Ionization control for automotive ignition system

Details Ionization control for automotive ignition system Ionization control for automotive ignition system

1990-12-31

1991-10-08

Wolfe, Willis R.

Internal-combustion engines

High tension ignition system

Having dwell control

123643, F02P 345

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050544616

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is disclosed for controlling the duration of ionization of spark plugs in an internal combustion engine. Generally, the ionization times of the spark plugs are individually measured and compared against a reference ionization time to develop an error signal representing an undesired deviation from the reference ionization time. Then, the duration of current dwell time in the engine's ignition coil is adjusted so as to change ionization time and reduce the size of the error signal.

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