Laser ignition system and method for internal combustion engine
US8127732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23R2900/00006
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A laser beam ignition system for an internal combustion engine is provided. The laser beam ignition system comprises a laser configured to generate a laser beam, and a beam steering unit comprising a lens and a prism both configured to cooperatively transmit the laser beam to focus on an oxygenated fuel mixture supplied into a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine. A beam steering unit and a method for igniting a fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine are also presented.
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