that moves by the excitation coil, and configured to open or close a main contact provided in a motor circuit for current supply to the motor from a battery;an electromagnetic relay comprising: a resistor connected to the motor circuit; a relay contact connected to the motor circuit while bypassing the resistor; and a relay coil, the electromagnetic relay having a normally closed contact structure in which the relay contact is closed with the relay coil de-energized;a control circuit that controls open and close of the relay contact; anda starting switch,wherein:the electromagnetic switch is energized based on turn-on of the starting switch, so that the relay contact is opened by the control circuit, the energized electromagnetic switch causing the plunger to be attracted, movement of the plunger closing the main contact, the closed main contact causing current to flow from the battery to the motor via the resistor; andthe control circuit de-energizes the relay coil to close the relay contact after the current flows to the motor via the resistor to thereby form an electric conduction path that short-circuits both ends of the resistor, thus energizing the motor via the electric conduction path based on a full-voltage of the battery.2. The ...

MANAGEMENT DEVICE, ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS, AND MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE

A management device for an energy storage device, includes a processing unit that manages the energy storage device. When the management device for the energy storage device has lost power due to a voltage drop of the energy storage device, the processing unit determines whether cause of the power loss is an external short circuit between external terminals of the energy storage device or an engine start, and the processing unit executes a response operation according to the occurrence of the external short circuit in the case of the external short circuit, and does not execute the response operation in the case of the engine start. 1. A management device for an energy storage device , at least comprising a processing unit that manages the energy storage device ,wherein, when the management device for an energy storage device has lost power due to a voltage drop of the energy storage device, the processing unit determines whether cause of the power loss is an external short circuit between external terminals of the energy storage device or an engine start, and the processing unit executes a response operation according to occurrence of the external short circuit in a case of the external short circuit, and does not execute the response operation in a case of the engine start.2. The management device according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit determines whether the cause of the power loss is an external short circuit or an engine start based on whether or not communication with an electronic control unit mounted in a vehicle can be resumed after the power is restored.3. The management device according to claim 1 ,wherein, when the power is lost, the processing unit is supplied with power from an auxiliary power source and records a communication record with an electronic control unit mounted in the vehicle for a certain period around a time of power loss or measurement data of the energy storage device for the certain period in a non-volatile memory, ...

STARTER SYSTEM FOR AN ENGINE

An internal combustion engine includes a cylinder, an exhaust, a fuel tank, an engine cover, a power take off configured to drive an implement, an electric starting system including a starter motor, a battery receiving port, and a rechargeable battery removably attached to the battery receiving port, and an electric start control module including a switch configured to be actuated by a release mechanism configured to put the implement in the ready-to-run condition and a controller coupled to the switch, wherein the switch is configured to provide a signal when the release mechanism is in the engaged position, wherein the controller is configured to receive the signal, wherein the controller it configured to turn on the starter motor to start the internal combustion engine upon receipt of the signal from the switch and an input from a run sensor confirming that the implement is in the ready-to-run condition, and wherein the rechargeable battery is configured to power the starter motor to start the engine. 1. An internal combustion engine , comprising:a cylinder;an exhaust;a fuel tank;an engine cover;a power take off configured to drive an implement; a starter motor,', 'a battery receiving port, and', 'a rechargeable battery removably attached to the battery receiving port, wherein the rechargeable battery is configured to power the starter motor to start the engine; and, 'an electric starting system comprising a switch configured to be actuated by a release mechanism configured to put the implement in the ready-to-run condition, wherein the switch is configured to provide a signal when the release mechanism is in an engaged position, and', 'a controller coupled to the switch to receive the signal, the controller configured to turn on the starter motor to start the internal combustion engine upon receipt of the signal from the switch and an input from a run sensor confirming that the implement is in the ready-to-run condition., 'an electric start control module ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH DEVICE FOR STARTER

An electromagnetic switch device for a starter includes: a terminal block in which a main contact chamber that is open at an attraction coil side in an axial direction and in which a pair of main fixed contacts and a main movable contact are located, and an auxiliary relay that is open at a side opposite to the attraction coil side in the axial direction, are located; a cover provided at an opening side of the terminal block at which the auxiliary relay is located, the cover having through holes through which main fixed contacts penetrate in a state where the auxiliary relay is sealed; and an elastic member which is located between the auxiliary relay and the cover and which fixes the auxiliary relay in the axial direction together with the terminal block and the cover. 16-. (canceled)7. An electromagnetic switch device for a starter , comprising:an electromagnetic switch which includes a pair of main fixed contacts, a main movable contact, and a main coil, which opens and closes an electric circuit for a motor via the pair of main fixed contacts, and which engages a pinion with a ring gear via a shift lever when the main coil is energized;an auxiliary relay which includes a pair of sub fixed contacts, a sub movable contact, and a sub coil, the pair of sub fixed contacts being connected to the main coil of the electromagnetic switch, the auxiliary relay energizing the main coil of the electromagnetic switch via the pair of sub fixed contacts in response to a start signal;a terminal block in which a main contact chamber that is open at the main coil side in an axial direction and in which the pair of main fixed contacts and the main movable contact are located, and the auxiliary relay that is open at a side opposite to the main coil side in the axial direction, are located;a cover provided at an opening side of the terminal block at which the auxiliary relay is located, the cover having through holes through which the main fixed contacts penetrate in a state where ...

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

A starter control apparatus outputs a conduction command to a starter relay when an engine start request is generated and starts driving of a starter. After the engine is started, when a condition for executing the failure diagnosis processing is satisfied, the starter control apparatus outputs a non-conduction command to a starter cutoff relay and diagnoses the starter cutoff relay for failure. The starter control apparatus determines that the starter cutoff relay is normal when a voltage applied to the starter after notification of the non-conduction command to the starter cutoff relay does not exceed a predetermined voltage. The starter control apparatus determines that the starter cutoff relay is abnormal when the voltage applied to the starter exceeds the predetermined voltage. 1. An electronic control unit for a vehicle , which includes a first switch part and a second switch part connected in series between an electric load for starting an engine of the vehicle and a power supply battery , the first switch part being for driving the electric load and the second switch part being for a fail-safe operation , the electronic control unit comprising:a switch control part for outputting a conduction command and a non-conduction command to the first switch part and the second switch part of and controlling the first switch part and the second switch part to be conductive and anon-conductive, respectively;a physical quantity detection part for detecting a physical quantity, which electrically affects on the electric load; anda determination part for determining whether the second switch part is normal or abnormal based on a detection result of the physical quantity detection part,wherein, as failure diagnosis by a first diagnosis method,the switch control part outputs the conduction command to the first switch part upon determination of generation of an engine start request thereby to start driving of the electric load while rendering the second switch part to be ...

IMPROVED MICRO-SOLENOID CONTACTOR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE STARTER, AND CORRESPONDING STARTER

A contact-breaker for a heat engine starter comprises a cap, a micro-solenoid having a coil which is stationary relative to the cap, and a core which is translational relative to the cap between a starting position and an end position. At least two contact terminals are stationary relative to the cap. A contact plate is inside the cap and is movable between a deactivated position in which the contact plate is spaced from the contact terminals and an active position in which the contact plate is in contact with the contact terminals. The contact-breaker is characterized in that the contact plate is secured to the core of the micro-solenoid in such a way that the contact plate drives the core of the micro-solenoid towards the starting position of the core when the contact plate moves from the active position into the deactivated position. 2. Contactor according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the coil of the micro-solenoid is supplied electrically claim 1 , the core is maintained in the initial position.3. Contactor according to claim 1 , wherein the core in the initial position prevents the contact plate from being in the active position.4. Contactor according to claim 1 , wherein the micro-solenoid is arranged such that claim 1 , when the coil of the micro-solenoid is deactivated claim 1 , and when the contact plate goes from the deactivated position to the active position claim 1 , the core goes from its initial position to its final position.5. Contactor according to claim 1 , wherein the core goes from its initial position to its final position by being attracted by a magnet or by means of the small plate which thrusts it claim 1 , or a resilient element which is compressed in the initial position of the core.643243412143. Contactor according to claim 1 , wherein it is configured such that a gap exists between a head () of the core () of said micro-solenoid () and a face of said contact plate () claim 1 , when the said core () is in the final position. ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION TO ENGINE CONTROL SOFTWARE OR AN ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

A system and method for preventing unauthorized modification to engine control software or an engine control system of for example, a refrigerated transport application is provided. Particularly, the embodiments described herein prevent unauthorized parties from inadvertently or intentionally making changes to the engine control software used for controlling the engine or the engine control system that could, for example, potentially bypass emission strategies implemented in the refrigerated transport application. Accordingly, emission strategies such as, for example, EPA Tier IV not-to-exceed (“NTE”) regulations can be maintained. 1. An engine control system comprising:a power unit that includes an engine; anda controller configured to activate the engine via an engine activation signal and control the engine using an engine control software, the controller including a relay connected to the power unit,wherein the controller is configured to detect an unauthorized modification event, andwherein the relay is configured to prevent the engine activation signal from passing to the power unit when the controller detects an unauthorized modification event.2. The engine control system of claim 1 , wherein the unauthorized modification event is an unauthorized modification to the engine control software.3. The engine control system of claim 1 , wherein the unauthorized modification event is an unauthorized modification to the engine control system.4. The engine control system of claim 1 , wherein the power unit includes a stop solenoid claim 1 , the relay is connected to the stop solenoid claim 1 , and the relay is configured to send the engine activation signal to the stop solenoid when the controller does not detect an unauthorized modification event.5. The engine control system of claim 1 , wherein the controller includes a circuit board connected to the relay claim 1 , the circuit board being configured to send an engine implementation signal to the relay when the ...

STARTING CONTROL DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES AND STARTING CONTROL METHOD

A starting control device for an internal combustion engine is provided with a hard cranking device and a soft cranking device that are respectively capable of and incapable of cranking the internal combustion engine to a target idle rotation speed. The starting control device includes: a starting mode determination unit determining whether to carry out starting in a non-combustion pressure mode whereby starting is carried out with the hard cranking device, or in a combustion pressure combination mode whereby starting is carried out through cranking with the soft cranking device while using a combustion pressure generated by supplying fuel to the internal combustion engine in combination; and an intake air amount control unit making an amount of intake air during cranking differ between a case where starting is carried out in the non-combustion pressure mode and a case where starting is carried out in the combustion pressure combination mode. 1. A starting control device for an internal combustion engine , the starting control device being provided with a hard cranking device and a soft cranking device , the hard cranking device being capable of cranking the internal combustion engine to a target idle rotation speed , and the soft cranking device producing smaller output than the hard cranking device and being incapable of cranking the internal combustion engine to the target idle rotation speed , the starting control device comprising:a starting mode determination unit configured to determine whether to carry out starting in a non-combustion pressure mode whereby the internal combustion engine is started by bringing the internal combustion engine to the target idle rotation speed through cranking with the hard cranking device, or in a combustion pressure combination mode whereby the internal combustion engine is started by bringing the internal combustion engine to the target idle rotation speed through cranking with the soft cranking device while using a ...

Circuit Arrangement for Vehicles and Use of a Circuit Arrangement

Circuit arrangement for vehicles with at least one semiconductor element and at least one first metal carrier plate and a metal circuit board . A multifaceted scope of application is provided if the carrier plate is electrically insulated from the circuit board and the carrier plate is electrically linked with at least one of the circuit boards by means of at least one semiconductor device so that the carrier plate and the circuit board form an electrical three-pole. 124-. (canceled)25. A vehicle circuit arrangement comprising:a first metal circuit board;a second metal circuit board;at least one first metal carrier plate electrically connected with at least the first circuit board by means of at least one first semiconductor device and electrically connected with at least the second circuit board by means of at least one second semiconductor device such that the carrier plate and the circuit boards form an electrical three-pole, wherein the at least one first metal carrier plate is spaced electrically insulated from the first and second circuit boards;wherein the carrier plate is short circuit with a respective one of a power terminal of the first and second semiconductor devices, wherein the respective power terminal is electrically connected with a metal coating arranged directly on the carrier plate; andwherein the first and second circuit board include conductive tracks, wherein a power terminal of a respective first and second semiconductor device is short circuited with a contact pad that is spaced from the conductive tracks, wherein the contact pad is arranged in a contact area, which is arranged as a window-like opening in an insulating layer of the circuit board, and a switching terminal of the respective first and second semiconductor is short circuited with a respective conductive track.26. Vehicle circuit arrangement according to claim 25 , wherein the electrical three-pole is set up as at least one of the circuits for one ofA) electrical battery safety ...

