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Device for optimum control of the sparking time of a spark ignition engine, during its operation

US4120272A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 1976
Grant dateOct 17, 1978
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Expiry dateDec 21, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This device comprises, in combination, means generating a digital value equal to the difference between a number of cycles of the engine and the number of knockings detected during the period of said cycles and means controlling the spark advance point in response to said difference.

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