Alternating current ignition system

Details Alternating current ignition system Alternating current ignition system

1990-06-05

1991-03-12

Wolfe, Willis R.

Internal-combustion engines

High tension ignition system

Using capacitive storage and discharge for spark energy

123620, 123621, F02P 308

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049985264

ABSTRACT:
An ignition system for a spark ignited internal combustion engine. The system can apply alternating current to the electrodes of a spark plug to maintain an arc at the electrodes for the desired length of time. The amplitude of the arc current can be varied. The alternating current is developed by a DC to AC inverter that is comprised of a transformer that has a center tapped primary and a secondary that is connected to the spark plug. An arc is initiated at the spark plug by discharging a capacitor through one of the winding portions of the center-tapped primary. Alternatively, the energy stored in an inductor can be supplied to a primary winding portion to initiate an arc. The ignition system is powered by a controlled current source that receives input power from a source of direct voltage such as a battery on a motor vehicle.

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