CA959362A - Ignition devices - Google Patents

Ignition devices

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Publication number
CA959362A
CA959362A CA156,576A CA156576A CA959362A CA 959362 A CA959362 A CA 959362A CA 156576 A CA156576 A CA 156576A CA 959362 A CA959362 A CA 959362A
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ignition devices
ignition
devices
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Francis J. Atkins
Keith Waterson
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Associated Engineering Ltd
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Associated Engineering Ltd
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02P—IGNITION, OTHER THAN COMPRESSION IGNITION, FOR INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES; TESTING OF IGNITION TIMING IN COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES
    • F02P9/00—Electric spark ignition control, not otherwise provided for
    • F02P9/002—Control of spark intensity, intensifying, lengthening, suppression
    • F02P9/007—Control of spark intensity, intensifying, lengthening, suppression by supplementary electrical discharge in the pre-ionised electrode interspace of the sparking plug, e.g. plasma jet ignition

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Plasma & Fusion (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Spark Plugs (AREA)
  • Ignition Installations For Internal Combustion Engines (AREA)
CA156,576A 1971-11-16 1972-11-16 Ignition devices Expired CA959362A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

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GB5325271A GB1410471A (en) 1971-11-16 1971-11-16 Ignition devices

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CA959362A true CA959362A (en) 1974-12-17

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US (1) US3842819A (en)
JP (1) JPS5514269B2 (en)
CA (1) CA959362A (en)
DE (1) DE2256177A1 (en)
FR (1) FR2161682A5 (en)
GB (1) GB1410471A (en)

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FR2161682A5 (en) 1973-07-06
JPS4861829A (en) 1973-08-29
DE2256177A1 (en) 1973-05-17
GB1410471A (en) 1975-10-15
US3842819A (en) 1974-10-22
JPS5514269B2 (en) 1980-04-15

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