45 results about "Starter solenoid" patented technology

In a solenoid switch according to the invention, a magnetic plate is disposed on one side of a solenoid coil in an axial direction of the solenoid coil. A contact cover is arranged with the magnetic plate interposed between the contact cover and the solenoid coil in the axial direction. First and second fixed contacts are received in the contact cover and respectively electrically connected to first and second terminals that are to be electrically connected to an electric circuit. A resistor is electrically connected between the first and second terminals to limit current flowing through the electric circuit when the first and second fixed contacts are electrically disconnected by a movable contact. The resistor is received in the contact cover and interposed between the magnetic plate and the first and second fixed contacts in the axial direction.

In a solenoid switch according to the invention, a magnetic plate is disposed on one side of a solenoid coil in an axial direction of the solenoid coil. A contact cover is arranged with the magnetic plate interposed between the contact cover and the solenoid coil in the axial direction. First and second fixed contacts are received in the contact cover and respectively electrically connected to first and second terminals that are to be electrically connected to an electric circuit. A resistor is electrically connected between the first and second terminals to limit current flowing through the electric circuit when the first and second fixed contacts are electrically disconnected by a movable contact. The resistor is received in the contact cover and interposed between the magnetic plate and the first and second fixed contacts in the axial direction.

A starter solenoid switch according to the present invention includes a first and a second set of contacts that are disposed between a battery and a starter motor in parallel with each other. The first and the second sets of contacts are so configured that the second set of contacts is closed to supply a lighter electric current to the starter motor before the first set of contacts is closed to supply a heavier electric current to the same. The second set of contacts is composed of a second fixed contact and a second movable contact, one of which includes a low-resistance portion at one end thereof and a high-resistance portion that contains more carbon than the low-resistance portion. The low-resistance and the high-resistance portions are serially disposed along a conducting path of electric current from the battery to the starter motor, thereby ensuring reliability of the starter solenoid switch.

A coil configuration having a tube-shaped coil brace of an electromagnetic drive is provided, particularly a two-stage starter solenoid switch, the coil configuration having a holding winding and a pull-in winding. The coil brace has at its one end a first delimitation and at its other end a second delimitation, between which the holding winding is situated. The first delimitation has on its side, facing away from its second delimitation, an axial recess for accommodating the pull-in winding.

A coil configuration having a tube-shaped coil brace of an electromagnetic drive is provided, particularly a two-stage starter solenoid switch, the coil configuration having a holding winding and a pull-in winding. The coil brace has at its one end a first delimitation and at its other end a second delimitation, between which the holding winding is situated. The first delimitation has on its side, facing away from its second delimitation, an axial recess for accommodating the pull-in winding.

In a solenoid switch according to the invention, a magnetic plate is disposed on one side of a solenoid coil in an axial direction of the solenoid coil. A contact cover is arranged with the magnetic plate interposed between the contact cover and the solenoid coil in the axial direction. First and second fixed contacts are received in the contact cover and respectively electrically connected to first and second terminals that are to be electrically connected to an electric circuit. A resistor is electrically connected between the first and second terminals to limit current flowing through the electric circuit when the first and second fixed contacts are electrically disconnected by a movable contact. The resistor is received in the contact cover and interposed between the magnetic plate and the first and second fixed contacts in the axial direction.

A system, capacitor having auxiliary cells, and associated methods for starting an engine is provided. The capacitor is an enhanced-power capacitor that provides enhanced cranking power. The capacitor is isolated from the battery and the rest of the engine's electrical system at preselected times. The capacitor is electrically connected to the alternator when the engine is running and is charged by the alternator. When the engine is not running, the capacitor is electrically isolated to prevent the capacitor discharging by powering accessory devices; the battery can power devices while the capacitor remains electrically isolated. During starting, the capacitor provides all the power supplied to the starter solenoid. If the battery is too weak to energize the electrical system during starting, an override allows the capacitor to provide power for all starting functions.

A starter solenoid switch according to the present invention includes a first and a second set of contacts that are disposed between a battery and a starter motor in parallel with each other. The first and the second sets of contacts are so configured that the second set of contacts is closed to supply a lighter electric current to the starter motor before the first set of contacts is closed to supply a heavier electric current to the same. The second set of contacts is composed of a second fixed contact and a second movable contact, one of which includes a low-resistance portion at one end thereof and a high-resistance portion that contains more carbon than the low-resistance portion. The low-resistance and the high-resistance portions are serially disposed along a conducting path of electric current from the battery to the starter motor, thereby ensuring reliability of the starter solenoid switch.