Integration of Starter Current Control Device and On-Board Electrical System Disconnecting Switch

An integrated starter and on-board electrical system disconnecting module for connecting to a starter battery and to an on-board electrical system by a transducer is disclosed. A method for limiting the starting current in a motor vehicle and the use of the integrated starter and on-board electrical system disconnecting module in multi-voltage on-board electrical systems, in particular during a start-stop operation of plug-in hybrid vehicles and for hybrid on-board electrical systems, are also disclosed. The transducer can be connected to a starter circuit including the starter battery from an on-board electrical system side, via a starter control device and via an on-board electrical system disconnector. The on-board electrical system can be uncoupled from the starter circuit and the starter control device and the on-board electrical system disconnector are integrated in the module. 110.-. (canceled)11. A module for connecting to a starter battery and to an on-board electrical system by a transducer , comprising:a starter control device and an on-board electrical system disconnector, wherein the transducer is connected to a starter circuit including the starter battery from an on-board electrical system side via the starter control device and via the on-board electrical system disconnector;wherein the on-board electrical system is uncoupled from the starter circuit during a starting process and wherein the starter control device and the on-board electrical system disconnector are integrated in the module.12. The module according to claim 11 , wherein the starter control device comprises a starter switch that switches on a starter motor claim 11 , wherein the starter motor is electrically coupled to the starter battery such that the starter motor and the starter battery can be disconnected from the on-board electrical system during a starting process.13. The module according to claim 12 , wherein the on-board electrical system disconnector comprises an on-board ...

Solenoid switch and vehicle starter

A solenoid switch for a vehicle starter includes a housing defining an axial direction and a circumferential direction, a cap carrying a pair of contact studs, a solenoid core mounted in the housing in front of the cap, and an elastic element clamped between the front end of the cap and the solenoid core. The housing defines first retention portions at first circumferential with the first retention portions being separated from each other in the circumferential direction. The front end of the cap is fixedly clamped at the first circumferential locations between the first retention portions and a flange which is formed by radially inwardly crimping a back end of the housing. The front end of the cap is pushed against the flange by the elastic element at second circumferential locations each defined between two neighboring first circumferential locations. A vehicle starter includes the solenoid switch.

RETROFIT RELAYS FOR USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDINGLY EQUIPPED MOTOR VEHICLE

An internal combustion engine provides mechanical torque and electrical energy for the operation of remote-controlled standstill air conditioning (remote start) in conventional vehicles. A new terminal is introduced for the remote start. A retrofit solution is offered for this terminal concept. A retrofit relay is provided which is plugged into a free relay receptacle of the motor vehicle. The retrofit relay has a contact which is connected to an output of a body control module which signals the receipt of a remote control command for initiating the “standstill air conditioning” operating state. The retrofit relay also has a contact which is connected to an output of a body control module which signals the receipt of an “ignition on” command for initiating the “driving mode” operating state. The retrofit relay includes a logic circuit which carries out a combination of the signals of the fourth and the fifth relay contacts. 1. A retrofit relay for use in a motor vehicle for implementation of remote-controlled start of an internal combustion engine of the motor vehicle , the retrofit relay comprising:a first relay contact for connection to a battery voltage;a second relay contact for connection to a vehicle ground;at least one third relay contact for connection to the connected battery voltage;a fourth relay contact for connection to a first output of a control unit, which signals switching-on of an “ignition on” function; anda fifth relay contact for connection to a second output of the control unit, which signals receipt of a command for the remote-controlled start of the internal combustion engine,wherein the retrofit relay contains a logic circuit which executes a combination of the signals of the fourth and the fifth relay contacts.2. The retrofit relay of claim 1 , wherein the logic circuit contains an OR gate claim 1 , which carries out a logical OR combination of the signals of the fourth and the fifth relay contacts.3. The retrofit relay of claim 1 , wherein ...

EXTERNAL STARTER MOTOR

An external starter motor for an internal combustion engine, comprising: a power supply; an electric motor for producing torque; a dog rotatable by the electric motor and adapted to be axially movable into and out of engagement with a starting mechanism to turn over the internal combustion engine; and a circuit for detecting the presence of an output signal from the internal combustion engine and energising the external starter motor by the power supply when detecting the presence of the signal. 1. An external starter motor for an internal combustion engine , comprising:a power supply;an electric motor for producing torque;a dog rotatable by the electric motor and adapted to be axially movable into and out of engagement with a starting mechanism to turn over the internal combustion engine; anda circuit for detecting the presence of an output signal from the internal combustion engine and energising the external starter motor by the power supply when detecting the presence of the signal.2. The external starter motor of claim 1 , wherein the signal is a light level.3. The external starter motor of claim 2 , wherein the circuit comprises a photosensor and starter circuit responsive to the light level detected by the photosensor to energise the external starter motor when the detected light level is above a predetermined threshold.4. The external starter motor of claim 3 , wherein the starter circuit is a relay connected in parallel with a starter solenoid.5. The external starter motor of claim 4 , wherein the relay includes a protective diode connected in parallel with the power supply.6. The external starter motor of claim 4 , wherein the circuit comprises a transistor claim 4 , the relay being coupled to respond to the state of conduction of the transistor with the photosensor being connected to control the state of conduction.7. The external starter motor of claim 4 , wherein the circuit comprises two transistors coupled in a bistable configuration claim 4 , the ...

Pole-Niche-Integrated Starting-Current Limiter

Starting current limitation system having at least a first electrical connection component which can be connected to a battery pole a second electrical connection component which can be connected to a starter and a parallel circuit which is connected between the first connection component and the second connection component and which comprises a branch having a amperage control device and a branch having an electrical resistor An optimisation of structural space is achieved when the branch having the electrical resistor the branch having the amperage control device and the first connection component are arranged inside a pole niche of the battery pole 1. Starting current limitation system , in particular for motor vehicles having an internal combustion engine , having:at least a first electrical connection component which can be connected to a battery pole;a second electrical connection component which can be connected to a starter, anda parallel circuit which is connected between the first connection component and the second connection component and which comprises a branch having an amperage control device and a branch having an electrical resistor, characterised in thatthe branch having the electrical resistor, the branch having the amperage control device and the first connection component are arranged spatially inside a pole niche of the battery pole.2. Starting current limitation system according to claim 1 , characterised in that the resistor is formed as a flat component.3. Starting current limitation system according to or claim 1 , characterised in that the resistor extends at least partially parallel with a boundary wall and/or an outer edge of the pole niche and/or in that the resistor is guided in portions along the boundary wall of the pole niche or the outer edge of the pole niche.4. Starting current limitation system according to any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterised in that the resistor is formed as a dimensionally stable angled ...

STARTER SYSTEM FOR AN ENGINE

Outdoor power equipment includes an internal combustion engine including an electric motor, a battery receiving port, a rechargeable battery removably attached to the battery receiving port, wherein the rechargeable battery is configured to power the electric motor to start the engine, an implement driven by the internal combustion engine, a release mechanism movable to an engaged position to put the implement in a ready-to-run condition in which the implement is ready to be driven by the engine, a run sensor configured to detect the ready-to-run condition, a switch actuated by the release mechanism, and a control module coupled to the switch so that the switch provides a signal to the control module when the release mechanism is in the engaged position and the control module turns on the electric motor to start the engine in response to the signal from the switch and the run sensor detecting the ready-to-run condition. 1. Outdoor power equipment , comprising:an internal combustion engine including an engine cover;an electric motor configured to start the internal combustion engine;a battery receiving port;a rechargeable battery removably attached to the battery receiving port, wherein the rechargeable battery is configured to power the electric motor to start the engine;an implement driven by the internal combustion engine;a release mechanism movable to an engaged position to put the implement in a ready-to-run condition in which the implement is ready to be driven by the internal combustion engine;a run sensor configured to detect the ready-to-run condition;a switch actuated by the release mechanism; anda control module coupled to the switch so that the switch provides a signal to the control module when the release mechanism is in the engaged position and the control module turns on the electric motor to start the internal combustion engine in response to the signal from the switch and the run sensor detecting the ready-to-run condition.2. The outdoor power ...

STARTER VOLTAGE STEP-UP DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING COMBINATION OF A STARTER AND OF THE SAID VOLTAGE STEP-UP DEVICE

A starter battery voltage step-up device (LPF) intended to prevent a drop in the battery voltage (Vbat) produced by a current surge in a power circuit of the starter when the starter is powered on. The device comprises a casing of magnetic material (C, YO, CM, CM'), a primary winding circuit (W) intended to be inserted in series in the power circuit, and a short-circuited secondary winding circuit (W), in which the primary winding circuit (W) and/or the secondary winding circuit (W) comprises a winding formed by at least one flat conductor () wound on edge. The invention also relates to the corresponding combination () of a starter and a voltage step-up device. 11213. Starter battery voltage step-up device (LPF) which is designed to prevent a drop of the battery voltage (Vbat) produced by a current surge from intervening in a power circuit of said starter when it is switched on , comprising a casing made of magnetic material (C , YO , CM , CM′) , a primary winding circuit (W) which is designed to be inserted in series in said power circuit , and a secondary , short-circuited winding circuit (W) , wherein said primary winding circuit (W) comprises a winding formed from at least one conductor () in the form of a field-wound flattened part.21. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the winding of said primary winding circuit (W) comprises a single row of conductors according to a radial direction.3151. Device according to claim 1 , wherein said primary winding circuit (W) has a direct return () claim 1 , such that a current input (E) and output (S) of said primary winding circuit (W) are positioned on the same side.4851. Device according to claim 3 , wherein a notch () is provided in an inner face of a head (C) of the casing in order to receive the return () of said primary winding circuit (W).521. Device according to claim 1 , wherein said secondary winding circuit (W) is juxtaposed axially relative to said primary winding circuit (W).621. Device according to claim 1 , ...

BATTERY JUMP-STARTING METHOD

The battery jump-starting method includes determining whether a vehicle is available for jump-start, turning off a switch controlling a relay when the vehicle is available for jump-start, and temporarily driving the vehicle in a state in which the switch is maintained in an OFF state when the vehicle is started. The battery jump-starting method enables a vehicle to temporarily drive when starting in a situation in which it is not possible to replace or charge a battery, upon determining whether the vehicle is available for jump-start. 1. A battery jump-starting method , comprising:determining whether a vehicle is available for jump-start;turning off a switch which controls a relay when the vehicle is available for jump-start; andtemporarily driving the vehicle in a state in which the switch is maintained in an OFF state when the vehicle starts.2. The battery jump-starting method according to claim 1 , wherein the determining of whether the vehicle is available for jump-start includes:determining whether a potential difference between a front stage and a rear stage of the relay is equal to or greater than a set potential difference; anddetermining whether a potential at the rear stage of the relay is greater than 0 (zero).3. The battery jump-starting method according to claim 2 , wherein a potential at the front stage of the relay is a sum of battery voltages.4. The battery jump-starting method according to claim 2 , wherein a potential at the rear stage of the relay is a voltage supplied from a converter.5. The battery jump-starting method according to claim 1 , wherein the switch is constantly in an ON state claim 1 , and in the determining of whether the vehicle is available for jump-start claim 1 , the switch is changed to an OFF state.6. The battery jump-starting method according to claim 1 , wherein the temporarily driving of the vehicle includes:when the vehicle jump-starts, turning on a power relay assembly according to an output relay control signal; andwhen ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A STARTER FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

A starter for an internal combustion engine includes a multi-phase brushless electric motor, a controller and an inverter. A method for controlling the starter includes determining initial current commands for operating the electric motor in response to an activation command. Electrical current supplied to the electric motor and a rotational position of an output member of the electric motor are monitored. The electrical current is monitored directly without an intervening current prediction step. Interim voltage commands are determined based upon the initial current commands and the monitored currents, and final voltage commands are determined by subjecting the interim voltage commands to voltage limits. A rotational position compensation term is determined based upon the rotational position and rotational speed of the electric motor, and operation of the inverter is controlled to control the electric motor based upon the final voltage commands and the rotational position compensation term. 1. A method for controlling a starter that is disposed on an internal combustion engine , the starter including a multi-phase electric motor , a controller and an inverter , the method comprising:determining initial current commands for operating the electric motor in response to an activation command, wherein the activation command includes a rotational speed command and a motor torque command;determining electrical current transferred from a DC power source to the electric motor and a rotational position of an output member of the electric motor, wherein the electrical current is determined directly without an intervening current prediction step;determining feedback currents from the electric motor based upon the electrical current transferred to the electric motor and the rotational position;determining interim voltage commands based upon the initial current commands and the feedback currents;subjecting the interim voltage commands to voltage limits to determine final voltage ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH FOR STARTER

An electromagnetic switch for a starter includes a coil that includes a first lead wire connected to a power supply side and a second lead wire connected to a ground side, the coil being supplied with an energization current through the first and second lead wires to form an electromagnet while a starter relay is on. The electromagnetic switch further includes a surge suppression device that absorbs part of energy emitted from the coil when the starter relay is turned from on to off so that a remaining part of the energy is applied to the starter relay to cause an arc current to flow between contacts of the starter relay. 1. An electromagnetic switch for a starter , comprising:a coil that includes a first lead wire connected to a power supply side and a second lead wire connected to a ground side, the coil being supplied with an energization current through the first and second lead wires to form an electromagnet while a starter relay is on; anda surge suppression device that absorbs part of energy emitted from the coil when the starter relay is turned from on to off so that a remaining part of the energy is applied to the starter relay to cause an arc current to flow between contacts of the starter relay.2. The electromagnetic switch for a starter according to claim 1 , whereinthe surge suppression device includes a diode and a Zener diode which are coupled such that anodes of the diode and the Zener diode are connected to each other, a cathode of the diode is connected to the power supply side of the coil and a cathode of the Zener diode is connected to the ground side of the coil, or that cathodes of the diode and the Zener diode are connected to each other, an anode of the Zener diode is connected to the power supply side of the coil and an anode of the diode is connected to the ground side of the coil.3. The electromagnetic switch for a starter according to claim 1 , wherein the surge suppression device includes a resistor connected in parallel to the coil ...

