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System for starting an electric drive machine engine

  • US 20050134049A1
  • Filed: 12/22/2003
  • Published: 06/23/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for starting an engine of an electric drive machine, comprising:

  • introducing current to an electric motor system from a battery;

    receiving the current into at least one coil on an electric motor of the electric motor system, the electric motor being configured to drive the electric drive machine when operating, releasing the energy from the at least one coil to an energy storage device; and

    discharging the voltage from the energy storage device to a power generation system to start the engine.

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