Apparatus and method for providing ignition to a turbine engine
    51.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for providing ignition to a turbine engine 失效
    用于向涡轮发动机提供点火的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5065073A

    公开(公告)日:1991-11-12

    申请号:US271723

    申请日:1988-11-15

    Applicant: John R. Frus

    Inventor: John R. Frus

    Abstract: A unipolar ignition of the invention provides a current waveform at the ignitor plug which initially rises relatively slowly, followed by a transition to a fast rising current which quickly peaks and thereafter slowly dissipates. Such a current waveform provides an initially hotter and longer lasting spark which does not harm the ignitor plug of the system or shorten its life expectancy. Neither does the spark create stress on the solid state circuitry which delivers the energy to the ignitor plug. To provide the foregoing spark and current characteristics, an inductor having a saturable core is in series with the ignitor plug, and it provides an initially high inductance which limits the rate of current rise at the plug as energy is transferred from an energy storage device to the plug. As the current through the inductor increases, its core begins to saturate and the effective inductance begins to decrease, allowing the current to rise more quickly. As energy is transferred to the ignitor plug, the increasing saturation, decreasing inductance and increasing current complement one another, causing the rate of current rise to increase quickly to a high value desirable for ignition. Related features of the invention provide for easy diagnostics of the spark and for timing an ignition sequence and providing a repetition rate which aids in a successful ignition.

    Engine igniter
    52.
    发明授权
    Engine igniter 失效
    发动机点火器

    公开(公告)号:US5020506A

    公开(公告)日:1991-06-04

    申请号:US367178

    申请日:1989-06-16

    Applicant: Masayuki Ozawa

    Inventor: Masayuki Ozawa

    CPC classification number: F02P5/1556 F02P1/086 F02P11/02 Y02T10/46

    Abstract: An engine igniter has a reference signal coil which generates an advance-side reference signal and a lag-side reference signal during a half-cycle of the alternating current output of a generator. An ignition timing control circuit determines the direction of rotation of the engine based on the polarity of the alternating current when the reference signals are generated. The ignition timing control circuit controls the ignition timing of an ignition circuit, using the lag-side reference signal as a reference at low engine speeds and using the advance-side reference signal as a reference at high engine speeds. When the engine begins to rotate in reverse, the ignition timing control circuit prevents ignition and stops reverse rotation.

    Abstract translation: 发动机点火器具有参考信号线圈,其在发电机的交流输出的半周期期间产生前进侧参考信号和滞后侧基准信号。 当产生参考信号时,点火正时控制电路基于交流电的极性来确定发动机的旋转方向。 点火正时控制电路以低发动机转速使用滞后侧基准信号作为基准,以高发动机转速使用前进侧基准信号作为基准来控制点火电​​路的点火正时。 当发动机反向旋转时,点火正时控制电路防止点火并停止反转。

    Method and arrangement for improving the starting ability of an internal
combustion engine, when an attempt to start the engine has failed
    53.
    发明授权
    Method and arrangement for improving the starting ability of an internal combustion engine, when an attempt to start the engine has failed 失效
    当尝试启动发动机失败时,用于提高内燃机的启动能力的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US4947810A

    公开(公告)日:1990-08-14

    申请号:US236663

    申请日:1988-08-25

    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and arrangement for cleaning the spark plugs of an internal combustion engine automatically subsequent to the engine stopping and then, preferably, after an unsuccessful attempt to start the engine. Consequently, conditions for a successful starting attempt are made more favorable. Conditions preventing the start of an engine are often due to the presence of deposits on one of the spark plugs, these deposits preventing an ignition spark from being produced in the cylinder. The inventive method and arrangement solve this problem by burning clean the spark plugs immediately after the engine has stopped, and then preferably after the engine has failed to start. A detection means establishes whether or not the engine has started by sensing a suitable engine parameter, preferably engine speed, through a speed indicator. When the detection means detects that the engine has stopped or has failed to start, a signal is sent to the control unit, which subsequently causes the ignition system to generate a shower of sparks in close succession on all spark plugs, either in parallel or in one cylinder at a time. The spark showers burn-off any deposits on the spark-plugs.