Switch Arrangement in a Motor Vehicle Electrical System

Switch system for a motor vehicle electrical system comprising a first switch element arranged between a generator-battery line and a starter-battery line of a vehicle electrical system, such that the generator-battery line and the starter-batter line can be short circuited spatially in the region of the starter 1. Switch system for a motor vehicle electrical system comprising:a first switch element arranged between a generator-battery line and a starter-battery line of a vehicle electrical system, such that the generator-battery line and the starter-battery line can be short circuited spatially in the region of the starter.2. Switch system according to claim 1 , wherein the first switch element is arranged in the region of an engine compartment of a motor vehicle.3. Switch system according to claim 1 , wherein the first switch element is connected at a cross-sectional tapering to the starter-battery line.4. Switch system according to claim 3 , wherein the cross-sectional tapering is such that the starter-battery line has a greater cross-section between the first switch element and the starter than the starter-battery line at least in parts between the first switch element and the battery and/or an output of a switch network.5. Switch system according to claim 3 , wherein the cross-sectional tapering causes at least a halving of the conductor cross-section claim 3 , in particular a tapering from at least 85 mmto at least 25 mmof the conductor cross-section.6. Switch system according to claim 1 , wherein the first switch element is connected to the generator-battery line in such a way that the line length between the first switch element and the generator is less than between the first switch element and the battery and/or an output of a switch network.7. Switch system according to claim 1 , further comprising a switch network between the first switch element and the battery arranged electrically in parallel to the first switch element.8. Switch system according to ...

APPARATUS FOR STARTING ENGINE MOUNTED ON-VEHICLE

In a starter for starting an on-vehicle engine, a solenoid is provided to push a pinion gear. The solenoid has an electromagnetic coil composed of a single coil and electrically separated from a motor circuit, a fixed core, and a plunger. Supply of excitation current to the electromagnetic coil allows the fixed core to be magnetized to attract the plunger. Hence, a movement of the plunger results in a push of the movable member toward the ring gear. A switch is provided in the circuit and has a contact, a movable core, and a switch coil functioning as an electromagnet attracting the movable core in response to supply of current to the switch coil. A movement of the movable core results in on/off switching operations of the switch. The switch is allowed to operate independently of the solenoid when both the switch and solenoid are controlled. 1. A starter for a vehicle having an engine with a ring gear , comprising:an electric motor that generates a torque in response to reception of electric power supplied from a battery via an electric circuit electrically connecting the battery and the motor, the circuit relaying the power;an output shaft that rotates in response to reception of the torque from the motor, the output shaft having a longitudinal direction defined as an axial direction;a movable member having a pinion gear that transmits the torque to the ring gear and being movable on the output shaft together with the pinion gear in the axial direction;a solenoid having an electromagnetic coil composed of a single coil and electrically separated from the circuit, a fixed core, and a plunger, supply of excitation current to the electromagnetic coil allowing the fixed core to be magnetized to attract the plunger so that a movement of the plunger results in a push of the movable member toward the ring gear in the axial direction; anda switch which is provided in the circuit and which has a contact, a movable core, and a switch coil functioning as an electromagnet ...

Solenoid with Variable Reluctance Plunger

A solenoid for a vehicle starter includes at least one coil with a passage extending through the coil in an axial direction. The solenoid further includes a plunger configured to move in the axial direction within the passage. The plunger includes a cylindrical outer surface with a substantially uniform diameter and a circumferential notch. The cylindrical outer surface includes a first portion with a first diameter on one side of the circumferential notch, and a second portion with the first diameter on an opposite side of the circumferential notch. The circumferential notch includes a portion with a second diameter that is less than the first diameter. 1. A solenoid for a vehicle starter , the solenoid comprising:at least one coil with a passage extending through the coil in an axial direction; anda plunger configured to move in the axial direction within the passage, the plunger including a cylindrical outer surface with a substantially uniform diameter and a circumferential notch, the cylindrical outer surface including a first portion with a first diameter on one side of the circumferential notch, and a second portion with the first diameter on an opposite side of the circumferential notch, the circumferential notch including a portion with a second diameter that is less than the first diameter, wherein the plunger does not include a magnet.2. The solenoid of claim 1 , the plunger configured to move in an axial direction between a first position where the first portion of the plunger is removed from a plunger stop and a second position where the first portion of the plunger engages the plunger stop.3. The solenoid of further comprising a radially extending plate member separated from the plunger by a radial distance claim 2 , wherein the radial distance varies when the plunger moves from the first position to the second position as a result of the circumferential notch on the outer surface of the plunger moving in relation to the plate member.4. The solenoid of ...

Method for actuating a starting device for an internal combustion engine

In a method for actuating a starting device for an internal combustion engine, for the case in which the rotational speed of the toothed ring is below a limit value, first a stroke armature in a starter relay is moved and an electric starter motor is switched on after the starter pinion has engaged. If the rotational speed of the toothed ring exceeds the limit value, the starter motor is switched on before the starter pinion contacts the toothed ring.

VEHICLE STARTER WITH INTEGRATED THERMAL PROTECTION

A starter assembly which includes a switch for energizing a solenoid. Energizing the solenoid biases a starter gear into engagement and energizes the starter motor. A thermally responsive switch is positioned to absorb heat generated by operation of the electric motor and is disposed in an electrical line controlling operation of the switch controlling the solenoid wherein opening of the thermally responsive switch results in the opening of the solenoid switch. The use of such a thermally responsive switch de-energizes the electric motor when the electric motor is subjected to elevated operating temperatures that might otherwise cause damage to the electric motor. The starter assembly may also include control circuitry that includes a microprocessor wherein the control circuitry is operably coupled with the switch controlling the solenoid. The control circuitry is programmed to de-energize the solenoid upon the satisfaction of predetermined conditions to thereby prevent damage to the electrical motor. 1. A starter assembly for an internal combustion engine , the starter assembly adapted to work with a voltage source and the internal combustion engine to start the engine , the starter assembly comprising:an electric motor which drives a starter gear, the starter gear being selectively shiftable between an engaged position and a disengaged position wherein in the starter gear is operably coupled with the internal combustion engine in the engaged position and is decoupled from the internal combustion engine in the disengaged position;a solenoid coupled with the starter gear wherein energizing the solenoid shifts the starter gear into the engaged position and wherein the starter gear is biased to the disengaged position when the solenoid is de-energized; and wherein energizing the solenoid closes a motor switch, the motor switch being disposed in a first electrical line adapted to couple the electric motor with the voltage source whereby closing the motor switch ...

FLEXIBLE INTELLIGENT ELECTRICAL SWITCHING DEVICE WITH MULTI-FUNCTION CAPABILITY

A flexible intelligent electrical switching device with multi-function capability, and methods of use are presented herein which provide an autonomous, reconfigurable switching device. The present disclosure is specifically designed to reduce space, cost of manufacture, efficiency, installation reduction time and ease of implementation. 1. An electrical switching device comprising:a housing; 'the control input terminals including an electrical ground reference voltage; wherein the control input terminals receive transmissions from a plurality of sources;', 'one or more control input terminals;'} 'the terminal studs electrically connected within the housing to two or more internal electrical switching elements; the electrical switching elements being independently controllable', 'three or more terminal studs;'} 'the circuit board assembly enclosed by the housing; the circuit board assembly having a printed circuit board; the circuit board assembly having a microprocessing unit; the microprocessing unit having a memory, wherein the microprocessing unit receives inputs and determines outputs and modifies a state of electrical switching elements; wherein the microprocessing unit has an algorithm stored on a memory which determines outputs based on a plurality of inputs received.', 'a circuit board assembly;'}2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:programming dip switches on the circuit board assembly;3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a dip switch cover;4. The device of claim 3 , further comprising:the dip switch cover having a connecting feature; wherein the connecting feature attaches the dip switch cover to the housing;5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one sensor; wherein the sensor detects at least one condition in the system.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one sensor; wherein the sensor detects at least one condition in the environment.7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one terminal ...

Electronic safety shutdown system for motor vehicles

Electronic switch in motor vehicles comprising a switch network having an input, a first output and a second output and a first switch element arranged between the first output and the second output, a second switch element arranged between the input and the first output, and a third switch element arranged between the input and the second output. Starting switch-on current limitation is enabled if the input can be electrically connected to a battery pole, the first output can be connected to a generator-battery line, and the second output can be connected to a starter-battery line. 1. Electronic switch in motor vehicles , comprising: an input, a first output and a second output and', 'a first switch element arranged between the first output and the second output,', 'a second switch element arranged between the input and the first output and, 'a switch network having'}a third switch element arranged between the input and the second output, whereinthe input can be electrically connected to a battery pole,the first output can be connected to a generator-battery line, andthe second output can be connected to a starter-battery line.2. Electronic switch according to claim 1 ,characterised in thatthe input can be substantially short-circuited to a positive battery pole.3. Electronic switch according to or claim 1 , characterised in that a resistance between the input and at least one of the outputs is less than 10 mOhm claim 1 , preferably less than 1 mOhm claim 1 , in particular less than 0.1 mOhm.4. Electronic switch according to any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterised in that the switch network is encapsulated in a housing.5. Electronic switch according to any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterised in that the switch elements in the switch network can each be actuated separately.6. Electronic switch according to one of or claim 1 , characterised in that a multi-core control line is routed into the housing to switch the switch elements.7. ...

REMOTE ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM

A remote engine starting system includes a portable terminal that is carried by a user and a vehicle that allows an engine to be started in response to receiving an engine start signal transmitted from the portable terminal. The vehicle periodically transmits a query signal for establishment of a wireless communication link with the portable terminal to a predetermined range surrounding the vehicle to define a predetermined wireless communication area of the vehicle. A control unit of the portable terminal determines, based on whether the wireless communication link with the vehicle is established, whether the portable terminal is within the wireless communication area. The control unit transmits an engine start signal when the portable terminal enters the wireless communication area surrounding the vehicle while automatic start setting is enabled by the user. 1. A remote engine starting system comprising:a portable terminal that is carried by a user and configured to transmit an engine start signal out of the portable terminal for remote engine start; and the portable terminal comprising:', 'a determiner for a portable terminal location that determines whether the portable terminal is within the communication area,', 'a controller that communicates with the vehicle when the determiner determines that the portable terminal is within the communication area, and', 'a setting controller operable by the user to switch settings for the remote engine start between a first setting that allows the portable terminal to transmit the engine start signal and a second setting that does not allow the portable terminal to transmit the engine start signal,, 'a vehicle that has an engine and is configured to communicate with the portable terminal within a predetermined communication area defined by a predetermined range from the vehicle and is able to start the engine in response to receipt of the engine start signal transmitted from the portable terminal,'}wherein the controller ...

SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE STARTERS AND SMART RELAY

The present disclosure teaches a system for starting an engine in which at least two starter assemblies are employed to crank a ring gear of an engine. At least one of the starter assemblies has a “smart relay” configured with an auto-retry function that detects abutment and corrects it by powering the solenoid off and then on again. Advantageously, multiple starter assemblies can be in electrical communication with one another so that click-no-crank events in the starter assemblies can be corrected. 1. A system for starting an engine , comprising:a first starter assembly;a second starter assembly operable with the first starter assembly to crank an engine; anda first smart relay operably connected to the first starter assembly and having an auto-retry function, wherein during a starting operation, if a sensed voltage monitored by the first smart relay falls below a threshold level within a predetermined time after application of electrical power to a solenoid of the first starter assembly, the first smart relay switches electrical power to the solenoid off and on, whereby a click-no-crank event can be corrected.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first smart relay is electrically connected to the first and second starter assemblies.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein engagement of the second starter assembly with the engine disables the auto-retry function of the first smart relay.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein engagement of the first or second starter assembly with the engine disables the auto-retry function of the first smart relay.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the second starter assembly comprises a second smart relay having the auto-retry function.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the second smart relay is electrically connected to the first and second starter assemblies claim 5 , wherein engagement of either one of the first and second starter assemblies with the engine disables the auto-retry function of the first and second smart relays.7. The ...

REMOTE START CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE WITH A BUS CONTROLLABLE WINDOW AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

A remote start control system is for a vehicle including a data communications bus extending through the vehicle, an engine, a window motor associated with a window and operating the window based upon a move window command on the data communications bus, and a vehicle climate control system operable based upon a climate control command on the data communications bus. The remote start control system may include a remote start transmitter to generate a remote start signal, and a vehicle remote start controller at the vehicle that may include a receiver to receive the remote start signal, and at least one processor cooperating with the receiver. The at least one processor, in response to the remote start signal, may generate the move window command on the data communications bus, generate the climate control command on the data communications bus, and start the engine. 1. A remote start control system for a vehicle comprising a data communications bus extending through the vehicle , an engine , a window motor associated with a window and operating the window based upon a move window command on the data communications bus , and a vehicle climate control system operable based upon a climate control command on the data communications bus , the remote start control system comprising:a remote start transmitter remote from the vehicle and configured to generate a remote start signal; and a receiver configured to receive the remote start signal from said remote start transmitter, and', generate the move window command on the data communications bus to cause the window motor to move the window,', 'generate the climate control command on the data communications bus to operate the climate control system, and', 'start the engine., 'at least one processor cooperating with said receiver and configured to, in response to the remote start signal,'}], 'a vehicle remote start controller at the vehicle and comprising'}2. The remote start control system of claim 1 , wherein the at least ...

BOBBIN AND COIL DEVICE USING SAME

This bobbin includes: a cylindrical winding portion, a first partition portion and a second partition portion, wherein the first partition portion has lead-in cutout portions through which the coil wire to be wound on the upper side and the coil wire to be wound on the lower side are to be respectively introduced, and lead-out cutout portions through which the coil wire to be wound on the upper side and the coil wire to be wound on the lower side are to be respectively led out, and the first partition portion has, on a winding portion side thereof, a step formed in a zone including a range between the lead-out cutout portion for the coil wire to be wound on the lower side and the lead-in cutout portion for the coil wire to be wound on the upper side. 1. A bobbin comprising:a cylindrical winding portion around which a coil wire is to be wound on a lower side and another coil wire is to be wound in an overlapping manner on an upper side thereof; anda first partition portion and a second partition portion respectively provided at both ends of the winding portion, whereinthe first partition portion has lead-in cutout portions through which the coil wire to be wound on the upper side and the coil wire to be wound on the lower side are to be respectively introduced, and lead-out cutout portions through which the coil wire to be wound on the upper side and the coil wire to be wound on the lower side are to be respectively led out, andthe first partition portion has, on a winding portion side thereof, a step formed in a zone including a range between the lead-out cutout portion for the coil wire to be wound on the lower side and the lead-in cutout portion for the coil wire to be wound on the upper side.2. The bobbin according to claim 1 , whereina depth T of the step satisfies T R, where R is a wire radius of the coil wire to be wound on the lower side.3. The bobbin according to claim 1 , whereinthe bobbin is formed by molding.4. A coil device comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@ ...

PROCESS FOR STARTING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

A process for starting an internal combustion engine, providing the use of an electric motor acting on the driveshaft of the internal combustion engine, provides a positioning step, activated upon switching-off the engine, and a switching-on step, activated after a starting control, wherein said positioning step comprises: a forward rotation by a predetermined forward rotation angle; a detection of a possible stall state followed, in negative case, by an additional forward rotation until reaching a predetermined maximum forward rotation angle; an inverse rotation by a predetermined angle; and a detection of a possible stall state followed, in negative case, by an additional inverse rotation until reaching a predetermined maximum inverse rotation angle 1. A process for starting an internal combustion engine , providing the use of an electric motor acting on a driveshaft of the internal combustion engine , providing a positioning step , activated upon switching-off the engine , and a switching-on step , activated after a starting control , wherein said positioning step comprises:a forward rotation by a predetermined forward rotation angle;a detection of a possible stall state followed, in negative case, by an additional forward rotation until reaching a predetermined maximum forward rotation angle;an inverse rotation by a predetermined angle; anda detection of a possible stall state followed, in negative case, by an additional inverse rotation until reaching a predetermined maximum inverse rotation angle.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said stall state is detected by an engine-monitoring unit (EMU) claim 1 , which receives information about a current supply to the electric motor claim 1 , from an electric sensor (Current sensor).3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said stall state is detected by an engine-monitoring unit (EMU) claim 1 , which receives information about a number of phase pulses detected by phase sensors of a stator of the ...

DRIVER OUTPUT ENCODING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A starter relay connects a battery with a starter motor of an engine when in a closed state and disconnects the starter motor from the battery when in an open state. A switching device provides current to the starter relay when in a closed state and disables current flow to the starter relay when in an open state. For an engine startup event, a switch control module: transitions the switching device to the closed state for a first predetermined period; transitions the switching device to the open state for a second predetermined period after the first predetermined period; and transitions the switching device to the closed state for a third period after the second predetermined period. The starter relay remains in the open state during the first predetermined period and transitions to the closed state when the switching device is in the closed state for the third period. 1. A starter control system for a vehicle , comprising:a starter relay that connects a battery with a starter motor of an engine when in a closed state and that disconnects the starter motor from the battery when in an open state;a switching device that provides current to the starter relay when in a closed state and that disables current flow to the starter relay when in an open state; and transitions the switching device to the closed state for a first predetermined period;', 'transitions the switching device to the open state for a second predetermined period after the first predetermined period; and', 'transitions the switching device to the closed state for a third period after the second predetermined period,, 'a switch control module that, for an engine startup eventwherein the starter relay remains in the open state during the first predetermined period and transitions to the closed state when the switching device is in the closed state for the third period.2. The starter control system of further comprising the starter motor claim 1 , wherein the starter motor drives a crankshaft of the ...

PROGRAMMABLE NON-CONTACT SWITCH AND METHOD OF EMULATING HIGH-RELIABILITY SWITCH

A programmable or configurable non-contact solid state switch device and method are provided for emulating a high reliability switch. The switch device senses position information related to a switch and is calibrated using a learning operation to learn position information of mechanical features of the switch and to map the positions of these features. Electrical outputs or functions are assigned to the mapped positions and stored such that the switch device generates the outputs when their corresponding positions are sensed. A switch device is uniquely configured to the mechanical system in which it operates. 1. A device for emulating a switch , comprisinga sensor configured to sense position information for one or more features of the switch along a range of mechanical travel associated with operating the switch; anda controller configured to store in a memory device the position information and a corresponding output for each of the one or more features, and to generate the corresponding output when the sensor detects the position information for that output during operation of the switch.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the position information is generated by the sensor during a learning operation during which the switch is moved to each feature among the one or more features along the range of mechanical travel claim 1 , and the sensor generates position information for that feature claim 1 , and the position information is stored by the controller with a corresponding output designated for that feature.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the switch has at least one action chosen from a rotary action and a linear action claim 1 , and the range of mechanical travel is about an axis of rotation for the rotary action and along a longitudinal axis for the linear action.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more features of the switch are chosen from a detent position claim 1 , an interlock engagement position claim 1 , a position corresponding to a ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE VOLTAGE STABILIZATION

Method for voltage stabilization during an engine starting event of a vehicle includes receiving, at a switch device module, an active Start_ON signal from a starter solenoid module indicating initiation of the engine starting event. At the switch device module, an auxiliary electrical energy storage device (ESD) is electrically coupled to one or more auxiliary loads within a predetermined delay since the active Start_ON signal was received. A primary ESD and a starter motor are electrically decoupled from the one or more auxiliary loads only after the auxiliary ESD has been electrically coupled to the one or more auxiliary loads. In response to a predetermined condition occurring while the primary ESD and the starter motor are electrically decoupled from the one or more auxiliary loads, the primary ESD and the starter motor are electrically coupled to the one or more auxiliary loads. 1. Method for voltage stabilization during an engine starting event of a vehicle , comprising:receiving, at a switch device module, an active Start_ON signal from a starter solenoid module indicating initiation of the engine starting event;electrically coupling, at the switch device module, an auxiliary electrical energy storage device (ESD) to one or more auxiliary loads within a predetermined delay since the active Start_ON signal was received;electrically decoupling, at the switch device module, a primary ESD and a starter motor from the one or more auxiliary loads only after the auxiliary ESD has been electrically coupled to the one or more auxiliary loads; andin response to a predetermined condition occurring while the primary ESD and the starter motor are electrically decoupled from the one or more auxiliary loads, electrically coupling, at the switch device module, the primary ESD and the starter motor to the one or more auxiliary loads.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the switch device module comprises:a first switch device electrically decoupling the primary ESD and the ...

STARTER ADAPTED TO IDLE STOP SYSTEM OF VEHICLE

An electromagnetic solenoid that controls a motor current of a starter includes: a first switch including first fixed contacts and a first movable contact, intermitting the motor current; a suppression resistor that suppresses the motor current; a second switch including second fixed contacts and a second movable contact, making a short circuit path to bypass the suppression resistor; a first regulation member being driven by a first solenoid, regulating the first switch being closed and releasing the first switch from being regulated after predetermined time elapses; and a second regulation member being driven by a second solenoid, regulating the second switch being closed and releasing the second switch from being regulated after predetermined time elapses when the first switch is released from regulated state. The first and second regulation members are disposed between a regulated position and a released position to regulate the first and second switches. 1. A starter for starting an engine mounted on a vehicle , comprising:a motor that generates rotational force by being energized, the motor rotating about a rotational axis thereof;a pinion that transmits the rotational force of the motor to a ring gear of the engine when the pinion engages with the ring gear; and the electromagnetic solenoid includes:', 'a pair of first fixed contacts disposed at an activation circuit of the motor;', 'a first movable contact facing the pair of first fixed contacts, being movable in the axial direction to open and close the pair of first fixed contacts, the pair of first fixed contacts being closed when the first movable contact contacts with the pair of first fixed contacts and the pair of first fixed contacts being opened when the first movable contact is separated from the pair of first fixed contacts;', 'a first switch that intermits a current supplied to the motor in response to the first movable contact opening and closing the pair of first fixed contacts, the first ...

STARTER ADAPTED TO IDLE STOP SYSTEM OF VEHICLE

An electromagnetic solenoid of a starter includes: a main solenoid forming an electromagnet to pull a plunger when being energized, a contact unit that controls the motor current ON and OFF. 1. A starter for starting an engine mounted on a vehicle , comprising:a motor that generates rotational force by being energized;a pinion that transmits the rotational force of the motor to a ring gear of the engine when the pinion engages with the ring gear; and 'the contact unit includes:', 'an electromagnetic solenoid unit that includes a main solenoid including a plunger and a fixed core, the main solenoid forming a main electromagnet when being energized, the electromagnetic solenoid unit pushing the pinion out towards the ring gear in response to a movement of the plunger moving in an axial direction when the plunger is pulled by the main electromagnet to be attracted by the fixed core and integrating a contact unit that controls current flowing into the motor to be ON and OFF, wherein'}a motor power switch including a pair of fixed contacts disposed at a starting circuit of the motor and a movable contact driven by the main solenoid to open and close between the pair of fixed contacts;a regulation member disposed to be movable between a regulated position and a released position, the regulated position regulating movement of the movable contact not to contact with the pair of fixed contact when the motor power switch is being closed, the released position releasing movement of the movable contact so as to allow the movable contact to contact with the pair of fixed contact; anda sub solenoid forming a sub electromagnet when being energized, driving the regulation member to be at the regulated position when the sub electromagnet is ON and releasing the regulation member to be at the released position when the sub electromagnet is OFF, whereinthe sub solenoid is configured to control the sub electromagnet to be ON and OFF such that the regulation member is driven to be at ...

