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Benchtop test system for testing spark plug durability

US7495447B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2006
Grant dateFeb 24, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01T13/58
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for evaluating the durability of spark plugs. A test system simulates the pressure, temperature, and exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine, and has a test chamber in which these simulated conditions exist. A number of spark plugs are installed in the test chamber and are cycled through a desired ignition cycle. The test chamber temperature and pressure may be precisely controlled, as well as the duty cycle of spark events.

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