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Multipoint ignition device

US7441526B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2007
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01T13/462
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multipoint ignition device comprises: a head gasket (1) interposed between a cylinder head and a cylinder block of an engine, having an opening (3) in a position corresponding to a cylinder opening portion; and a plurality of intermediate members (6) connected respectively to a plurality of electrode pairs (2) and held in the head gasket (1). Respective heat values of the plurality of electrode pairs (2) are set individually by varying the contact area between the plurality of intermediate members (6) and the head gasket (1) according to the respective disposal positions of the plurality of intermediate members (6).

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