Patent ID: 6497209
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: F02N

Abstract:
A system for controlling power to a cranking subsystem in a device having a power source, the cranking subsystem coupled to an engine and a starter for allowing a user to activate the cranking subsystem, the system comprising:a switch coupled between the power source and the cranking subsystem; and at least one controller, coupled with the switch, for controlling the switch to be open or closed based on the starter being used to activate the cranking subsystem and at least one other criteria, the at least one other criteria being programmed into the controller, the at least one other criteria including the cranking subsystem running for less than a particular time at a particular current, the controller opening the switch to cut off power to the cranking subsystem if greater than or equal to the particular current has flowed to the cranking subsystem through the switch for greater than or equal to the particular time.