CPC Definition - Subclass F02N
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Examples of places where the subject matter of this place is covered when specially adapted, used for a particular purpose, or incorporated in a larger system:
Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations for starting aircraft propulsion plant | |
Starting of free-piston combustion engines | |
Starting of gas-turbine plants |
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Starting apparatus having hand cranks.
In old vehicles the engine was started using hand cranks. Nowadays these are limited to special applications like some airplanes
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Starting apparatus having mechanical power storage | |
Starting apparatus having fluid-driven auxiliary engines or apparatus | |
Starting of engines by supplying auxiliary pressure fluid to their working chambers | |
Starting of engines by means of electric motors | |
Starting of engines, or driving of starting apparatus by use of explosives | |
Other power-operated starting apparatus |
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Safety arrangements of starting apparatus having hand cranks to reduce damage to the system (not necessarily to the operator).
Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:
1a. Resilient crank holder
1b. Crankshaft with resilient crank holder
Figure 1b illustrates the resilient crank holder of Figure 1a connected to starter crank (2) and headlight bracket (B) for securing the starter crank (2) when not in use.
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Safety means preventing damage caused by reverse rotation |
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- Safety arrangements for preventing reverse rotations during start;
- Safety arrangements for reducing hazard for the person trying to start the engine.
Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:
1a. Crank assembly with unidirectional gearing (side view)
1b. Crank assembly with unidirectional gearing (front view)
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Gearing between starting-engines and started engines, the gearing including disengaging starter jaws | |
Starter comprising an intermediate clutch of the pawl type |
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Starting of engines achieved by manual actuation by the operator.
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Muscle-operated starting apparatus with intermediate power storage |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Starting apparatus having hand cranks |
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Pull-cord actuated starting apparatus, e.g. recoil mechanisms used in lawn mowers.
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Toothed gear type starter drives with resilient shock absorbers |
Combinations of pull-cord actuated starting apparatus with other starting means are classified by allocating F02N 3/02 as well as the symbol corresponding to said other starting means, e.g. F02N 5/00 for intermediate mechanical power storage or F02N 11/00 for electric motors.
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- Kick starters for motorbikes and similar arrangements;
- Hand-actuated levers.
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Figure 2 illustrates a kick starter having two ratchet gears (64, 65) selectively connecting the kickstart lever to the combustion engine, wherein said ratchet gears (64, 65) are mounted on two different coaxial shafts and move to engage each other.
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Figure 3 illustrates a kick starter having two ratchet gears (pinion 170, fixed gear 172) selectively connecting the kickstart lever to a combustion engine, wherein said ratchet gears are mounted on two different eccentric shafts and move to engage each other.
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Figure 4 illustrates a kick starter having two ratchet gears (pinion 13, gear 16) selectively connecting the kickstart lever to the combustion engine, wherein said ratchet gears are mounted on the same shaft and move to engage each other.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Starter comprising an intermediate clutch of the jaw type |
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Starting apparatus having mechanical power storage
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Starting apparatus, whereby the energy for starting is at least partially stored in a spring and subsequently released to effect starting.
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Muscle-operated starting apparatus having foot-actuated levers |
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- Starting apparatus, whereby the energy for starting is stored in moving parts (e.g. the engine flywheel);
- Using the vehicle inertia to start the engine;
- Connection of the engine via the clutch to the wheels of a moving vehicle to accelerate the engine for starting, e.g. in hybrid vehicles;
- Acceleration of the starter before the starter and the engine are connected.
Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:
The Figure illustrates a powertrain for a motor vehicle comprising an engine (2) connected to a flywheel (11) by crankshaft (3) for storing mechanical energy via flywheel (11).
When the initial source of power is an electric motor, then additional classification should be given in F02N 11/00.
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Starting apparatus having fluid-driven auxiliary engines or apparatus, e.g. hydraulic or air motors.
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2a. Hydraulic starting device (front view)
Figure 2a illustrates a fluid operated hydraulic jack (3) with a toothed rack (6) highlighted in red that forms a threaded connection with a rotary pinion (7) for starting a motor (M).
