Electricity: measuring and testing – Internal-combustion engine ignition system or device – Apparatus for coupling a measuring instrument to an ignition...
Patent
1990-04-16
1991-03-19
Eisenzopf, Reinhard J.
Electricity: measuring and testing
Internal-combustion engine ignition system or device
Apparatus for coupling a measuring instrument to an ignition...
324384, 324395, 324399, 731173, F02D 1700
Patent
active
050014323
ABSTRACT:
A self-contained handheld peak ignition breakdown voltage probe locates faulty sparkplugs in an internal combustion engine. The probe has a novel dual-polarity detection system suitable for all ignition systems, distributorless or distributor types. Each nanosecond peak breakdown ignition event is signalled by a high-intensity LED lamp lit for a fixed period of time. An adjustable calibrated threshold level provides precise control of acceptance level. Other problems such as cabling, plug gap, and relative compression may also be inferred. The simple arrangement of integrated circuits provides a novel and useful tool for locating ignition problems.
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Eisenzopf Reinhard J.
Mueller Robert W.
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