Focused microwave or radio frequency ignition and plasma generation
US11585312B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H2245/70
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of providing spark ignition for an engine or other equipment having a combustion chamber. A radio frequency wave or a microwave (RF/microwave) generator delivers radio frequency waves or microwaves to a transmit antenna inside the combustion chamber. At least one RF/microwave receive antenna is attached to an internal surface of the combustion chamber and comprises two or more RF/microwave focusing features with a spark gap between them. The transmit antenna wirelessly energizes the receive antenna, which generates a spark between the two focusing features.
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