Starter provided with electromagnetic solenoid integrating rush current suppression function

An electromagnetic solenoid that controls a motor current of a starter includes: a first switch including a pair of first fixed contacts and a first movable contact, intermitting the motor current; a suppression resistor that suppresses the motor current; a second switch including a pair of second fixed contacts and a second movable contact, making a short circuit path to bypass the suppression resistor; a regulation member being driven by a sub solenoid, regulating the second switch being closed and releasing the second switch from being regulated after predetermined time elapses when a plunger is pulled by a main electromagnet. The regulation member is disposed between a regulated position and a released position to regulate the second switch.

ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH DEVICE FOR STARTER

A movable iron core, a primary attracting and holding coil, a resistor electrically connected to an upstream start-up electric contact, and an auxiliary attracting and holding coil electrically connected to the upstream start-up electric contact are included. The movable iron core displaces a pinion from a separated position to a contact position. After the pinion is displaced from the separated position to the contact position, the upstream start-up electric contact is electrically disconnected from another start-up electric contact to cut off a current to the motor, and the movable iron core displaces the pinion from the contact position to an engaged position with the magnetomotive force of the primary attracting and holding coil and a magnetomotive force of the auxiliary attracting and holding coil. After the pinion is displaced from the contact position to the engaged position, main electric contacts are electrically connected to resume electric connection to the motor. 1. An electromagnetic switch device for a starter , comprising:a pair of main electric contacts included in a main electric circuit to determine whether to open or close the main electric circuit depending on electric connection/disconnection between the pair of main electric contacts, the main electric circuit being configured to allow a current to flow from a battery to a motor;a pair of start-up electric contacts included in a start-up electric circuit to determine whether to open or close the start-up electric circuit depending on electric connection/disconnection between the pair of start-up electric contacts, the start-up electric circuit being configured to allow a current to flow from the battery to the motor;a movable iron core configured to displace a pinion of a starter between a separated position, at which the pinion is apart from a ring gear of an engine, and a contact position, at which the pinion is brought into contact with the ring gear, and between the contact position and an ...

IGNITION-REMOTE OUTPUT GENERATOR WITH ADJUSTABLE DELAYS AND BATTERY ISOLATION CONTROL

A multiple wired input/output device provides generated battery or regulated voltage outputs with adjustable turn-on and turn-off timing with sequence priority to engine running status. Separate aftermarket audio components, or a combination of aftermarket audio and non-audio related components are activated and deactivated in appropriate order for a variety of installation applications. One or more switched battery voltage inputs override the sequence priority of generated battery or regulated voltage output(s) in relation to engine running status, order or duration. 1. A vehicle ignition-remote output generator device , comprising:a power supply connection terminal including a constant battery voltage input connectable to a vehicle starter battery;an output connection terminal including a source voltage output and a switched source voltage output each connectable to power vehicle electronic components; anda system controller with an input connected to the constant battery voltage input and outputs connected to corresponding ones of the source voltage output and the switched source voltage output, the system controller outputting an ignition generated voltage to the source voltage output in response to a detected ignition voltage from the constant battery voltage input being above a first detection threshold following a programmable ignition output turn-on delay and deactivating the ignition generated voltage in response to the detected ignition voltage from the constant battery voltage input being below the first detection threshold following a programmable ignition output turn-off delay.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the system controller outputs a remote generated voltage to the switched source voltage output in response to the detected ignition voltage from the constant battery voltage input being above the first detection threshold following a programmable remote output turn-on delay and deactivating the remote generated battery voltage in response to the ...

DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING VOLTAGE DURING STARTUP FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Device (DMT) arranged to provide an additional voltage, when the heat engine starts up, for the electrical power supply of the rotating electrical machine (AD). This additional voltage is added to a rated voltage of the on-board electrical system (RB) provided by a battery (BAT). The device comprises a second voltage source (Ucap) and electronic switches (K K), each comprising at least one MOSFET transistor. At least one MOSFET transistor (K) of the switches, mounted in series with the second voltage source, is controlled in linear mode at the end of the startup of the heat engine. Advantageously, the device comprises current control loops for controlling the transistors in linear mode. 11222n. Device for maintaining voltage (DMT) , designed to be associated with a rotary electrical machine (AD) which fulfils a function of starting of the thermal engine of a motor vehicle , this device (DMT) being designed , when the thermal engine is started , to supply an additional voltage for an electrical supply of the rotary electrical machine (AD) , this additional voltage being added to a nominal voltage of the on-board electrical network (RB) of the vehicle which is supplied by a battery (BAT) contained in the vehicle as the main source of voltage , with the device comprising a second source of voltage (Ucap) and first and second electronic switches (K , K) , each comprising at least one transistor of the MOSFET type , characterised in that wherein at least one MOSFET transistor (K , K′) of the switches , mounted in series with the second source of voltage (Ucap) , is controlled in linear mode at the end of starting of the thermal engine.2. Device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the MOSFET transistor functioning in linear mode at the end of starting of the thermal engine functions in all-or-nothing switching mode during the remainder of the starting operation.32345622n. Device according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a current control loop ( ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STARTING AN ENGINE

Methods and systems for starting an aircraft propulsion engine are described herein. Operation of the engine is controlled by an engine controller having a first channel and a second channel. An engine start request is received on the second channel while the first channel is inactive. It is determined which one of the first channel and the second channel was used to conduct a last successful engine start. Responsive to determining that the last successful engine start was conducted on the second channel, a predetermined time period is waited to elapse and for the first channel to reinitialize before commanding, via the first channel, an engine start based on the engine start request. 1. A method for starting an aircraft propulsion engine , operation of the engine controlled by an engine controller having a first channel and a second channel , the method comprising:receiving an engine startequest on the second channel while the first channel is inactive;determining which one of the first channel and the second channel as used to conduct a last successful engine start; andresponsive to determining that the last successful engine start was conducted on the second channel, waiting a predetermined time period to elapse and for the first channel to reinitialize before commanding, via the first channel, an engine start based on the engine start request.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , responsive to determining that the last successful engine start was conducted on the first channel claim 1 , commanding claim 1 , via the second channel claim 1 , the engine start based on the engine start request.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the engine start is commanded via the second channel without waiting for the predetermined time period to elapse.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , responsive to determining that the last successful engine start was conducted on the second channel claim 1 , waiting for the predetermined time period to ...

VEHICLE START-STOP SYSTEM

A vehicle starter assembly includes a switching circuit configured to operate in a charging state and a discharging state, and a first energy storage device and a second energy storage device electrically connected to the switching circuit. The first energy storage device and the second energy storage device are connected in parallel to one another in the charging state and in series with one another in the discharging state. The processor is programmed to detect an engine start request and output a switch control signal that toggles the switching circuit between the charging state and the discharging state to start an internal combustion engine of a host vehicle. 1. A vehicle starter assembly comprising:a switching circuit configured to operate in a charging state and a discharging state;a first energy storage device and a second energy storage device electrically connected to the switching circuit, wherein the first energy storage device and the second energy storage device are connected in parallel to one another in the charging state and in series with one another in the discharging state; anda processor programmed to detect an engine request and output a switch control signal that toggles the switching circuit between the charging state and the discharging state.2. The vehicle starter assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an input terminal claim 1 , wherein the switching circuit claim 1 , in the charging state claim 1 , electrically connects the first energy storage device and the second energy storage device to the input terminal.3. The vehicle starter assembly of claim 2 , further comprising an output terminal claim 2 , wherein the switching circuit claim 2 , in the discharging state claim 2 , electrically connects the second energy storage device to the output terminal.4. The vehicle starter assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a current control circuit electrically connected to the first energy storage device claim 1 , and wherein the processor is ...

ENGINE STARTING DEVICE

An object of the present invention is to provide an engine starting device which can prevent rattling of an ignition switch in a coupled state. Provided is an engine starting device including: a housing accommodating a rotational operation shaft and an ignition switch coupled to the housing and configured to be actuated upon application of rotational operation force to the rotational operation shaft The ignition switch is fitted and held in an attachment recess formed in the housing in such a way as to be prevented from falling from the attachment recess by appropriate snap-locking portion The peripheral wall surfaces of the ignition switch and the attachment recess on the fitting start end side and the peripheral wall surfaces thereof on the fitting finish end side come into pressure contact with each other substantially simultaneously with each other when the depth of the fitting of the ignition switch to the attachment recess reaches a predetermined depth, to thereby reduce rattling in the radial direction. 1. An engine starting device , comprising:a housing accommodating a rotational operation shaft; andan ignition switch coupled to the housing and configured to be actuated upon application of rotational operation force to the rotational operation shaft, whereinthe ignition switch is fitted and held in an attachment recess formed in the housing, in such a way as to be prevented from falling from the attachment recess by appropriate snap-locking portion, andperipheral wall surfaces of the ignition switch and the attachment recess on a fitting start end side and peripheral wall surfaces thereof on a fitting finish end side come into pressure contact with each other substantially simultaneously with each other when a depth of the fitting of the ignition switch to the attachment recess reaches a predetermined depth, to thereby reduce rattling in a radial direction.2. The engine starting device according to claim 1 , whereinthe pressure contact portions are formed by ...

MOTOR STARTER

A motor starter includes a control unit and a first current path, via which energy can be supplied to a downstream electrical motor. The first current path includes a semiconductor switch and an electromechanical switch element, the semiconductor switch and the switch element being connected in series. In order to provide a cost-effective, safe motor starter, according to an embodiment of the invention the control unit is designed such that, in order to produce an energy supply via the first current path in a first step, it ensures that the voltage currently connected via the switch element, in respect of a previous opening of the switch element, lies below the allowable maximum blocking voltage of the semiconductor switch. Subsequently in a second step, the switch element first closes and then switches the semiconductor switch to be conductive. 1. A motor starter comprising:a control unit; anda semiconductor switch and an electromechanical switch element connected in series, forming a first current path via which energy is suppliable to a downstream electric motor characterized in that the control unit being designed, to establish an energy supply via the first current path with voltage currently applied via the switch element in respect of a previous opening of the switch element being below a maximum allowable blocking voltage of the semiconductor switch, to first close the switch element and then switch the semiconductor switch to be conductive.2. The motor starter of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is designed claim 1 , to interrupt the energy supply via the first current path claim 1 , to switch the semiconductor switch into the non-conductive state and claim 1 , immediately afterward claim 1 , to open the closed switch element.3. The motor starter of claim 1 , wherein the motor starter comprises another semiconductor switch and another electromechanical switch element connected in series claim 1 , forming a second current path via which energy is ...

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED STARTING OF COMBUSTION ENGINES

This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a engine start system. In one aspect, the engine start system includes: a booster battery selectively connected in parallel with the primary batteries of the engine. The booster battery is disconnected when the battery voltage of the primary batteries is below a first target voltage. The booster battery is connected when the battery voltage of the primary batteries is at or above the second target voltage, or in response to an external input. 1. An engine start system , comprising:a capacitor system comprising one or more capacitors;one or more booster batteries connected in parallel with the capacitor system, the one or more booster batteries configured to be connected in parallel with a primary battery system of an engine;a switch connected to the one or more booster batteries and configured to selectively control electrical communication between the one or more booster batteries and the primary battery system; and move the switch to an open state and disconnect the one or more booster batteries from the primary battery system when the battery voltage is below a first target voltage; and', 'move the switch from the open state to a closed state and connect the one or more booster batteries to the primary battery system when the battery voltage is at or above a second target voltage, or in response to an external input., 'a controller configured to detect a battery voltage of the primary battery system, the controller configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first target voltage corresponds to a value of the battery voltage when the primary battery system is not being charged by an external power supply.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising the external power supply claim 2 , wherein the external power supply comprises a vehicle alternator.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second target voltage is between or including the approximate open circuit voltage of the primary battery system ...

