Combustion initiation device and method for tuning a combustion initiation device
US6559376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02P9/002
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An ignition cable constructed according to a method for optimizing an ignition cable, the cable including at least a capacitor, where the ignition cable carries current from a power source to a spark plug located in a combustion chamber. The ignition cable includes a center element structured to communication electric current from the power source to the sparkplug and an insulator surrounding the center element. The conductor is removably coupled to a ground, and surrounds at least a portion of the insulator. The center element, insulator and conductor form a capacitor having an optimal capacitance value that is determined by finding a maximum capacitance value and subtracting a safety margin.
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