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Engine spark timing controlling device

US4289102A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 1979
Grant dateSep 15, 1981
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Expiry dateJul 27, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An engine spark timing controlling device using a resonant type vibration sensor having mechanical resonance characteristic near the knocking frequency of an engine. The vibration sensor is arranged on a body of an engine and the sensor output signal is processed and the spark timing is adjusted to obtain an optimum knocking condition.

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