Ignition system incorporating ultraviolet light

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1992-04-10

1993-08-24

Wolfe, Willis R.

Internal-combustion engines

Igniters

F02P 2304

Patent

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052379698

ABSTRACT:
An ignition system (20) for an internal combustion engine (10) includes a spark plug assembly (21) having an optical passage (45) therethrough that allows an ultraviolet light beam (62) from a source (24) to enter the combustion chamber (8) and be directed to a gap (60) between two electrodes (36) and (38) that have a voltage differential applied therebetween to commence ignition in the combustion chamber.

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