Engine glow plug systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6227157
SERIAL NO

09309102

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An AC glow plug system is provided that includes a static converter for DC to AC conversion. Control techniques include varying the converter duty cycle according to glow plug temperature and other parameters such as engine air or coolant temperatures for smooth running as well as for prolonging glow plug life. Control is also varied according to fuel system characteristics and fuel composition.

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  • CATERPILLAR INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baumgartner, Kenneth A Peoria, IL 6 64
Caruthers, Michael A Peoria, IL 8 162
Gallmeyer, Christopher F Peoria, IL 26 115
Miller, Robert L Dunlap, IL 100 1729
Suda, Kenneth J Edelstein, IL 4 64

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