Magnetic ignition system
US5477841A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02P1/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic ignition system for an internal combustion engine has a magnet wheel revolving with the crankshaft of the engine. At least one permanent magnet rotates with the magnet wheel. A stationary armature with a coil is provided. The permanent magnet induces a voltage in the coil, and the voltage is supplied to an energy storage. The magnet wheel has a magnet support made of a magnetically conducting material. A section of the magnet support that is in magnetic shunt is magnetically saturated.
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