EP0993395B1 - Module de mesure de courant pour un dispositif de demarrage de moteurs a combustion interne - Google Patents

Module de mesure de courant pour un dispositif de demarrage de moteurs a combustion interne Download PDF

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EP0993395B1
EP0993395B1 EP97941788A EP97941788A EP0993395B1 EP 0993395 B1 EP0993395 B1 EP 0993395B1 EP 97941788 A EP97941788 A EP 97941788A EP 97941788 A EP97941788 A EP 97941788A EP 0993395 B1 EP0993395 B1 EP 0993395B1
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Claus Kramer
Karl-Otto Schmidt
Elmar Huber
Uwe Daurer
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02N—STARTING OF COMBUSTION ENGINES; STARTING AIDS FOR SUCH ENGINES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F02N11/00—Starting of engines by means of electric motors
    • F02N11/08—Circuits or control means specially adapted for starting of engines
    • F02N11/0848—Circuits or control means specially adapted for starting of engines with means for detecting successful engine start, e.g. to stop starter actuation
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02N—STARTING OF COMBUSTION ENGINES; STARTING AIDS FOR SUCH ENGINES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F02N2200/00—Parameters used for control of starting apparatus
    • F02N2200/04—Parameters used for control of starting apparatus said parameters being related to the starter motor
    • F02N2200/044—Starter current

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  • the invention relates to a starting device for Internal combustion engines, which have the features of the preamble of Claim 1 or 2.
  • Starter motors are usually used for this purpose via a starter relay designed as a so-called engagement relay be connected to a voltage source, and at the same time a Pinion of the starter motor with a ring gear of a flywheel Internal combustion engine is brought into engagement.
  • a starter relay designed as a so-called engagement relay be connected to a voltage source, and at the same time a Pinion of the starter motor with a ring gear of a flywheel Internal combustion engine is brought into engagement.
  • a starter relay designed as a so-called engagement relay be connected to a voltage source, and at the same time a Pinion of the starter motor with a ring gear of a flywheel Internal combustion engine is brought into engagement.
  • a starter relay designed as a so-called engagement relay be connected to a voltage source, and at the same time a Pinion of the starter motor with a ring gear of a flywheel Internal combustion engine is brought into engagement.
  • a starter relay for example an ignition switch or Start switch of the motor vehicle to control.
  • a starter current is evaluated. This takes advantage of that the starter current varies depending on the self-running the internal combustion engine changes.
  • the internal combustion engine reaches its Self-running speed, d. that is, it develops its own torque, the starter motor is almost overhauled in its speed, the Starter motor via a one-way clutch from the internal combustion engine is separated. From this point on, the starter motor only has to apply his own acceleration torque so that the Starter current drops to the no-load current of the starter motor.
  • DE 195 03 537 A1 describes a starting device for Internal combustion engines according to the preambles of claims 1 and 2 known with a a starter current Starter motor measuring current measuring module, which has a magnetic field sensor comprises, and with a controlled by the magnetic field sensor Control electronics, when a cut-off current of the Starter motor a control signal to switch off the starter motor generated.
  • the current measuring module according to the invention with those in claim 1 or 2 mentioned features offers the advantage that a Evaluation of the starter current is possible.
  • one Conductor through which the starter current flows at least partially encompassing soft iron core, which carries a magnetic field sensor, and electronics controlled by the magnetic field sensor, which at Reaching a cut-off current, in particular an idling current, the starter motor, a control signal for switching off the starter motor generated, is provided is possible in a simple manner Evaluate starter current without direct intervention in the starter motor.
  • design changes are the whole Starting device not necessary because the invention Current measuring module in a simple manner to existing starting devices is customizable.
  • the two independent claims 1 and 2 are common inventive idea based on which the current measuring module to outside the starter motor attached contacts such.
  • B. the contact pin on the starter relay or the external connection contact of the Starter motor is connected.
