Abstract:
A capacitive discharge ignition system for an internal combustion engine and for use with a generator powered current source comprises a storage capacitor, at least one power thyristor for discharging the storage capacitor to transfer energy to at least one coil triggered in synchronism with an internal combustion engine with which the ignition system may be associated. A triggering circuit biases the power thyristor to discharge the storage capacitor. A shut-off circuit comprises a solid state device for switching the output of the generator to ground interrupting the flow of current to the power thyristor. A circuit sensing current flow in the triggering circuit generates a control and gates the solid state device into conduction in response to the control signal.
Abstract:
A spark ignition system for a gas turbine electronically controls the cycle of charge and discharge of a spark generator of the capacitive type. There is a function generator (5) which derives a reference voltage as a function of the speed of the turbine and possibly of other parameters. A charge control (6) for the capacitive cell (9) and a spark frequency control (7) are controlled by the reference voltage. Reignition in the case of flame extinction is controlled by an opto-electronic arrangement (11, 12, 13) which drives a reignition circuit (14), when flame extinction is detected. The reignition circuit produces a voltage which is superimposed on and over-rides the speed reference voltage to activate the system to produce ignition at a start condition.The system can be used for ignition of a gas turbine, especially a turbo-compressor.
Abstract:
A capacitive discharge ignition system is provided for use in connection with a magneto power supply. A time delay circuit is provided to delay discharge of the capacitor until it is completely charged by a pulse of electrical energy being emitted from the magneto.
Abstract:
A capacitor discharge ignition device for an internal combustion engine including an ignition capacitor that is charged with a positive half cycle of an output voltage of an exciter coil, a thyristor that is triggered by a negative half cycle of an output voltage of the exciter coil when the internal combustion engine is ignited to discharge charges stored in the ignition capacitor through a primary coil of an ignition coil, and a reverse bias circuit that applies a reverse bias voltage between a gate and a cathode of the thyristor when a current flowing from the exciter coil through the thyristor is detected and when a charging current of the ignition capacitor is detected.
Abstract:
An improved capacitive discharge ignition apparatus includes disable circuitry for permitting shut-off of the engine. The disable circuitry is operative to gate the discharge SCR, thereby shorting current that would otherwise charge the storage capacitor. A portion of the charging current is diverted through a transistor to the SCR gate. The transistor is rendered conductive for a predetermined time by a RC circuit connected to its base. The RC circuit is charged by momentary contact of a user-actuated switch. The time constant of the RC circuit is preferably selected to achieve engine stoppage under any anticipated operating conditions.
Abstract:
An internal combustion engine stop device comprises a power generation winding 1 for generating electric power corresponding to the rotation of an engine to charge a capacitor 2 for an ignition coil 4; a self-reset type stop switch 11 having normally opened contacts; a self-holding circuit 24 for bringing the output of the power generation winding to a short-circuit state and holding the short-circuit state; and voltage restraint or malfunction prevention elements 32, 36-38 arranged between the stop switch and the power generation winding to restrain a voltage applied to the stop switch.
Abstract:
A versatile rapid pulsing multiple pulse ignition controller (17) used in conjunction with an converter power supply (13) with a voltage sensor/controller (16) and with an ignition coil (3) and energy capacitor (4) comprising an ignition system providing rapid firing multiple ignition sparks at high converter power supply efficiency; which ignition system is suitable for installation on existing automobile engines and other internal combustion engines including diesel engines. The ignition is powered by an converter (13) working as a gated oscillator driving a power amplifier which is turned off by voltage level sensor/controller (16) when the converter output (14a) reaches a preset value or ground potential, as when an ignition pulse is occurring, giving converter (13) the highest possible efficiency and minimum power dissipation. Controlled ignition firing and multiple pulsing is provided by a multiple pulse controller (17) connected to breaker points or other electronic trigger (18). The ignition controller (17) includes a universal input trigger converter (19) for detecting and shaping the input trigger and providing the initial timing trigger for the spark pulse, a gate pulse width control (20) for providing the pulse train width and varying it with RPM, and a gated clock oscillator (21) for providing the pulse rate. When multiple pulse controller (17) is used in conjunction with power converter (13), voltage sensor (16), and an ignition coil (3) and capacitor (4), a practical, easily installed, low cost, ultra-high efficiency "rapid pulsing" ignition system is provided, capable of producing ignition of lean mixtures for substantially reduced exhaust emissions and increased engine efficiency.
Abstract:
To obtain optimum combustion of fuel in an internal combustion engine and prevent the occurrence of reverse torque therein, an ignition timing control system having a pulse generating circuit for generating first and second timing pulses corresponding to respective predetermined crank angles of the engine includes means for producing all essential signals and, hence, for setting maximum delay angle ignition timing, based on a reference which is the leading edge of the second timing signal, which edge is unaffected by unstable engine rotation as when the engine is started. To simplify and reduce circuitry, an ignition signal generating circuit and a reverse torque preventing circuit are integrated and adapted to perform both functions.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a capacitor discharge ignition system with speed-limiting capability, which system comprises a charge capacitor, a coil, a magnet rotatable relative to the coil for generating alternating potential in the coil, a rectifier connected between the coil and capacitor for rectifying the alternating potential to a potential of one polarity and for applying the potential of one polarity ot charge the capacitor, a first switch connected to the capacitor for discharging the capacitor to generate a spark in response to the application of a first trigger signal, a second switch connected to the capacitor for preventing charging of the capacitor in response to the application of a second trigger signal above a predetermined potential, and a signal generating circuit connected to the second switch and operative to generate the second trigger signal in response to rotation above a predetermined speed of the magnet, which second signal generating circuit includes a transformer connected to the coil.
Abstract:
An initiation circuit for a capacitor discharge ignition system for an internal combustion engine having an ignition capacitor, a semiconductor trigger means for discharging the ignition capacitor in synchronism with the engine, an oscillator providing charging pulses for the ignition capacitor and an enabling circuit responsive to the operation of the semiconductor trigger to couple a signal to the oscillator to initiate the same with the enabling circuit including a transistor and zener diode coupled across the output of the transistor to a reference potential to prevent changes in supply potential from initiating the oscillator. A high voltage output transformer coupled to the semiconductor trigger provides a discharge path for the ignition capacitor.