2b. Fluid feed and return system for hydraulic starting device (top view)
Figure 2b illustrates a hydraulic circuit with a source of hydraulic pressure (S) and a pressure valve (V) for supplying fluid to feed-and-return lines (S1, S2) connected to auxiliary port (30) and main port (15) for operation of the hydraulic jack (3) and pinion (7).
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The Figure illustrates a system comprising a chamber (50) for generating a pressurized gas (53) used to create a longitudinal displacement of a piston (16) resulting in a rotation of a driven member (14) due to screw threading (15) on a surface of the driven member (14), where the rotational movement of the driven member (14) is used to start a motor via a connecting element (28).
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2a. Small scale engine
2b. Chainsaw with small scale engine
Figure 2b illustrates a chainsaw assembly with an energy cell (11) containing a source of pressurized liquified gas that is supplied to supply and discharge lines (14, 15) via a valve regulator (13) for starting motor (A) shown in figure 2a.
2c. Small scale engine (cross-sectional view)
Figure 2c illustrates motor (A) with reciprocating pistons (62).
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Starting apparatus having fluid-driven auxiliary engines or apparatus of combustion type |
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The Figure illustrates an auxiliary combustion engine (9) connected to a pinion (8) of a starter (6) for starting a combustion engine (1).
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Starting of engines by use of explosives, e.g. stored in cartridges |
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Supply of high-pressure fluid to the engine's working chambers to achieve engine start.
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The Figure illustrates a system comprising a compressor (1) connected to cylinders (10, 20) through air flow passage (7), where the compressor delivers compressed air into cylinder (10) upon opening of an intake valve (11) to drive a piston (15) downwards for starting an engine.
Air or combustible mixtures introduced in the working chamber solely to be combusted for starting the engine is classified in group F02N 99/00.
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Starting of engines by generating pressure fluid directly by combustion, e.g. in an external combustion chamber, and supplying said pressure fluid to the working chambers of the engines.
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Starting of engines by use of explosives, e.g. stored in cartridges |
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Arrangement or mounting of prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines for mutual or common propulsion |
Control means specially adapted for starting of engines by means of electric motors are classified in F02N 11/08 and subgroups.
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Mechanical integration of starter with other accessories, e.g. fuel pump or compressor |
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Starting of engines using a plurality of electric motors, whereby said electric motors can be used simultaneously or alternatively for driving and starting the combustion engine.
Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:
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Figure 1 illustrates two starter armatures (1, 2) used to start an engine via a flywheel (23).
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Figure 2 illustrates two starter motors (112, 118) connected to a pinion (103) for operation of a crown wheel (104) used to start a combustion engine.
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Figure 3 illustrates a conventional starter (23) and a starter generator (24) used to start a combustion engine (22).
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Starter motors also used as generators, e.g. for mild hybrid vehicles.
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. Hybrid Electric Vehicles [HEVs] | |
Structural association of a motor or generator with the drive train of a motor vehicle |
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Starter generators associated with ignition apparatus.
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- Circuits, control means or control methods specially adapted for starting of engines;
- Circuits, control means or control methods specially adapted for stopping of engines in such a way as to facilitate their restart.
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- Arrangements for initiating engine start related to ignition switches;
- Arrangements for initiating automatic restart at engine stall;
- Arrangements for initiating engine start based on temperature measurements, e.g. in driver cabin (for trucks) or in engine;
- Arrangements for automatically stopping the engine at extended idling;
- Arrangements for automatically stopping the engine after the engine has been automatically started.
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Arrangements for controlling automatic idle-start-stop |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Key-operated switches |
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Automatic engine start using a remote, e.g. to preheat the vehicle or the engine.
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- Starting apparatus comprising means for controlling automatic idle-start-stop;
- Starting apparatus with a start-stop system, wherein the engine is automatically stopped when the vehicle has stopped, e.g. at a traffic light, the engine being then automatically restarted based on driver's intention to continue driving or based on system requirements.
