ADD ON UNIT TO CONVENTIONAL IGNITION SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE A FOLLOW-ON CURRENT THROUGH A SPARK PLUG

摘要

An add-on module to convert a conventional ignition system into an ignition system capable of powering a traveling spark ignitor is disclosed. This add-on module includes a first blocking element having a first and second connections, the first connection adapted for connection to an output of the conventional ignition system, the first blocking element being serially coupled between the conventional ignition system and the ignitor when the add-on module is connected to the conventional ignition system. The add-on module also includes a follow-on current producer electrically coupled to the ignitor and the second connection of the first blocking element. The add-on module also includes a second blocking element coupled between the follow-on current producer and the ignitor.