ENGINE START CONTROL APPARATUS

An engine start control apparatus for a vehicle in which an engine can be automatically stopped temporarily is characterized in that when the position of a piston is within a range that is likely to cause ignition during automatic stop of the engine (Yes in step S), it is predicted that the electric power consumed in a starting device in restarting the engine is small, a second path with a large resistance is selected as an energization path from a battery to a starter motor (step S), and starter start for cranking the engine by the starting device and ignition start based on fuel injection and ignition are executed (step S) to restart the engine. 1. An engine start control apparatus for a vehicle that is equipped with an engine , a battery and a starting device that consumes an electric power of the battery to start the engine , the engine start control apparatus comprising:a changeover device configured to change over an energization path from the battery to an electric motor provided in the starting device, between a first path and a second path, a resistance of the second path being larger than a resistance of the first path;a prediction determination unit configured to:(i) determine whether or not a predetermined prediction condition is fulfilled during automatic stop of the engine, and(ii) predict that an electric power consumed in the starting device in restarting the engine is smaller when the prediction condition is fulfilled than when the prediction condition is not fulfilled;a start request determination unit configured to determine whether or not a start request to start the engine is detected during the automatic stop;a start control unit configured to:(i) execute two kinds of start control out of first start control, second start control and third start control when the start request determination unit determines that the start request is detected and the prediction determination unit determines that the prediction condition is fulfilled, the first ...

ENGAGEMENT RELAY FOR AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRIC MACHINE, PREFERABLY EMBODIED AS A STARTER DEVICE, WITH AN ENGAGEMENT RELAY

The invention relates to an engagement relays () for an electric machine which preferably serves as a starter device () for engaging a pinion, wherein the engagement relay () has a contact device () for electrically connecting electrical contacts () having a switching axis () which can be actuated for the purpose of electrical connection, having a thrust motor () which serves to shift the switching axis () and the thrust motor () has a movable part () which serves to activate the switching axis (), wherein the movable part () is connected to a driver (), wherein a stop part () can move relative to the movable part () of the thrust motor () in a state of rest of the engagement relay () there is a gap(s) between the stop part () and the driver (), wherein after the switching of the engagement relay () a contact device () is activated and as a result a switch of the circuit of the starter motor () is closed, wherein a movable part () of a thrust motor () of the engagement relay () I connected to a driver () and by means of a switch-on-movement of the movable part () the driver () brings about an engagement force with an engagement lever (), in order to mesh a pinion () in a toothed ring (), characterized in that a stop part () is arranged between the movable part () of the thrust motor () and the driver (), wherein firstly there is a gap(s) with an initial size between the driver () and the stop part () and when the movable part () of the thrust motor () moves during switching the gap(s) is made smaller. 120102520651201216760676057675785845760848520. Engagement relay () for an electric machine , which preferably serves as a starter device () for engaging a pinion () , with the engagement relay () comprising a contact device () for the electrical connection of electrical contacts ( , ) , with a switching axis () which must be actuated for the electrical connection , with a thrust motor () , which serves to displace the switching axis () and with the thrust motor () ...

ENGINE STARTING APPARATUS

An apparatus for starting an engine, capable of switching output characteristics of a starter without an electronic control unit (ECU) controlling field current flowing through field coils. The apparatus includes a starter including a wound-field-type brushed direct current (DC) motor, a bypass path electrically connected in parallel with at least part of field coils of the motor, and a switch provided along the bypass path and configured to render the bypass path conducting or non-conducting. 1. An apparatus for starting an engine , comprising:a starter including a wound-field-type brushed direct current (DC) motor;a bypass path electrically connected in parallel with at least part of field coils of the motor; anda switch provided along the bypass path and configured to render the bypass path conducting or non-conducting.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bypass path bypasses a fractional number of turns of each of the field coils for respective whole field poles.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe motor comprises four or more field poles, andthe bypass path is configured to, when rendered conducting by the switch, bypass field coils for at least one pair of field poles, one pair of field poles including a pair of north (N) and south (S) poles of the four or more field poles.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe motor is a complex-wound motor with the field coils including at least one series coil and at least one shunt coil, andthe bypass path is configured to, when rendered conducting by the switch, bypass the at least one shunt coil.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bypass path is configured to claim 1 , when rendered conducting by the switch claim 1 , bypass the entirety of the field coils.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe motor is a series-wound motor with the field coils electrically connected in series with an armature coil of the motor, or a complex-wound motor with the field coils including at least one series coil and at ...

VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS AND VEHICLE POWER REGENERATION SYSTEM

A vehicle power supply apparatus includes: a switching element; a DC-DC converter; and a control unit. During an idling stop, the control unit turns on the switching element, and controls the DC-DC converter to discharge electricity from an electricity storage unit to supply electric power to loads, and when the voltage of the electricity storage unit decreases to a predetermined value, the control unit stops discharging to hold electric power of the electricity storage unit, continuously maintains the switching element ON to supply electric power to the loads, and transmits a signal indicating that the idling stop can be continuously maintained. When the idling stop ends and an engine is re-started, the control unit turns off the switching element, and controls the DC-DC converter to discharge electricity from the electricity storage unit to supply remaining electric power of the electricity storage unit to a second load. 1. A vehicle power supply apparatus comprising:a switching element comprising: one end connectable to a direct-current power supply to which a first load and a generator are connected in parallel; and the other end connectable to a second load which is required to be protected such that a voltage supplied to the second load does not decrease;a bi-directional DC-DC converter comprising: a first input/output terminal connected to the other end of the switching element and the second load; and a second input/output terminal connected to an electricity storage unit which stores regenerative electric power generated by the generator;a control unit which controls an operation of the switching element and the DC-DC converter;a voltage detection unit which detects a voltage of the electricity storage unit; anda communication unit which communicates with an upper-level apparatus, the control unit turns on the switching element, and controls driving of the DC-DC converter such that the electricity storage unit discharges electricity to supply electric power ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH DEVICE FOR STARTER

Provide an electromagnetic switch device for a starter, by which a winding fluctuation of a plurality of coils, of which wire diameters are different from each other, is prevented, which can be downsized and can be produced with a low cost. A bobbin, at which winding portions are separated by using a first flange portion which includes a first notch portion, second notch portions, and third notch portions, by which coils are led out, and a first separation wall and a second separation wall, which include the second notch portions and the third notch portions, by which coils are led out, is included, and a main aspiration holding coil, a sub-aspiration holding coil, and a resistance coil, of which wire diameters are different from each other, which are respectively wound around a first winding portion, a second winding portion, and a third winding portion, which are separated, are provided. 1. An electromagnetic switch device for a starter , which is provided at electric circuits of a starter by which an engine is started , comprising:coils which generate initiation magnetic forces by which contacts of the electric circuits are operated; whereinthe coils are composed of coils, of which number is greater than or equal to two, which respectively have a different wire diameter; and a bobbin, at which winding portions are separated by using flange portions, which include notch portions by which the coils are led out, and separation walls, which include the notch portions by which the coils are led out, is included; and the coils, which respectively have the different wire diameter, are respectively wound around the winding portions which are separated.2. An electromagnetic switch device for a starter claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein all notch portions claim 1 , which are provided at the flange portions and the separation walls claim 1 , are arranged in parallel.3. An electromagnetic switch device for a starter claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein lead wires ...

CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE

A control device for a vehicle includes an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit executes control for prohibiting stop-and-start control until a predetermined period elapses after an ignition switch is turned ON. The electronic control unit executes scene-specific electric power supply control for operating a first function group that is a specific function and stopping a function other than the first function group in accordance with a state of the vehicle at a time when the ignition switch is turned OFF. The electronic control unit sets the predetermined period during which the stop-and-start control is prohibited longer in a case where the first function group is in an operating state than in a case where the first function group is not in an operating state when the ignition switch is turned ON. 1. A control device for a vehicle provided with an engine and an ignition switch , the control device comprising an electronic control unit configured toexecute stop-and-start control for automatically stopping the engine when the electronic control unit determines that a predetermined automatic stop condition is satisfied and automatically restarting the engine when the electronic control unit determines that a predetermined automatic restart condition is satisfied during the automatic stop of the engine,execute control for prohibiting the stop-and-start control until a predetermined period elapses after the ignition switch is turned ON,execute scene-specific electric power supply control for operating a first function group that is a specific function and stopping a function other than the first function group in accordance with a state of the vehicle at a time when the ignition switch is turned OFF, andset the predetermined period during which the stop-and-start control is prohibited longer when the first function group is in an operating state than in a case where the first function group is not in the operating state when the ignition switch is turned ...

Location Based Remote Start

A method and system for controlling a climate characteristic in a vehicle cabin are provided that control the climate characteristic based, in part, on the location of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the method includes comparing a current location for the vehicle to a predetermined location for the vehicle and comparing a current date and current time to a predetermined date and predetermined time. The method further includes transmitting a climate control signal from a control module to a first subsystem of the vehicle if the current location meets a predetermined location condition relative to the predetermined location and the current date and current time meet predetermined date and time conditions relative to the predetermined date and predetermined time. The climate control signal is configured to cause the first subsystem to change a value of the climate characteristic. 1. A method for controlling a climate characteristic in a vehicle cabin , comprising the steps of:comparing a current location for said vehicle to a predetermined location for said vehicle;comparing a current date and current time to a predetermined date and predetermined time; andtransmitting a climate control signal from a control module to a first subsystem of the vehicle if said current location meets a predetermined location condition relative to said predetermined location and said current date and current time meet predetermined date and time conditions relative to said predetermined date and predetermined time, said climate control signal configured to cause said first subsystem to change a value of said climate characteristic.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of transmitting a start command from said control module to a starter motor of the vehicle if said current location meets said predetermined location condition relative to said predetermined location and said current date and current time meet said predetermined date and time conditions relative to said ...

ENGINE STARTING APPARATUS WITH INRUSH CURRENT REDUCER

An engine starting apparatus is provided which is equipped with a starter, an inrush current reducer, and a starter mode switch. The inrush current reducer works to reduce an inrush current flowing through an electric motor installed in the starter when the electric motor is energized. The starter mode switch works to change a starter characteristic that is an output characteristic of the starter continuously or selectively at least between a low-torque/high-speed mode and a high-torque/low-speed mode. The starter mode switch places the starter in the high-torque/low-speed mode at least at a time when a piston of the engine is passing a top dead center, and the engine friction has been just maximized for the first time after the starter is actuated to crank the engine. This shortens a period of time required to start up the engine without sacrificing beneficial effects offered by the inrush current reducer. 1. An engine starting apparatus for an engine comprising:a starter which works to start an engine using torque, as produced by an electric motor;an inrush current reducer which works to reduce an inrush current flowing through the electric motor when energized; anda starter mode switch which works to change a starter characteristic that is an output characteristic of the starter continuously or selectively at least between a low-torque/high-speed mode and a high-torque/low-speed mode, the starter mode switch placing the starter in the high-torque/low-speed mode at least at a time when a piston of an engine is passing a top dead center, and an engine friction has just been maximized for the first time after the starter is actuated to crank the engine.2. An engine starting apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the starter characteristic used when the piston of the engine passes the top dead center for the first time after the starter is actuated is determined so that a value of current flowing in the electric motor when the piston of the engine passes the top ...

STARTER CONTROLLER FOR STARTER MOTOR

A starter motor controller for a starter motor operatively connected to a single coil solenoid includes a first pair of switches including a first solenoid switch and a second solenoid switch. The first solenoid switch selectively completes a first electrical circuit for delivering a first electrical current to the single coil solenoid and the second solenoid switch selectively completes a second electrical circuit for delivering a second electrical current to the single coil solenoid that is less than the first electrical current. A second pair of switches includes a first starter motor switch and a second starter motor switch. The first starter motor switch selectively completes a first electrical circuit for delivering a first electrical power to the starter motor and the second starter motor switch selectively completes a second electrical circuit for delivering a second electrical power to the starter motor that is greater than the first electrical power. 1. A starter motor controller for a starter motor operatively connected to a single coil solenoid , the starter motor controller comprising:a first pair of switches including a first solenoid switch and a second solenoid switch, the first solenoid switch selectively completing a first electrical circuit for delivering a first electrical current to the single coil solenoid and the second solenoid switch selectively completing a second electrical circuit for delivering a second electrical current to the single coil solenoid that is less than the first electrical current; anda second pair of switches including a first starter motor switch and a second starter motor switch, the first starter motor switch selectively completing a first electrical circuit for delivering a first electrical power to the starter motor and the second starter motor switch selectively completing a second electrical circuit for delivering a second electrical power to the starter motor that is greater than the first electrical power.2. The ...