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Parameters used for control of starting apparatus | |
Problems related to engine starting or engine's starting apparatus | |
Control related aspects of engine starting |
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Means for detecting driver's will to continue driving or to maintain current vehicle position.
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Means preventing automatic engine stop if restart cannot be guaranteed, e.g. in case of low battery or starter failure.
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Means preventing automatic engine stop when engine running is required for other engine-related reasons, e.g. for adaptation, cleaning of catalysts or purging of fuel vapours.
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Control of automatic engine start or preventing engine stop for periods when engine running is required to support vehicle accessories.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Conditions for starting or stopping the engine or for deactivating the idle-start-stop mode, related to special engine control |
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Means for restarting engine when engine is still rotating.
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The Figure illustrates a mapping used in an automatic stop and start control system for determining whether a starterless start is possible following an automatic stop request based on engine rotation speed at the time of the restart request.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Control of engagement between starter pinion and engine gear while engine is still rotating |
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- Arrangements for detecting successful engine start for stopping starter;
- Arrangements for detecting successful engine start for disengaging starter;
- Arrangements for detecting successful engine start for other engine control;
- Arrangements for detecting unsuccessful engine start for trying new start attempt.
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- Arrangements for controlling the engagement or disengagement between engine and starter, e.g. meshing of pinion into engine ring gear;
- Arrangements for controlling clutch between engine and starter-generator;
- Control or circuit aspects for connecting the starter and the engine, mainly for starters using pinions.
Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:
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Figure 1 illustrates an electromagnetic system for controlling an axially displaceable pinion (14) via an electromagnetic core (20) and coil (18) to move the pinion (14) into engagement with a ring gear (54) used to start an engine. (A-E) depict a rotation direction (T) and a movement of the pinion (F) during operation.
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Mechanical aspects concerning the connection between the engine and the starter |
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- Engagement of the pinion while the engine is still rotating, e.g. by first accelerating the starter and thereafter engaging the pinion with the engine gear;
- Engagement of the pinion when the engine has stopped but no engine start request has been detected. This can be done when future engine start is likely, e.g. based on vehicle door opening.
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All circuits specially adapted to a certain type of motor, e.g. inverter circuits.
Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:
1. Commutator structure
Figure 1 illustrates a particular commutator structure (18).
2. Starter winding connections
Figure 2 illustrates a starter armature (37) having a winding (49) comprising a wire (226) wound around armature anchor teeth (224).
3. Integrated circuits in a starter
Figure 3 illustrates an electronic control circuit (76) integrated into a starter motor assembly (10).
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Starter/generators |
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Aspects relating to the battery or to other arrangements for supplying energy for starting, e.g.:
- Special power supply connections;
- Special control of supply at start, for instance controlling starting voltage;
- Combinations of power supplies.
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Aspects relating to the use of two batteries or power supplies in a vehicle in relation to starting:
- Choice of battery;
- One battery for starting and one battery for accessories;
- Capacitor charging, e.g. before engine start.
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- Safety devices for protecting the system and avoiding hazardous situations;
- Diagnosis of starters.
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Circuits or control means specially adapted for starting of engines |
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Devices preventing the engine start, and therefore the starter actuation, in order to protect the engine, the starter or the environment.
Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:
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Figure 1a illustrates a chainsaw (1) comprising an actuation lever (12) that is moved between a start disabled position (A) and a start enabled position (B) to enable starting of motor.
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Figure 1b illustrates a circuit with electronic locking device (52) for enabling or disabling starting of the chain saw (1) based on the position of the lever (12).
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Fittings or systems for preventing unauthorised use or theft of vehicles, said fittings or systems operating on the propulsion system, e.g. on the engine or drive motor |
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Devices preventing new starter actuation when the engine is already or still running, in order to protect the starter, e.g. the pinion.
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Circuits or control means specially adapted for starting of engines with means for detecting successful engine start |
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Figure 1a and Figure 1b illustrate a device for switching off an engine starter (M) when the measured supply voltage (41) of the starter (M) reaches a threshold value (Useuil). The control unit (4) receives the measured supply voltage (41), compares it with the threshold value (Useuil) and produces an output signal that triggers the transistor (3), so that the relay (1+2) opens and interrupts the power supply from the power line (+B) to the starter (M).
