发明名称 |
Plasma ignition device. |
摘要 |
<p>An apparatus (30) and method for generating a highly conductive channel for the flow of plasma current between the electrodes (48) of an ignitor gap (46) device are disclosed. A high voltage transformer (T1) having a high turns ratio is used to produce a high voltage spark across an ignitor gap (46). Subsequently, a high voltage low turns ratio transformer (T2) is used to supply a pre-plasma current signal to the ignitor gap at a predetermined time following the high voltage spark thereby ensuring that the ionized channel is developed to a more conductive state prior to introduction of the pre-plasma signal into the ignitor gap. Once the sustaining voltage for sustaining plasma flow through the channel has stabilized to a sufficiently low voltage, a high current main plasma signal is supplied to the ignitor gap (46) thereby expanding plasma flow in the area surrounding the ignitor gap (46) and providing a high quality ignition source for use in internal combustion engines.</p> |
申请公布号 |
EP0434217(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
1991.06.26 |
申请号 |
EP19900312615 |
申请日期 |
1990.11.20 |
申请人 |
CUMMINS ENGINE COMPANY, INC. |
发明人 |
ROSSWURM, MARK A.;TOZZI, LUIGI |
分类号 |
F02P3/01;F02P3/08;F02P9/00 |
主分类号 |
F02P3/01 |
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