Pre-chamber igniter having adjustable electrode
US7513234B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01T21/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An igniter for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The igniter may have a body, and a pre-combustion chamber integral with the body and having at least one orifice. The igniter may also have at least one electrode extending into the pre-combustion chamber. The at least one electrode may be configured to direct an arc to an annular side wall of the pre-combustion chamber, and may be movable to adjust an arc termination location on the annular side wall of the pre-combustion chamber.
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