An engine starting device includes a high-voltage power storage unit, a DC/DC converter electrically connected to the high-voltage power storage unit, a first switch electrically connected to the DC/DC converter, a second switch electrically connected to the first switch at a node, a low-voltage power storage unit electrically connected to the second switch, a starter configured to start up the engine, and a controller. The controller is configured to, for starting up the starter, control the DC/DC converter to allow the DC/DC converter to output electric power of the high-voltage power storage unit to the starter and to start rotating the starter at a certain time point by turning on the first switch while turning off the second switch. The controller is configured to, when a predetermined duration elapses from the certain time point or a rotation speed of the starter reaches a predetermined rotation speed, control the second switch to supply electric power of the low-voltage power storage unit to the starter together with the electric power of the high-voltage power storage unit by turning on the second switch. The controller is configured to turn off the first switch and the second switch when the engine completely starts up. Even if a small-sized DC/DC converter is employed, the engine starting device can start up the engine by driving the starter.


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    Title :

    ENGINE STARTING DEVICE


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    Publication date :

    2016-10-06


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F02N STARTING OF COMBUSTION ENGINES , Anlassen von Brennkraftmaschinen / B60L PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES , Antrieb von elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugen



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