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Starting of engines by means of mobile, e.g. portable, starting sets |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Provisions for temporary connection of DC sources of essentially the same voltage, e.g. jumpstart cables | |
Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, the other DC source being a battery actively interacting with the first one, i.e. battery to battery charging |
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Systems or methods for starting combustion engines moved by explosive mixture other than the combustion mixture, in particular explosive cartridges. The systems could be either portable or structurally fixed to the engine.
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The Figure illustrates a controlled burning cartridge comprising a first stage incendiary propellant (12) and second stage incendiary propellant (20) for delivering pressurized gas via a conduit (21) to start piston motor (24).
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Gas cartridges in general |
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All remaining aspects of starting devices, especially the connection between the starting apparatus and the engine.
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- Components for producing a braking action on the starter rotation;
- Components of the starter producing a braking action on the engine rotation.
Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:
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Figure 1 illustrates friction brake elements (1, 2) with springs (3, 4) for pressing tapered braking surfaces (1a, 2a) against end frame (6).
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Figure 2 illustrates a power control unit (2) with a wired connection (EXC) to an alternator stater (1) for regulating a voltage (V) used to perform electro-magnetic induced braking within the alternator starter (1).
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Figure 3 illustrates a brake device (9) comprising a brake member (11) that presses against an outer surface of clutch (4) to stop inertial rotation of pinion (3), clutch (4) and starter motor (5) when the pinion (3) is disengaged from a ring gear (2) used to start an engine.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Starters that brake the engine during engine stopping are classified in group F02N 11/00.
Resistors or impedances that dissipate the starter current produced by the inertial rotation of the starter after the engine starts are classified in group F02N 11/087.
Brakes that actually block the starter drive are classified in group F02N 15/065.
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Connections between the engine and the starting means. The starter does not have to be an electric starter.
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The Figure illustrates a flexible shaft starter system comprising a starter motor (4), a flexible torsion shaft (6) and a pinion gear (8) that start an internal combustion engine via a starter gear (10) connected to a clutch.
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Figure 3 illustrates a flexible shaft starter system comprising a starter motor (4), a flexible torsion shaft (6) and a pinion drive assembly (7) that start an internal combustion engine via a starter gear (10) connected to a clutch.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Couplings for transmitting rotation; Clutches; Brakes |
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Starter comprising intermediate clutches of the overrunning or freewheel type.
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Disengaged gearing between engine and starting means, e.g. starter.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Electrical or electronical control of the engagement and disengagement between engine and starter and circuits therefor |
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Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this place:
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Figure 1a illustrates a control lever (37) pushing pinion (31) and moving it axially outwards.
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Figure 1b illustrates the pinion (31) of figure 1a with gear teeth (42).
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Starter drives with blocking means which prevent the retracting movement of the starter drive back into the disengaged position or which maintain the pinion in the engaged position. The blocking means may not necessarily include an electro-magnetic relay.
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The Figure illustrates a starter assembly comprising a regulation member (510, 511) used to move a pinion gear (210) of a pinion assembly (200) into engagement with a ring gear (100) used to start an engine, while blocking backward movement of the pinion assembly (200) via the regulation member (510, 511).
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Friction-type connections between starter and combustion engine, e.g. starters with pulley-belt connection (for instance belt-integrated starter-generators).
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Starter/generators | |
Gearings for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members, in general |
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Means for reduction of the necessary torque for starting using decompression valves or variable intake or exhaust valve actuation
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Means for reducing torque needed to start the engine taking into account engine crank angle, e.g. by moving the engine to a certain position the necessary torque can be reduced.
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Heating the engine or its components prior to engine start.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Aiding engine start by using electrically-heated glowing plugs |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Heating of lubricants |
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So-called direct start by injecting fuel into one engine cylinder and igniting it, can be without or combined with starter actuation.
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Starting whereby the fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber and then ignited to achieve engine start.