    Multi spark ignition system
    54.
    发明授权
    Multi spark ignition system 失效
    多火花点火系统

    公开(公告)号:US4922883A

    公开(公告)日:1990-05-08

    申请号:US263897

    申请日:1988-10-28

    CPC classification number: F02P15/10 F02P3/0884

    Abstract: A multi spark ignition system using an ignition capacitor and an ignition transformer uses a device for providing charging energy to the ignition capacitor. A field effect discharge switching means is used for discharging the energy that is stored in the ignition capacitor through the primary winding of an ignition transformer. An oscillator is used for causing the discharging switching circuit to operate intermittently with a proper cycle. An additional controlling circuit controls the consumption of additional magnetic energy which is stored in the ignition transformer when it is in its non-operative state. Two returning means are used to consume the magnetic energy or for returning the energy and the ignition transformer under the non-operative and operative states of the discharge switching circuit.

    Abstract translation: 使用点火电容器和点火变压器的多火花点火系统使用向点火电容器提供充电能量的装置。 场效应放电开关装置用于通过点火变压器的初级绕组对存储在点火电容器中的能量进行放电。 振荡器用于使放电开关电路以适当的周期间歇地工作。 附加控制电路控制在点火变压器处于其非操作状态时储存的附加磁能的消耗。 两个返回装置用于消耗磁能或者在放电开关电路的非操作和操作状态下使能量和点火变压器返回。

    Voltage regulated magneto powered capacitive discharge ignition system
    55.
    发明授权
    Voltage regulated magneto powered capacitive discharge ignition system 失效
    稳压电磁放电点火系统

    公开(公告)号:US4781166A

    公开(公告)日:1988-11-01

    申请号:US67702

    申请日:1987-06-29

    CPC classification number: F02P1/086

    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a voltage regulated magneto powered capacitive discharge ignition system including a charge capacitor, a magneto including a charge coil, and a circuit including a rectifier having input terminals respectively connected to the charge coil and having output terminals respectively connected to the charge capacitor for insuring unidirectional current flow from the charge coil to the charge capacitor. The system also includes a voltage regulator including a silicon bilateral voltage triggered switch having first and second anodes respectively connected to opposite end terminals of the charge coil. In response to a voltage developed on the charge coil exceeding a predetermined value, the silicon bilateral voltage triggered switch is rendered conductive so that the charge coil is shunted by the silicon bilateral voltage triggered switch so that further charging of the charge capacitor is prevented.

    Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种包括充电电容器,包括充电线圈的磁电机和包括分别连接到充电线圈的输入端子的整流器的电压调节的磁力驱动的电容放电点火系统,并且具有分别连接到充电电容器的输出端子 确保从充电线圈到充电电容器的单向电流。 该系统还包括电压调节器,其包括具有分别连接到充电线圈的相对端子端的第一和第二阳极的硅双向电压触发开关。 响应于在充电线圈上产生的电压超过预定值,硅双向电压触发开关导通,使得充电线圈被硅双向电压触发开关分流,从而防止充电电容器的进一步充电。

    Plasma jet ignition apparatus
    56.
    发明授权
    Plasma jet ignition apparatus 失效
    等离子喷射点火装置

