Method for controlling a glow plug in a diesel engine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8976505
APP PUB NO 20090316328A1
SERIAL NO

12227736

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A method for controlling a glow plug in a diesel engine, in particular in the preheating phase, is described. According to the invention, it is provided that the time gradient of an electrical variable which varies according to the temperature of the glow plug is measured and compared with a threshold value, and when said time gradient exceeds or drops below the threshold value, the electric supply voltage of the glow plug is changed.

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BORG WARNER BERU SYSTEMS GMBHMÖRIKESTRASSE 155 LUDWIGSBURG 71636

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Kernwein, Markus Bretten Büchig, DE 15 106
Toedter, Olaf Walzbachtal, DE 16 186

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