Structure of spark plug ensuring stability in location of production of sparks
US7449822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01T13/39
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A small-sized spark plug is provided which ensures the stability in the location of production of sparks between center and ground electrodes. The center and ground electrodes have joined thereon cylindrical members such as noble metal chips which are opposed to each other through a spark gap. The cylindrical members are so oriented to have longitudinal center lines extend parallel in misalignment with each other. This orientation results in shorter and longer intervals between end surfaces of the cylindrical members. The sparks are concentrated between portions of edges of cylindrical members located apart the shorter interval, thereby resulting in the stability in the location of production of the sparks.
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