Vehicle ignition system using ignition module with reduced heat generation
US6651637B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02P7/035
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ignition system for a vehicle includes a distributor having with a Hall Effect stator assembly and ignition module formed preferably as a thick film integrated (TFI) module, which receives a spark output (SPOUT) signal from an electronic control assembly (ECA). The ignition module includes a microprocessor for generating a control signal to an ignition coil and switching ON and OFF the primary current therein. A temperature sensing circuit is operative with the microprocessor for reducing the duty cycle or overall current or power as applied to the control signal from the TFI ignition module to the ignition coil and reducing the heat generated by the. TFI ignition module when a temperature threshold for the TFI ignition module has been exceeded.
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