    公开(公告)号:US4766855A

    公开(公告)日:1988-08-30

    申请号:US946150

    申请日:1986-12-23

    Applicant: Luigi Tozzi

    Inventor: Luigi Tozzi

    CPC classification number: F02P9/007 H01T13/50 H01T13/54

    Abstract: A plasma jet ignitor apparatus for generating plasma from a plasma medium and for discharging the plasma as a jet into the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The apparatus has a plug which has electrodes from which an arc is generated. The arc causes the plasma medium which is supplied to the plasma generation cavity to become plasma. The plasma generation cavity is cooperatively arranged with magnetic field generation means, electrode discharging means and plasma medium supply means. The cavity has an inlet opening adjacent the plasma generation location at the bottom of the cavity and an outlet orifice at the top of the cavity. The plasma is ejected as a plasma jet, with a ring vortex structure, from the cavity and through the orifice. The magnetic field generation means is disposed as a magnetic field coil acting on the arc. The magnetic field is created by the discharge of a capacitor at the time of the formation of the plasma in the cavity. The magnetic field accelerates the plasma out of the cavity through the orifice so that the plasma exits as a high velocity jet and achieves effective penetration with low energy expenditure. Timing means are also included for delivering gaseous or liquid plasma medium into the cavity, the discharge of the plasma generating energy and the triggering of the magnetic field.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于从等离子体介质产生等离子体并用于将等离子体作为射流排放到内燃机的燃烧室中的等离子体喷射点火装置。 该装置具有插头,其具有产生电弧的电极。 电弧导致供给到等离子体发生腔的等离子体介质成为等离子体。 等离子体产生腔与磁场发生装置,电极放电装置和等离子体介质供给装置配合配置。 空腔具有与腔的底部处的等离子体产生位置相邻的入口开口和在空腔顶部的出口孔。 等离子体作为等离子体射流,具有环形涡流结构,从空腔和孔口喷出。 磁场产生装置被设置为作用在电弧上的磁场线圈。 在空腔中形成等离子体时,由电容器的放电产生磁场。 磁场通过孔加速等离子体离开空腔,使得等离子体以高速射流离开,并以低能量消耗实现有效的穿透。 还包括用于将气体或液体等离子体介质输送到空腔中的定时装置,等离子体产生能量的释放和磁场的触发。

    Automotive ignition systems
    57.
    发明授权
    Automotive ignition systems 失效
    汽车点火系统

    公开(公告)号:US4733646A

    公开(公告)日:1988-03-29

    申请号:US857299

    申请日:1986-04-30

    CPC classification number: F02P7/035 F02P15/10 F02P3/0884

    Abstract: An automotive ignition system including an ignition capacitor electrically connected to a primary winding of a ignition transformer for providing energy to a spark plug which is connected to a second winding of the ignition transformer is disclosed. A charge circuit charges the ignition capacitor from a DC-DC voltage converter and includes an inductor and a thyristor. A discharge circuit discharges the ignition capacitor to the primary winding, and a control circuit operates the charge circuit and the discharge circuit in proper timed sequence during a demanded firing duration.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种汽车点火系统,其包括电连接到点火变压器的初级绕组的点火电容器,用于向连接到点火变压器的第二绕组的火花塞提供能量。 充电电路从DC-DC电压转换器对点火电容器充电,并且包括电感器和晶闸管。 放电电路将点火电容器放电到初级绕组,并且控制电路在所需的点火持续时间期间以适当的定时顺序操作充电电路和放电电路。

    Method and apparatus for generating high voltage pulses
    58.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for generating high voltage pulses 失效
    用于产生高电压脉冲的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US4662343A

    公开(公告)日:1987-05-05

    申请号:US856178

    申请日:1986-04-28

    Inventor: Kenneth H. Smith

    CPC classification number: F02P1/083

    Abstract: A control circuit operates with a small toroidal transformer, having a ferrite core, to produce high voltage pulses efficiently. The circuit applies a magnetizing force to the transformer core that is in excess of the force required to produce maximum magnetization of the core. The initial magnetizing force is opposed by current flow in the secondary winding. As the secondary current flow approaches zero, it no longer can act to demagnetize the core and the primary can generate a rapid change in magnetic strength resulting in a high voltage in the secondary winding. The rate of change of current in the primary circuit is limited by a small inductor in series with the primary winding of the transformer. The charging circuit is interrupted simultaneously with discharge of a capacitor through the transformer primary. The core is insulated for high voltage and carries a secondary winding of about 300 turns extending over about 300 degrees of the circumference and a primary winding of about three to five turns. The unit occupies only about one cubic inch of space and weighs less than two ounces. It is capable of delivering more than 10,000 volts to a discharge element in a gaseous medium that results, subsequent to breakdown, with a current of as much as one-half ampere for a period of about 0.05 microseconds.