Embodiments herein relate to an arrangement (1) and a method for improving the performance of an electrical system of a vehicle having an internal combustion engine provided with a start / stop system. The electrical system further comprises a primary battery (V1) which is selectively connectible to a starter motor (S) for the internal combustion engine via a starter solenoid (SS). A secondary battery (V2), an alternator (A) and additional vehicle electrical loads (Z) arranged in parallel with each other and selectively connectible in parallel with the primary battery (V1) via a charge switch (S1). In parallel with the secondary battery is further arranged a DC / DC converter (DC / DC) in series with a third source of electrical energy (V3).

A solenoid for a vehicle starter comprises a pull-in coil and a hold-in coil positioned axially adjacent to the pull-in coil. A plunger is positioned within the pull-in coil and configured to move in an axial direction when the pull-in coil is energized. The plunger is separated from a plunger stop in the axial direction by an air gap when the pull-in coil and the hold-in coil are not energized. When the pull-in coil and hold-in coil are energized, a shoulder of the plunger moves in an axial direction toward the plunger stop. The pull-in coil is positioned in the solenoid such that it is removed from the plunger stop in the axial direction. In contrast, the hold-in coil encircles the plunger stop.

The invention relates to a device 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.

A solenoid for a vehicle starter comprises a spool including a first coil bay, a second coil bay, and an interior passage defining an axial direction. A first coil is positioned in the first coil bay of the spool, and a second coil positioned in the second coil bay of the spool. A plunger is positioned within the interior passage of the spool and configured to move in the axial direction when the first coil is energized. The first coil bay is positioned adjacent to the second coil bay in the axial direction. The spool further includes two end flanges and a middle flange. The middle flange separates the first coil bay from the second coil bay.

A solenoid fluid control valve is disclosed for controlling fluid flow. The solenoid fluid control valve may comprise a transceiver that receives a signal via a controller area network (CAN) bus, and a micro controller unit that decodes the signal to determine a temperature. The micro controller unit may send a signal to a driver circuit based on the temperature. The driver circuit may send a current through a coil in response to the signal, wherein an armature moves in response to the current through the coil. The movement of the armature may direct a cooling fluid flow.

Embodiments herein relate to an arrangement and a method for improving the performance of an electrical system of a vehicle having an internal combustion engine provided with a start / stop system. The electrical system further comprises a primary battery (V1) which is selectively connectible to a starter motor (S) for the internal combustion engine via a starter solenoid (SS). An alternator (A) and additional vehicle electrical loads (Z) arranged in parallel with each other and selectively connectible in parallel with the primary battery (V1) via a first switch (S1). A third source of electrical energy (V3) is provided, such that it is selectively connectible in parallel with the alternator (A) via a second switch (S2).

A solenoid for a vehicle starter includes at least one coil with a passage extending through the coil. A plunger is slideably positioned within the passage and configured to move in an axial direction between a first position and a second position. The plunger includes a substantially cylindrical outer surface portion with a circumferential notch formed in the outer surface portion. The at least one coil may include a pull-in coil and a hold-in coil wound on a spool. A plate member is positioned at one end of the spool and is separated from the plunger by a radial distance. The radial distance varies when the plunger moves in the axial direction as a result of the notch moving in relation to the plate member. A sleeve member may be coupled to the plunger such that the sleeve member covers the circumferential notch formed in the plunger.

A method diagnoses a no-start condition in a powertrain having an engine and a starter system operable for starting the engine. The starter system includes a battery, solenoid relay, starter solenoid,and starter motor. The method includes recording starter data over a calibrated sampling duration in response to a requested start event when the solenoid relay is enabled, including a cranking voltage and engine speed. If no battery current sensor is used, the method derives a resistance ratio using an open-circuit voltage and a minimum cranking voltage of the battery. When such a sensor is used, the method derives a battery and starter resistance. A fault mode of the starter system is then identified via a controller using the starter data and either the resistance ratio or the battery andstarter resistances. A control action executes that corresponds to the identified fault mode.

Described embodiments include an aftermarket solenoid for a starting system of a vehicle. The solenoid includes a relay. The solenoid also includes an insulating cap with first and second control terminals, and first and second starter circuit terminals protruding through the cap. A control voltage between the first and second control terminals determines the resistance between the first and second starter circuit terminals, essentially creating a short between the starter circuit terminals in response to energizing the relay. Each of the terminals may he a threaded stud. The cap, the first control terminal, the second control terminal, the first starter circuit terminal, and the second starter circuit terminals are arranged so that the solenoid is pluggable into an original manufacturer wiring harness of the vehicle, avoiding the need for makeshift adjustments and modifications of various connections and / or of the original wiring harness of the vehicle.

