Excess demand voltage relief spark plug for vehicle ignition system
US8671901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01T13/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle ignition system is provided that alleviates the problems associated with excessive voltage demand by spark plugs. The ignition system has a spark plug with an electrode and a voltage relief feature operatively connected with the electrode. The voltage relief feature is operable to discharge current from the electrode at a predetermined voltage.
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