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Device for controlling a multiple spark operation of an internal combustion engine, and related method

US9745946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

Mario Maier · Ensdorf, DE
Bernhard Opitz · Leonberg, DE
Hartwig Senftleben · Kierspe, DE
Bernd Hilgenberg · Reutlingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 11, 2008
Grant date	Aug 29, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 12, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF02P15/10
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for controlling a multiple spark operation of an internal combustion engine, wherein an ignition transformer can be switched off and back on again for delivering or interrupting an ignition spark energy based on at least one current threshold. The invention proposes that the at least one current threshold be programmable.

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