Method and device for controlling the current in a spark plug

Internal-combustion engines – High tension ignition system – Additional spark energy supply

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C123S656000, C324S380000, C324S399000

Reexamination Certificate

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07347195

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method of controlling the spark current in a spark plug (8), comprising a voltage source (1; 14), an ignition system (2) connected to the voltage source, and a spark plug (8) connected to the ignition system, which ignition system (2) comprises an ignition coil (3) and at least one regulating unit (5, 6) as well as a control unit (4), enabling control of the intensity and/or duration of the spark current, said ignition coil (3) comprising a secondary side (6, 31) arranged to be controlled in order to control the duration of the spark in Arc Discharge Mode. The invention also relates to an ignition device.

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