  • Here are either Contact pin of the starter relay or the connection contact of the Starter motor through the through hole of the soft iron core passed.
  • FIG. 1 shows the course of a starter current I of a starter motor of an internal combustion engine over time t.
  • the starter current I increases to a maximum value (starting current) and then changes into a ripple area 10.
  • the ripple of the starter current I results from the compression and decompression phases of the internal combustion engine that change during the starting phase.
  • the starter current I changes to the idle current I 0 .
  • I A denotes a cutoff current that lies below the ripple range 10. After falling below the cut-off current I A, it is certain that the internal combustion engine is self-running and the starter motor can be switched off.
  • Figure 2 illustrates that a current I flows through Head 12 generates a magnetic field B.
  • the magnetic field B is proportional to the current I.
  • a current measurement module 14 is shown in FIGS. 3a to 3c shown by means of the by detecting the magnetic field B the starter current I is measured.
  • the current measuring module 14 is a front view ( Figure 3a), a side view ( Figure 3b) and a top view ( Figure 3c) shown.
  • the current measuring module 14 comprises a sleeve-shaped Soft iron core 16.
  • the soft iron core 16 has an axial through opening 18, which is preferably is round, the diameter of which is larger than an electrical guided through the soft iron core 16 Conductor 12 (not shown in Figure 3). As a result, remains between the electrical conductor 12 and the soft iron core 16 a coaxial air gap. In this air gap there is only one indicated Magnetic field sensor 20 arranged.
  • the magnetic field sensor 20 can be, for example, a Hall sensor or be a so-called field plate.
  • the function of Magnetic field sensors 20 are generally known, so that not within the scope of the present description to be discussed in more detail.
  • a magnetic field sensor 20 has electrical connection contacts on which in Dependency of one acting on the magnetic field sensor Magnetic field B there is a signal voltage, the signal voltage being proportional to the magnetic field B is.
  • the soft iron core 16 is on one, made of a non-magnetic and electrically non-conductive material existing base plate 22 arranged for example consists of a plastic. to Arrangement of the soft iron core 16 on the base plate 22 can the soft iron core 16, for example with molded around the base plate 22 plastic so that next to the base plate 22nd at the same time the corresponding holding area 24 and a jacket 26 of the soft iron core 16 is formed.
  • the electronics can be in the base plate 22 at the same time for evaluating those supplied by the magnetic field sensor 20 Signal voltage must be integrated.
  • FIG. 4a shows a starting device in a side view 28 for an internal combustion engine, not shown a motor vehicle.
  • the starting device 28 comprises a starter motor 30 and a Engagement relay trained starter relay 32.
  • the starter relay 32 becomes the starter motor 30 with a motor vehicle battery Motor vehicle connected and on the other hand a pinion of the starter motor in engagement with the internal combustion engine brought.
  • the starter relay 32 has one Contact space 34, within which a contact bridge two Contact bolt 36 and 38 connects to each other.
  • the Contact pin 36 is a not shown electrical connection line with the positive pole of the Motor vehicle battery connected.
  • the contact pin 38 is extended so that it the one hand the current measuring module 14 and on the other hand take up a cable lug 40 can.
  • the cable lug 40 is preferably one electrical wire designed as a strand 42 with a protruding from the starter motor 30 Connection 44 connected.
  • the current measuring module 14 is with its soft iron core 16 over the contact bolt 38 pushed.
  • the arrangement of the current measuring module 14 and the cable lug 40 on the contact pin 38 is by means of a fastener 46, for example a threaded nut, locked.
  • the size of the base plate 22 of the current measuring module 14 is based on the design of the starting device 28 tuned so that an existing one anyway Installation space for receiving the current measuring module 14 can be used without constructive changes on the starting device 28 are necessary.
  • the base plate 22 of the current measuring module 14 has a - like the top view in Figure 3c shows - greater edge length 1 as an axial extension a of the soft iron core 16. This ensures that in the area b resulting from the difference in edge length 1 and the axial extent a results in Cable lug 40 can be located.
