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Ignition device

US7506641B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 19, 2006
Grant dateMar 24, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02D2041/2006
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A first series circuit having an energy storage coil 21, a first diode 3, and a capacitor 6 connected between a direct current power supply E and a ground terminal GND is arranged. A second series circuit of a switching element 5 and an ignition coil 4 is connected to both ends of the capacitor 6. The switching element 5 of the ignition device configured as above is controlled so as to perform a plurality of ON/OFF operations in time of the ignition operation of the ignition plug 8 connected to the secondary side of the ignition coil 4. As a result, the capacitive discharge and the inductive discharge are alternately repeated at the ignition plug 8. According to the present invention, a multiple discharge type ignition device in which the number of components is reduced, and the power consumption is suppressed is realized.

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