Controller for spark plug of engine
US10233891B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02P3/0453
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A controller for a spark plug of an engine is provided. The controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of an operational parameter of the engine. The controller is configured to define a breakdown time duration for the spark plug. Further, the controller is configured to determine an optimum amount of energy required to generate a spark for the spark plug based on the defined breakdown time duration and the operational parameter. The controller is further configured to cause the optimum amount of energy to be supplied to the spark plug to cause the spark to be generated for the spark plug.
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