  • the arrangement of the current measuring module 14 ensures that when the starter motor 30 is switched on, the starter current I flows via the contact bolt 36, the contact bridge of the starter relay 32, the contact bolt 38, the cable lug 40, the strand 42 and the connection 44 to the starter motor 30.
  • the soft iron core 16 is integrated into this electrical connection path in that it surrounds the contact pin 38 in regions.
  • the contact pin 38 forms the electrical conductor 12, which is surrounded by a magnetic field proportional to the starter current I.
  • a control signal is supplied to control electronics 48 via lines (not shown in detail in FIG. 4a), which can be integrated, for example, in the base plate 22.
  • This control signal is proportional to the magnetic field B measured by the magnetic field sensor 16, which in turn is proportional to the starter current I. Corresponding to the switch-off limit of starter current I explained with reference to FIG. 1, a drop below switch-off current I A is thus detected. If the value falls below I A , the control electronics 48 provides a control signal for switching off the starter motor 30. This control signal causes an opening of a switching means connecting the starter relay 32 with a control voltage, so that the contact bridge of the starter relay 32 separates the contact bolts 36 and 38.
  • the current measuring module 14 must have a construction the starting device 28 and an assembly of the starting device 28 not changed in motor vehicles be, so that the cost advantages of a large series production remain. If applicable, is a only around the axial extension a of the soft iron core 16 to use extended contact pin 38.
  • the electrical connection lines to Starting device 28 in motor vehicles must also cannot be changed. It's just an additional one Connection line from the control electronics 48 to a shutdown device of the starting device 28 necessary.
  • the current measuring module 14 on the one hand at already in Operation of motor vehicles in simpler Can be retrofitted.
  • FIGS. 4b and 4c Views of the arrangement of the current measuring module 14 on the Contact pin 38 shown. Especially the front view 4b shows that the control electronics 48 receiving base plate 22 in one free installation space between the relay cover of the Starter relay 32 and the starter motor 30 can be integrated is. Otherwise, the same parts are the same Provide reference numerals and not explained again.
  • FIG Arrangement of a current measuring module 14 on a starting device 28 shown. Same parts as in the previous ones Figures, in particular as in Figure 4a provided with the same reference numerals and not again explained.
  • this is Current measuring module 14 on a housing 50, in particular a commutator cover 52, the starter motor 30.
  • the electric one Terminal 44 consists of a busbar 54, from inside a pole tube of the starter motor 12 protrudes.
  • the electrical connecting line (strand) 42 with their cable lug 40 firmly connected in an electrically conductive manner, for example welded on.
  • FIG. 5 shows the arrangement of the current measuring module 14 when assembling the soft iron core 16 from the the starter motor 30 protruding busbar 54 be, the electrical conductive connection between the busbar 54 and the connecting line 42 is produced.
  • the soft iron core 16 thus virtually protrudes from the Control electronics 48 having a base plate axially out and engages around the busbar 54. Between the Busbar 54 and the soft iron core 16 is the Magnetic field sensor 20, not shown here.
  • the busbar 54 thus forms the one in FIG. 2 with 12 designated electrical conductor. According to the in Figure 5 embodiment shown is the soft iron core 16 not annular, but this extends from the base plate 22, oval. For the detection of the magnetic field B and thus the starter current I has no influence.
  • the mounting of the base plate 22 with the control electronics 48 on the commutator cover 52 can for example via suitable snap-in, plug-in or Screw connections are made.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un module de mesure de courant pour un dispositif de démarrage de moteurs à combustion interne, ledit module comportant une unité qui mesure un courant d'un démarreur. Selon l'invention, un noyau en fer doux (16) enserrant au moins partiellement un conducteur (12) parcouru par un courant de démarreur (I), comporte un détecteur de champ magnétique (20). En outre, un système électronique de commande (48) excité par le détecteur de champ magnétique génère un signal de commande pour couper le démarreur (30) lorsqu'un courant de coupure (IA) du démarreur (30) est atteint.

