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Method of ignition and corresponding ignition unit

US6814047B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2003
Grant dateNov 9, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02P15/08
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides an ignition method for an internal combustion engine, an injection being alternatively performed in at least one first operating mode or in a second operating mode, and the ignition coil being charged as a function of the current operating mode. A control-pulse curve characteristic of the current operating mode is provided, and the charging of the ignition coil is performed by a control logic element in response to the control-pulse curve, using corresponding, different time characteristics of the primary current. The present invention also provides a corresponding ignition device for an internal combustion engine.

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