Relay for internal combustion engine starting device, has coupling member connecting control rod to armature with limited displacement

The relay has a coil (13) which causes an armature (22) to move, to operate a contact element (37) on which a control rod (31) is arranged. A coupling member (46) connects the control rod to the armature allowing limited displacement. The armature may be moved to a position in which the relay is switched on when the coil is supplied with current, such that the contact element makes contact with a corresponding relay contacts.

Starter relay for internal combustion engine has actuating rod with coupler having abutment shoulder which cooperates with radial protrusion at inner wall of armature opening

The relay has a contact at a front end of an actuating rod (18), the back end of which cooperates with a magnetic armature via a coupler. The coupler comprises a head part (35) at the back end of the rod. The head part has an abutment shoulder (31) which cooperates with a radial protrusion (36) at the inner wall of an armature opening (21).

Starting device for internal combustion engines in motor vehicles

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Startvorrichtung (10) für Brennkraftmaschinen (15) in Kraftfahrzeugen mit einer Steuereinheit (19), einem Starterrelais (12), einem Starterritzel (13) und einem Startermotor (11), wobei das Starterrelais bei jedem Start-Stopp-Vorgang in der Stopp-Phase (erste Stufe) das Starterritzel in den Zahnkranz (14) der Maschine einspurt und in der Start-Stopp-Phase (zweite Stufe) die Maschine vom Startermotor angedreht wird. DOLLAR A Um mit dem Abstellen der Maschine (10) für einen nachfolgenden Startvorgang das Starterritzel (13) möglichst geräuscharm einzuspuren und dort bis zum Starten halten zu können, wird vorgeschlagen, in der ersten Stufe des Startvorgangs den Anker (28) des Starterrelais (12) mit reduzierter Kraft bis zu einer Position mit noch offenem Schaltkontakt (18) vorzurücken und dort zu halten, bis mit Beginn der zweiten Stufe der Anker (28) den Schaltkontakt (18) für den Startermotor mit voller Kraft schließt. The invention relates to a starting device (10) for internal combustion engines (15) in motor vehicles with a control unit (19), a starter relay (12), a starter pinion (13) and a starter motor (11), wherein the starter relay at each start-stop operation in the stop phase (first stage), the starter pinion meshes with the gear rim (14) of the machine and in the start-stop phase (second stage), the machine is started by the starter motor. DOLLAR A in order to minimize noise when stopping the machine (10) for a subsequent start the starter pinion (13) and keep it there until starting, it is proposed in the first stage of the starting process, the armature (28) of the starter relay (12 ) with reduced force to a position with the switching contact still open (18) to advance and hold there until the start of the second stage, the armature (28) closes the switch contact (18) for the starter motor with full force.

Semi-solid link solenoid

A semi-solid link solenoid 10 comprises windings 22 held within a housing 20, and a spring biased plunger 24 which is free to slide axially within the windings. The plunger 24 slideably engages a contact rod 26 having an end knob 58. The end knob 58 of the contact rod 26 is contained within a center chamber 46 of the plunger 24 between a shoulder 47 and an abutment pin 50. A contact disc 28 is fixed to an opposite end of the contact rod 26. When the windings are energized and the plunger is pulled completely into the windings, the contact disc 28 is forced into contact with the terminals 30 a and 30 b . After electric current is removed from the windings, the plunger returns to its non-energized position. When returning to this position, the shoulder 47 slams against the end knob 58 with a large amount of force to pull the contact rod 26 and contact disc 28 away from the terminals 30 a and 30 b . In this manner, the force to disengage the contact disc 28 from the terminals 30 a and 30 b is significantly increased.

Engine starting apparatus

The engine starting apparatus operates on battery voltage when the battery voltage is higher than a predetermined voltage to control starting of an engine of a vehicle. The engine starting apparatus includes a relay control section configured to output a drive signal individually to first and second relays of a starter of the vehicle engine to drive the first and second relays when predetermined engine start conditions are satisfied, the starter being configured to operate when the first and second relays are driven, and an inter-relay switch configured to make electrical connection between the first and second relays when the first relay is applied with the battery voltage, the second relay being applied with the battery voltage when the electrical connection is made. The first relay is configured to be applied with the battery voltage when a manual start switch is operated.

Starting device for an internal combustion engine

Starting system for an internal combustion engine and method for operating the starting system

The invention relates to a starting system for a combustion engine and a method for operating said starting system. The starting system consists of a starter pinion which can be engaged with a motor shaft of the combustion engine via a ring gear of the motor, an electronically switchable electromotor which transmits torque to the starter pinion during starting of the combustion engine and an electronically switchable actuator whose operation can at least engage the pinion in the ring gear of the motor (pinion-engaging phase) or can decouple said components (free-wheel phase). The starting system also consists of a sensory mechanism by means of which progression of the start-up is detected and a control unit which controls the electromotor and the actuator during starting on the basis of the signals provided by the sensory mechanism.

Method for controlling the starter of a combustion engine and application thereof

The invention relates to a method for controlling the actuation of a control device to be integrated into the starter (5) of a combustion engine, wherein the device includes a solenoid (1) controlling the position of a starter (5) sprocket capable of being inserted into a ring gear kinematically connected to the crankshaft of said engine. The sprocket can be driven by the electric motor of the starter (5) by closing a first switched power line between a battery (8) and the starter (5). The device includes an auxiliary relay (2) and at least one power resistor (3) mounted in series, thus forming a second switched power line parallel to said first switched line for powering, with a supply current lower than the maximum current, the electric motor of the starter (5) driving said sprocket. The method comprises the steps of switching said auxiliary relay (2) in order to accelerate the sprocket of the starter (5), determining the rotation speed of the ring gear, determining the duration of the acceleration phase of the sprocket, inserting the sprocket of the starter (5) into the engine ring, switching said first switched power line, withdrawing the sprocket of the starter (5) from the engine ring and cutting any power supply to the electric motor of the starter (5).

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Engine starting system of engine easily restarting

PURPOSE: A system for starting engine in which re-starting of an engine is convenient is provided to re-start an engine immediately by a simple key switch manipulation if the engine becomes de-energized while driving. CONSTITUTION: An engine starting system convenient to restart an engine includes an operation switch(16) connected to a clutch switch(4) in parallel for applying power to an engine starting motor(6), an electronic control unit(ECU;18) for controlling on/off state of the operation switch, and an engine temperature sensor(20) connected to the ECU and measuring a temperature of cooling water of an engine, wherein the operation switch is maintained being turned on if the temperature of the cooling water is higher than a predetermined temperature(40°C), and the operation switch is to be a relay.

Electromagnetic switch

PURPOSE: An electromagnetic switch is provided to minimize the performance deviation of an electromagnetic switch by maintain the distance between a moving contact and a fixed contact. CONSTITUTION: In an electromagnetic switch, a fixed contact point(130) is faced with a second frame(120). A moving contact(140) is contacted to the fixed contact point or is separated from it. A coil assembly(150) comprises a coil generating a magnetic force. A contact pressure spring(165) applies an elastic force to the moving contact. A restoring spring(180) applies the elastic force to the moving element.

Switching relay with contact peeling device

Electromagnetic device for adjusting power supply to starter motor of internal-combustion engine

FIELD: electrical equipment for internal-combustion engines. SUBSTANCE: device has two fixed contacts, movable assembly connected to central part of movable contact whose leads may interact with fixed contacts, and control electromagnet incorporating solenoid and moving core displacing from initial idle position to extreme position where it is stopped by locking member carrying movable assembly so that movable contact is arranged end relative to fixed contacts to attain extreme position. Movable contact can elastically bend like beam under the action of its interaction with fixed contacts. When core strikes locking member, fixed contacts vibrate relative to their normal working positions. Movable contact is made so that when fixed contacts start vibrating, its leads follow displacement of fixed contacts; acceleration in their own vibration is higher than that of fixed contacts and their amplitude of vibration is higher than that of fixed contacts. EFFECT: improved design. 4 cl, 2 dwg ГУЭООбОТСс ПЧ ГЭ РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (19) ВИ "” 2 100 641 ' (51) МПК 13) СЛ Е 02 М 15/00, Н 01 Н 51/06 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 93047050/06, 09.06.1993 (30) Приоритет: 10.06.1992 |Т ТО92А000498 (46) Дата публикации: 27.12.1997 (56) Ссылки: 1. ЕР, заявка, 0324262, кл. НО Н 51/06, 1989. (71) Заявитель: Индустрие Магнети Марелли С.п.А (1Т) (72) Изобретатель: Джанкарло Фасола[П], Фабио Арпино[Т], Джованни Черидза[!] (73) Патентообладатель: Индустрие Магнети Марелли С.п.А (1Т) (54) ЭЛЕКТРОМАГНИТНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ ПОДАЧИ ТОКА К СТАРТЕРНОМУ ЭЛЕКТРОДВИГАТЕЛЮ ДВИГАТЕЛЯ ВНУТРЕННЕГО СГОРАНИЯ (57) Реферат: Использование: электромагнитные устройства для регулирования подачи тока к электростартеру двигателя внутреннего сгорания. Сущность изобретения: устройство содержит два неподвижных контакта, подвижный узел, соединенный с центральной частью подвижного контакта, свободные концы которого могут ...

Relay

본 발명은 가동접점을 구비하는 결합구조를 개선하여 크기를 소형화하는 한편, 가동접점과 고정접점이 안정적으로 정확하게 접촉되어 통전될 수 있도록 한 계전기에 관한 것으로, 솔레노이드와, 상기 솔레노이드의 중심부에 삽입되는 실린더를 하단에 구비하고 고정접점이 각각 마련된 한 쌍의 고정단자를 상단에 구비하며, 내부에 절연가스로 채워져 밀폐된 챔버와, 상기 챔버의 상단에 구비되어, 상기 챔버와 상기 고정단자를 절연시키는 절연부재와, 상기 실린더에 삽입되어 상기 솔레노이드가 작동될 때 상기 챔버의 내부 상단면을 향하여 이동하는 샤프트의 상부에 체결되는 도체로 구성된 가동단자와, 상기 가동단자의 상단에 마련되어 상기 각 고정접점과 선택적으로 접촉되어 통전되는 한 쌍의 가동접점과, 일단이 상기 샤프트의 하단에 결합되고 타단이 상기 실린더의 하단면에 지지고정되어 상기 샤프트를 상기 실린더의 하단면으로 당기는 복원스프링과, 상기 가동부를 안내하도록 상기 챔버 내부에 마련되는 절연체로 구성된 슬라이딩가이드를 포함하여 구성된다. The present invention relates to a relay that can be miniaturized by improving the coupling structure having a movable contact, while allowing the movable contact and the stationary contact to stably and accurately conduct electricity, and are inserted into the solenoid and the center of the solenoid. A cylinder is provided at the bottom and a pair of fixed terminals each having a fixed contact point is provided at the top, and a chamber is filled with an insulating gas therein, and is provided at the top of the chamber to insulate the chamber from the fixed terminal. A movable terminal comprising an insulating member and a conductor inserted into the cylinder and fastened to an upper portion of a shaft moving toward the inner upper surface of the chamber when the solenoid is operated; A pair of movable contacts selectively contacted and energized, one end of which is coupled to the bottom of the shaft The other end is fixed to the lower end surface of the cylinder is configured to include a restoring spring consisting of a restoring spring for pulling the shaft to the lower end surface of the cylinder, and an insulator provided inside the chamber to guide the movable part. 계전기, 솔레노이드, 챔버, 가동접점, 고정접점, 복원스프링 Relay, solenoid, chamber, movable contact, fixed contact, restoring spring

Engine start control device

Relay, in particular for a starting device

본 발명은 내연 기관의 시동 장치용 릴레이(10)에 관한 것이다. 릴레이(10)는 릴레이 코일(13)과, 릴레이 코일(13)에 전기가 공급됨으로써 움직이는 자기 아마추어(22)를 포함한다. 상기 자기 아마추어(22)에 의해서 접촉 부재(37)가 작동될 수 있고, 이때 상기 접촉 부재(37)에는 스위치 로드(31)가 연결된다. 커플링 부재(46)는 서로 제한적으로 변위될 수 있도록 스위치 로드(31)와 자기 아마추어(22)를 연결한다.