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  1. Installation de démarrage pour des moteurs à combustion interne comportant un module de mesure de courant (14) mesurant le courant de démarrage d'un moteur de démarreur (30), ce module comportant un capteur de champ magnétique (20) et une électronique de commande (48) commandée par le capteur de champ magnétique (20) et qui lorsqu'on atteint le courant de coupure (IA) du moteur de démarreur (30) envoie un signal de commande pour couper le moteur de démarreur (30),
    caractérisée en ce que
    le module de mesure de courant (14) comprend un noyau de fer doux (16) entouré au moins partiellement par un conducteur (12) traversé par le courant de démarreur (I),
    le noyau de fer doux (16) ayant un orifice traversant (18) plus grand que le conducteur (38) traversé par le courant de démarreur, de sorte qu'il subsiste un intervalle annulaire coaxial entre le noyau de fer doux (16) et le conducteur (38) dans lequel se trouve le capteur de champ magnétique (20),
    le conducteur (12) traversé par le courant étant formé par un goujon de contact (38) d'un relais de démarrage (32) de l'installation de démarrage (28).
  2. Installation de démarrage pour des moteurs à combustion interne comportant un module de mesure de courant (14) mesurant le courant de démarrage d'un moteur de démarreur (30), ce module ayant un capteur de champ magnétique (20) et une électronique de commande (48) commandée par le capteur de champ magnétique (20) et qui lorsqu'on atteint un courant de coupure (IA) pour le moteur de démarreur (38) envoie un signal de commande pour couper le moteur de démarreur (30),
    caractérisée en ce que
    le module de mesure de courant (14) comprend un noyau de fer doux (16) qui entoure au moins partiellement le conducteur (12) traversé par le courant de démarrage (I), le noyau de fer doux (16) ayant un orifice de passage (18) plus grand que le conducteur (38) traversé par le courant de démarrage pour former ainsi un intervalle coaxial entre le noyau de fer doux (16) et le conducteur (38) et dans lequel se place le capteur de champ magnétique (20), le conducteur (12) traversé par le courant étant formé par un contact de branchement (44) du moteur de démarreur (30).
  3. Installation de démarrage selon la revendication 1,
    caractérisée en ce que
    le module de mesure de courant (14) est bloqué à l'aide d'un moyen de fixation (46) qui serre en même temps une liaison électrique entre le goujon de contact (38) du relais de démarrage (32) et le contact de branchement électrique (14) du moteur de démarreur (30).
  4. Installation de démarrage selon la revendication 2,
    caractérisée en ce que
    le module de mesure de courant (14) est installé sur un boítier (50) notamment le couvercle du commutateur (52) du moteur de démarreur (30).
  5. Installation de démarrage selon la revendication 4,
    caractérisée en ce que
    le module de mesure de courant (14) est équipé d'une plaque de base (22) sur le couvercle de commutateur (52), le noyau de fer doux (16) sortant axialement de la plaque de base (22) et entourant un rail de courant (54) formant le contact de branchement (44) et sortant du boítier (50).
  6. Installation de démarrage selon Tune quelconque des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisée en ce que
    le noyau de fer doux (16) est installé sur la plaque de base (22) qui intègre en même temps l'électronique de commande (48).
  7. Installation de démarrage selon Tune quelconque des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisée en ce que
    la plaque de base (22) recevant le noyau de fer (16) comporte une zone de fixation (24), la plaque de base (22), la zone de fixation (24) et une enveloppe (26) du noyau de fer doux (16) étant réalisées en une pièce injectée de matière plastique.
  8. Installation de démarrage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le courant de coupure (IA) est le courant de marche à vide (IO) du moteur de démarreur (30).
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