    Abstract translation: 控制电路与具有铁氧体磁芯的小型环形变压器一起工作,以有效地产生高电压脉冲。 该电路向变压器芯施加超过产生芯的最大磁化所需的力的磁化力。 初始磁化力与次级绕组中的电流相反。 当二次电流接近零时,它不再能够使磁芯退磁,并且主电流可以产生磁强度的快速变化,导致次级绕组中的高电压。 初级电路中的电流变化率受到与变压器初级绕组串联的小电感器的限制。 充电电路与电容器通过变压器初级放电同时中断。 芯体为高电压绝缘,并承载约300匝的次级绕组,其延伸超过圆周的约300度,初级绕组约3至5匝。 该机组的占地面积只有一立方英寸,重量不到两盎司。 它能够向气态介质中的放电元件输送超过10,000伏特,导致在击穿之后,电流高达二十安培约0.05微秒。

    Contactless ignition device for internal combustion engines
    59.
    发明授权
    Contactless ignition device for internal combustion engines 失效
    内燃机非接触式点火装置

    公开(公告)号:US4565180A

    公开(公告)日:1986-01-21

    申请号:US597173

    申请日:1984-04-05

    Applicant: Masao Iwata

    Inventor: Masao Iwata

    CPC classification number: F02P1/086

    Abstract: An exciter coil and pulser coil induce voltages in phase reversal to each other by the rotation of an internal combustion engine are provided. A first condenser and second condenser are charged with the negative and positive induced voltage of the exciter coil respectively. A second switching element conductive by the discharged voltage of the second condenser discharged through a first switching element conductive when the induced voltage of the pulser coil reaches a set level is connected in series with a circuit connecting the ignition coil and first condenser. A circuit controlling the switching time of the first switching element is operated so as to retard the operation of the second switching element in the low speed operation range of the engine and to advance the same in the high speed operation range. This circuit includes a further switching element operating in response to the voltage inducing state of the pulser coil.

    Abstract translation: 励磁线圈和脉冲发生器线圈通过内燃机的旋转引起相位相反的电压。 第一电容器和第二电容器分别充有励磁线圈的负和正感应电压。 当脉冲发生器线圈的感应电压达到设定电平时,通过第一开关元件放电的第二电容器的放电电压导通的第二开关元件与连接点火线圈和第一冷凝器的电路串联连接。 操作控制第一开关元件的开关时间的电路被操作,以便在发动机的低速操作范围内延迟第二开关元件的操作并且在高速操作范围内使其前进。 该电路包括响应于脉冲发生器线圈的电压感应状态工作的另一开关元件。

    Ignition device for internal combustion engine
    60.
    发明授权
    Ignition device for internal combustion engine 失效
    内燃机点火装置

    公开(公告)号:US4562823A

    公开(公告)日:1986-01-07

    申请号:US630726

    申请日:1984-07-13

    Abstract: An ignition device for an internal combustion engine has a DC power source, first and second switching elements, a control signal generator for the switching elements, an ignition coil, and spark gaps. A first part of a primary coil of the ignition coil, a capacitor, the DC power source, and the first switching element form a closed circuit. A second part of the primary coil and the second switching element form another closed circuit. The signal generator generates ON signals for alternately turning on the first and second switching signals at predetermined timings based on an ignition command signal. The ignition performance of this ignition device for an internal combustion engine is improved.

    Abstract translation: 用于内燃机的点火装置具有直流电源,第一和第二开关元件,用于开关元件的控制信号发生器,点火线圈和火花隙。 点火线圈的初级线圈的第一部分,电容器,直流电源和第一开关元件形成闭合电路。 初级线圈和第二开关元件的第二部分形成另一闭合电路。 信号发生器产生ON信号,以基于点火指令信号在预定定时交替接通第一和第二开关信号。 该内燃机用点火装置的点火性能提高。

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