Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method for starting an engine automatically
- Patent Title (中): 自动启动发动机的方法
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Application No.: US13612639Application Date: 2012-09-12
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Publication No.: US08573182B2Publication Date: 2013-11-05
- Inventor: David Bruce Reiche , Steven Wooldridge , Curtis McGuire , Brad Alan VanDerWege
- Applicant: David Bruce Reiche , Steven Wooldridge , Curtis McGuire , Brad Alan VanDerWege
- Applicant Address: US MI Dearborn
- Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Dearborn
- Agency: Alleman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle LLP
- Agent Julia Voutyras
- Main IPC: F02P5/00
- IPC: F02P5/00 ; F02N11/08 ; G06F19/00

Abstract:
A method for improving starting of an engine that may be automatically started is provided. In one example, spark timing of an automatically started engine is in advance of spark timing for an operator requested engine start. The approach may reduce vehicle driveline disturbances.
Public/Granted literature
- US20130006503A1 Method for Starting an Engine Automatically Public/Granted day:2013-01-03
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