Ignition circuit for an internal combustion engine
US5447131A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is directed to an ignition circuit for an internal combustion engine in a portable handheld work apparatus wherein a work tool is driven via a clutch. The ignition circuit includes an ignition time point control which connects a spark plug via a switch to a voltage source in order to trigger an ignition spark. The spark plug is mounted in the combustion chamber of the engine. This connection takes place in dependence upon the crankshaft angle and the rpm of the engine. In order to prevent damage to the clutch because of a blocked work tool, a test value counter driven via a rpm gate circuit is provided. The test value counter increments its value in the pregiven rpm window of the gate circuit with each rotation of the crankshaft and the content of the test value counter is compared to a pregiven limit value by a comparator. The output of the comparator activates a rpm-reducing protective circuit and the output of the comparator indicates reaching or exceeding the limit value.
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