STARTING DEVICE FOR THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, IN PARTICULAR, MOTOR VEHICLE AND A ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE CONTAINING SUCH A DEVICE

1. Пусковое устройство (1) для двигателя внутреннего сгорания, в частности, автотранспортного средства, содержащее: ! - пускатель (19), выполненный с возможностью запуска двигателя внутреннего сгорания, в частности, при помощи коронной шестерни (33), ! - электрический двигатель (2, 3), выполненный с возможностью приведения во вращение пускателя, ! - контактор (17), имеющий продольную ось и содержащий первый и второй электрические контактные элементы (58, 59), выполненные с возможностью управления электрическим питанием электрического двигателя, обеспечивая его работу последовательно в первой фазе предварительного вращения и во второй фазе полного режима, при этом каждый контактный элемент (58, 59) выполнен с возможностью перемещения, в частности, вдоль продольной оси между разомкнутым состоянием и замкнутым состоянием, ! отличающееся тем, что первый контактный элемент (58) установлен, в частности, с возможностью перемещения со скольжением на подвижном держателе (70), а второй контактный элемент (59) направляется при перемещении в держателе первого контактного элемента. ! 2. Устройство по предыдущему пункту, отличающееся тем, что контактор (17) выполняют таким образом, чтобы в первой фазе предварительного вращения первый электрический контактный элемент (58) находился в замкнутом состоянии, а второй электрический контактный элемент (59) - в разомкнутом состоянии, и тем, что во второй фазе полного режима первый и второй контактные элементы находятся в замкнутом состоянии. ! 3. Устройство по п.2, отличающееся тем, что контактор (17) содержит подвижный орган (60), выполненный с возможностью перемещения пускателя (19) при помощи поворотной ви� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2010 146 186 (13) A (51) МПК F02N 11/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (71) Заявитель(и): ВАЛЕО ЭКИПМАН ЭЛЕКТРИК МОТЁР (FR) (21)(22) Заявка: 2010146186/06, 15.04.2009 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 15.04.2008 FR 0852528 (87) ...

Double contact electromagnetic contactor and starter incorporated in heat engine

Protection device for preventing automobile engines from abnormal starts and control method thereof

A protection device for preventing automobile engines from abnormal starts comprises automobile batteries ( 10 ), a start motor ( 20 ) and a control circuit ( 30 ) disposed therebetween. The control circuit ( 30 ) comprises a main control unit MCU 1 , a start switch ( 31 ), a start relay ( 321 ) and a power supply relay ( 322 ), the coil of the start relay ( 321 ) being connected to the automobile batteries ( 10 ) through the normally closed contact of the power supply relay ( 322 ). The start relay in the present invention is connected to the batteries rather than directly but through the normally closed contact of the power supply relay. In addition to being controlled by the main control unit, the start relay is also controlled by the power supply relay, thereby providing additional insurance and more effective protection so as to avoid the damage of the start motor due to erroneous actions.

Starter protection device

Engine starter and method for controlling engine starter

When an engine is started, a relay (13) is driven from the control unit (9) and a second solenoid (2b) is driven. Then, a Duty signal by PWM is transmitted to a first semiconductor switch element (6), and a current flows from a battery (8) to a starting motor (1) in a first current circuit via wiring (4) and the first semiconductor switch element (6) to the starting motor (1). By the Duty signal, the current is restricted only in a predetermined time, then, the control unit (9) drives the relay (13), and thereby, drives a first solenoid (2a), an auxiliary current circuit adapted to be in parallel to the first current circuit is closed, and currents are supplied to the starting motor (1) in the first current circuit and the auxiliary current circuit connected in parallel.

There is the engage relay of contact tear-off device

本发明涉及一种接通继电器(1)，特别是用于起动内燃机的起动装置的接通继电器，所述接通继电器具有接触装置(5)、继电器线圈(2)、衔铁(3)、操作杆(4)，其中在给所述继电器线圈(2)通电时所述衔铁(3)使所述操作杆(4)运动，并且所述接触装置(5)通过所述操作杆(4)被操纵，所述接通继电器还具有触点撕开装置，通过该触点撕开装置，所述衔铁(3)与所述操作杆(4)相互联接。为了简化装配以及拆卸，所述触点撕开装置被构造成具有设在所述衔铁(3)中的卡扣装置。

Manufacturing method of Sealed contactor

본 발명은 기밀공간에 소호가스를 주입하여 밀봉하는 전자개폐기장치에 관한 것으로, 가동접점 및 이동접점이 배치되는 소호부의 기밀 공간 내에 벤트를 형성하여 소호가스를 주입하고 상기 벤트를 밀봉하는 밀봉 접점 구조를 제조하는 방법을 포함하여, 공간을 밀봉하여 제품의 단가를 낮추고, 밀봉의 신뢰성을 높일 수 있는 방법을 제공할 수 있다. The present invention relates to an electronic switchgear device for injecting and sealing SOHO gas into the airtight space, the sealing contact structure for injecting the SOHO gas by forming a vent in the airtight space of the extinguishing portion is arranged movable contact and the mobile contact and sealing the vent Including a method of manufacturing, it is possible to provide a method of sealing the space to lower the unit cost of the product, and improve the reliability of the sealing.

Ignition circuit

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RELAY, ESPECIALLY FOR A STARTING DEVICE.

Relé, especialmente para un dispositivo de arranque de una máquina de combustión interna, con una bobina de relé (13) y con una armadura del electroimán (22), que es movible a través del energizado de la bobina de relé (13) y con un elemento de contacto (37) que es accionable por la bobina de relé (22), encontrándose dispuesto un bastón de maniobra (31) en el elemento de contacto (37), caracterizado porque se encuentra previsto un elemento de acoplamiento (46), que une al bastón de maniobra (31) y a la armadura del electroimán (22), para que sean limitadamente desplazables entre sí.

Relay, in particular for a starting device

본 발명은 내연 기관의 시동 장치용 릴레이(10)에 관한 것이다. 릴레이(10)는 릴레이 코일(13)과, 릴레이 코일(13)에 대한 전류 공급에 의해 움직이는 자기 아마추어(22)를 포함한다. 상기 자기 아마추어(22)에 의해서 접촉 부재(37)가 작동될 수 있고, 이때 상기 접촉 부재(37)에는 작동 레버(31)가 연결된다. 커플링 부재(46)는 서로 연관성을 가지고 제한적으로 변위될 수 있도록 작동 레버(31)와 자기 아마추어(22)를 연결한다. The present invention relates to a relay (10) for a starting device of an internal combustion engine. The relay 10 includes a relay coil 13 and a magnetic armature 22 that is moved by the supply of current to the relay coil 13. The contact member 37 can be actuated by the magnetic armature 22, at which time the actuating lever 31 is connected to the contact element 37. The coupling member 46 connects the actuation lever 31 and the magnetic armature 22 so that they can be displaced in relation to one another in a limited manner. 시동 장치, 릴레이, 릴레이 코일, 자기 아마추어, 작동 레버, 접촉 부재 Starting device, relay, relay coil, magnetic armature, working lever, contact member

Relay, in particular for a starting device

A relay ( 10 ), in particular for a starter for an internal combustion engine, is proposed. The relay ( 10 ) includes a relay coil ( 13 ) and a solenoid armature ( 22 ) which can be moved when full battery current flows to the relay coil ( 13 ). A contact member ( 37 ) can be actuated by the solenoid armature ( 22 ), whereby an operating lever ( 31 ) is situated on the contact member ( 37 ). It is provided that a coupling element ( 46 ) connects the operating lever ( 31 ) and the solenoid armature ( 22 ) with each other in a manner that allows them to slide with limits.

RELAY, PARTICULARLY TO A STARTING DEVICE

Relay for starter in particular

Relay, in particular for a starting device

Relay, in particular for a starting device

The invention relates to a relay (10), in particular for a starting device for an internal combustion machine. The relay (10) has a relay coil (13) and a mangnet armature (22) which can be moved by applying electricity to the relay coil (13). A contact element (37) can be actuated by the magnetic armature whereby a contact element (37) is connected to a switch rod (31). According to the invention, the switch rod (31) and the magnet armature (22) are movably connected to each other in a defined manner.

Solenoid switch for starters of internal combustion engines, has relay housing, which has relay cover of plastic at front side, in which relay connections are intended

The solenoid switch (1) has a relay housing (2), which has a relay cover (8) of plastic at the front side, in which the relay connections are intended. The relay connections are formed by the cover wall in passage openings to push relay pins (12,13). The relay pins are fixed for cover wall by axial clamping against the wall sides lying outside opposite to each other in area of the edge area surrounded for passage openings. The relay cover consists of a elastically deformed plastic with compression set and is axially formed in the area of a edge area of the passage openings.

Relay, especially starting relay, for internal combustion engines, and method for the production thereof

The invention relates to a relay, especially a starting relay (10) for internal combustion engines, said relay comprising a relay coil (11) and a magnet armature (16) that actuates a contact bridge co-operating with switching contacts (21a), by means of a switching axle (18), the switching axle and the magnet armature being coupled in such a way that they can move in relation to each other in a defined manner. In order to ensure that the welded contacts pull apart and the loose coupling between the switching axle (18) and the magnet armature (16) is adjusted, a rod (29) with an adjustable length is fixed to the magnetic armature (16) on the end of its driving element (17), inside the relay, said rod being guided through the switching axle (18) and provided with a head (29a) on its protruding end, which co-operates with the end of the switching axle (18).

Starting relay of a starting device for internal combustion engines

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Startrelais (19) für Brennkraftmaschinen, mit einer Relaisspule (27) und einem Magnetanker (20), der über einen Mitnehmer (24) mit einem Gabelhebel (21) zum Vorspuren eines Starterritzels zusammenwirkt und mit einer über eine Schaltachse (32) vom Magnetanker zu betätigende, mit Schaltkontakten (23a) zusammenwirkende Kontaktbrücke (34), wobei eine Kupplung (33b) die Schaltachse und den Magnetanker zueinander begrenzt verschiebbar verbindet. Um ein Aufreißen verschweißter Kontakte einerseits und das Erreichen der Ruhelage des Gabelhebels bei abgeschaltetem Relais andererseits sicherzustellen, ist zwischen dem Magnetanker (20) und dem Ende des Gabelhebels (21) eine vorgespannte Druckfeder (26) eingesetzt. The invention relates to a starter relay (19) for internal combustion engines, with a relay coil (27) and a magnet armature (20) which cooperates via a driver (24) with a fork lever (21) for toeing a starter pinion and with a via a switching axis (32 ) to be actuated by the armature, with switching contacts (23 a) cooperating contact bridge (34), wherein a coupling (33 b), the switching axis and the armature to each other limited slidably connects. To ensure a tearing of welded contacts on the one hand and the achievement of the rest position of the fork lever when the relay is switched off, on the other hand, between the armature (20) and the end of the fork lever (21) a prestressed compression spring (26) is used.

Switching relay having contact ripping device

Es wird ein Schaltrelais (1), insbesondere für eine Startvorrichtung zum Starten einer Brennkraftmaschine, mit einer Kontakteinrichtung (5), einer Relaisspule (2), einem Anker (3), einer Schaltstange (4), wobei die Schaltstange (4) bei Bestromung der Relaisspule (2) von dem Anker (3) bewegt und die Kontakteinrichtung (5) über die Schaltstange (4) betätigt wird, und mit einer Kontaktaufreißeinrichtung, über die der Anker (3) und die Schaltstange (4) miteinander gekoppelt sind, beschrieben. Um eine Montage beziehungsweise Demontage zu vereinfachen, ist die Kontaktaufreißeinrichtung mit einer Rastvorrichtung im Anker (3) ausgebildet.

Switching device i.e. start relay, for start device of internal combustion engine of vehicle, has switching surface of contact bridge or counter contact provided with non-metallic layer, where contact and bridge are made of contact metal

The device (20) has a counter contact (6) and a contact bridge (8) for switching electrical current and made of a contact metal e.g. electrolytic copper 57. A switching surface of the contact bridge or the counter contact is provided with a non-metallic layer (35). A core (4) form an electromagnetic circuit together with a housing (23) and an armature (1). The electromagnetic circuit is excitable by a pull-in winding (2) and a hold-in winding (3). A laminated spring is arranged between the core and a switch cover (12). The non-metallic layer is made of composite of the contact metal with boron, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous, oxygen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine pr iodine. An independent claim is also included for a method for producing a non-metallic layer on a contact metal of a contact of a switching device.