Ignition amplifier device
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1. An ignition amplifier device for use with a spark plug in enhancing the spark generated at a first spark gap created by the first and second electrodes of the spark plug, comprising:
- a condenser;
third and fourth electrodes, defining a second spark gap, electrically connected in series with the condenser to form an amplifier circuit; and
means for connecting the amplifier circuit in parallel with the electrodes of the spark plug.
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Abstract
An ignition amplifier device for the secondary circuit of an ignition system comprises the series connection of a spark gap having an electrode spacing of between 0.05 and 0.2 mm with a condenser. The so formed series connection is shunted to the electrodes of the spark plug.
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14 Claims
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1. An ignition amplifier device for use with a spark plug in enhancing the spark generated at a first spark gap created by the first and second electrodes of the spark plug, comprising:
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a condenser; third and fourth electrodes, defining a second spark gap, electrically connected in series with the condenser to form an amplifier circuit; and means for connecting the amplifier circuit in parallel with the electrodes of the spark plug. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An ignition amplifier device for use with a spark plug in enhancing the spark generated at a first spark gap created by the first and second electrodes of the spark plug, comprising:
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a condenser, the condenser formed by a first conductive cylindrical member, a second conductive cylindrical member spaced apart from and surrounding the first conductive cylindrical member and an insulative layer between the first and second conductive cylindrical members; third and fourth electrodes, defining a second spark gap, electrically connected in series with the condenser to form an amplifier circuit, the third electrode being formed by one of the first and second conductive cylindrical members; and means for connecting the amplifier circuit in parallel with the electrodes of the spark plug. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 13)
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9. An ignition amplifier device for use with a spark plug in enhancing the spark generated at a first spark gap created by the first and second electrodes of the spark plug, comprising:
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a condenser formed by a first conductive cylindrical member, a second conductive cylindrical member spaced apart from and surrounding the first conductive cylindrical member and an insulative layer between the first and second conductive cylindrical members; third and fourth electrodes, defining a second spark gap, electrically connected in series with the condenser to form an amplifier circuit, the third electrode being formed by one of the first and second conductive cylindrical members; the fourth electrode being formed by a third conductive cylindrical member opposite and spaced apart from the third electrode to form an annular region therebetween, the annular region containing an insulating material having a perforation, the perforation defining the second spark gap; and means for connecting the amplifier circuit in parallel with the electrodes of the spark plug. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 14)
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