A safety control system and method to be used with a starter system having a battery, ignition switch, starter, starter relay, and starter solenoid, the safety control system including an interrupt relay configured to be connected between a battery and the starter, and a controller configured to control the interrupt relay to selectively allow power from the battery to be supplied to the starter.

The invention relates to a device (100) for controlling the power supply of a starter (300) solenoid (200), the input of said device (100) being electrically powered by a voltage source (1). The device (100) comprises a power transistor (16) connected in series with an electromechanical relay (17), and a control signal (7) is supplied at the output of the device (100) when the power transistor (16) and the electromechanical relay (17) switch to an on-state, said signal (7) controlling the power supply of the solenoid (200).

A method for operating a vehicle that may be automatically stopped and started is described. In one example, the method includes supply electrical current to a starter motor independently from supplying electrical current to a starter solenoid. In addition, the method includes adjusting and amount of electrical current that is delivered to the starter motor in response to a level of urgency of an automatic engine start.

The invention provides an electromagnetic control mechanism, which comprises a shell, a coil and a plunger, wherein the shell forms the outline of the electromagnetic control mechanism; the coil is used for generating an electromagnetic force acting on the plunger by current; the plunger is positioned in the coil; the coil consists of a pull-in winding and a holding coil; the numbers of turns of the pull-in winding and the holding coil are equal; and the center of gravity of the coil is not positioned at a half of the length of the coil.

The invention discloses a method and system for computing the stray capacitance of a single-layer solenoid and relates to the technical field of computing of circuit parameters. The method comprises the following steps that firstly, the radius, the number of turns, the height and the wire diameter of the solenoid to be detected are obtained; secondly, according to the number of turns and the height, the turn interval of the solenoid to be detected is worked out; thirdly, according to the turn interval, the radius, the number of turns and the wire diameter of the solenoid to be detected, the stray capacitance of the solenoid is worked out. According to the method for computing the stray capacitance of the single-layer solenoid, the stray capacitance of the solenoid to be detected is worked out according to the physical size of the solenoid to be detected, different from some existing methods only suitable for specific occasions, the method is suitable for the single-layer solenoid with any radius, any height, any number of turns and any wire diameter, and the computation precision is higher compared with the existing methods.

A method of performing temperature-based diagnostics for motor starters within a physical grouping of motor starters is performed by determining a presently expected temperature operating range for each starter based on measuring operating temperatures of the starters; measuring their current draws, and evaluating the temperature and load draw data in light of compensation values assigned for the known power ratings of the starter and the starter's physical location within the grouping. With the presently expected temperature operating range of the starter determined, and the periodic monitoring of starter temperatures, when an individual starter's temperature exceeds its expected range, a diagnostic warning will be issued for that starter and / or for the control panel itself as a guide for preventative maintenance. Alternately, the warning may be issued for an unexpected temperature rise for a given rise in current draw, or for values exceeding an expected rate of temperature change.

The invention discloses an experiment device for simulating automobile starting systems, which comprises a storage battery (1), an ignition starting gear switch (3), a relay (5), a starter solenoid switch (7) and a direct-current motor operation indicator light (8), wherein the relay (5) comprises an electromagnetic coil and a switch, the cathode of the storage battery (1) is grounded, and the anode of the storage battery (1) is respectively connected with one end of the ignition starting gear switch (3) and one end of the switch in the relay (5); the other end of the ignition starting gear switch (3) is connected with one end of the electromagnetic coil of the relay (5); the other end of the electromagnetic coil of the relay (5) is grounded; and the normally opened contact of the switch of the relay (5) is connected with one end of the starter solenoid switch (7). The cost of the experiment device is low, the structure is simple, the experiment device is convenient to use, and is small, and therefore the practicability of the experiment device is enhanced.

The invention discloses a method and system for computing the stray capacitance of a single-layer solenoid and relates to the technical field of computing of circuit parameters. The method comprises the following steps that firstly, the radius, the number of turns, the height and the wire diameter of the solenoid to be detected are obtained; secondly, according to the number of turns and the height, the turn interval of the solenoid to be detected is worked out; thirdly, according to the turn interval, the radius, the number of turns and the wire diameter of the solenoid to be detected, the stray capacitance of the solenoid is worked out. According to the method for computing the stray capacitance of the single-layer solenoid, the stray capacitance of the solenoid to be detected is worked out according to the physical size of the solenoid to be detected, different from some existing methods only suitable for specific occasions, the method is suitable for the single-layer solenoid with any radius, any height, any number of turns and any wire diameter, and the computation precision is higher compared with the existing methods.