Internal-combustion engines – Combustion chamber having multiple spark gaps
Patent
1990-09-20
1991-09-10
Argenbright, Tony M.
Internal-combustion engines
Combustion chamber having multiple spark gaps
123169MG, F02P 1508
Patent
active
050464663
ABSTRACT:
A spark-ignition engine is disclosed that incorporates a relatively unlimited number of spark sources within each combustion chamber, without conventional spark plugs being required. The engine includes a planar circuit module clampingly located between a cylinder assembly and a head assembly of the engine. The module includes an electrically insulative substrate; a pair of electrode members; a foil circuit on the substrate for connecting the electrode members to a pulser that generates a high voltage intermittent electric signal for producing spark ignition of the fuel within a combustion chamber of the engine; first and second seals for connecting the substrate to the cylinder assembly and the head assembly. Also disclosed is a kit for replacing spark plugs in an internal combustion engine, the kit including the circuit module and in one version, injector assemblies for use in place of the spark plugs.
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