EP1560232B1 - Ignition coil tester - Google Patents

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EP1560232B1
EP1560232B1 EP05100499A EP05100499A EP1560232B1 EP 1560232 B1 EP1560232 B1 EP 1560232B1 EP 05100499 A EP05100499 A EP 05100499A EP 05100499 A EP05100499 A EP 05100499A EP 1560232 B1 EP1560232 B1 EP 1560232B1
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  • the invention relates to a Zünd spuleester for functional testing of pencil ignition coils, which is connectable to a diagnostic tester, the Stabzündspule having a primary winding and a secondary winding for generating the ignition voltage and a field guide plate, a connector and a secondary output.
  • a measuring clamp In order to test the function of EFS ignition coils, the high voltage delivered by an ignition coil via a cable to the spark plug, a measuring clamp is already known, which can be clamped on the outer shell of the line carrying the high voltage. Two conductor surfaces of the measuring pliers surround the high voltage cable. The ignition coil can thus be tested in the installed state.
  • the ignition coil tester has a compensation sleeve for contacting the secondary output of the pencil ignition coil with a spark plug and a sensor for capacitive decoupling of the ignition signal of the pencil ignition coil.
  • the sensor for decoupling the ignition signal is housed in the housing of the pencil ignition coil.
  • the testing of pencil ignition coils is therefore carried out today in the disassembled state.
  • the loose measuring assemblies used with numerous necessary aids do not allow the measurement to be carried out directly on the internal combustion engine.
  • the test conditions of a developed pencil ignition coil differ from those of a built-in. This means that the test results do not completely match the actual values in the operating state or that not all tests can be carried out under real conditions.
  • the object of the invention is to provide an ignition coil tester in connection with a diagnostic tester for the component testing of a bar ignition coil developed from an internal combustion engine.
  • the object of the invention is achieved according to the characterizing part of claim 1, characterized in that the electrical connection between the Stabzündspule and the selected spark gap by a compensating sleeve as a connecting piece from the secondary output of the pencil ignition coil to the gas spark gap or the spark plug, and that for the capacitive Zündsignalauskopplung for the ignition voltage diagnosis on the compensating sleeve a capacitive sensor is mounted.
  • the compensation sleeve can be optimally adapted in its construction to the required measuring task of determining the exact ignition voltage by selecting suitable dimensions and materials.
  • an ignition coil tester is created whose dimensions and shape substantially correspond to those of a spark plug dome in an internal combustion engine and / or whose dimensions can be adapted.
  • the ignition coil removed from the internal combustion engine is installed in the ignition coil tester and tested there.
  • the shape of the spark plug dome of the ignition coil tester is installed in the ignition coil tester and tested there.
  • the test takes place under almost real environmental conditions. Due to the compact design of the ignition coil tester, in which the necessary aids for spark plug testing are integrated, the ignition coil test can be carried out taking into account the safety-relevant specifications without loose measurement setups outside the internal combustion engine.
  • the diameter of the spark plug dome is adaptable to the diameter of the pencil ignition coil and the spark plug dome of the internal combustion engine by means of an exchangeable insulator and / or an exchangeable metal sleeve. Due to this variable construction, the geometry of the spark plug dome of the internal combustion engine with the ignition coil tester can be optimally modeled. In this case, determines the distance between the metal sleeve and pencil ignition coil by coupling capacitances to the electrical ground of the metal sleeve or the housing of the ignition coil, the degree of damping, which can be adjusted according to the real conditions.
  • the ignition coil tester can be used for different pencil ignition coils with different lengths and for different internal combustion engines with different spark plug dome lengths.
  • a spark plug or a gas spark gap can be switched into the ignition circuit, the necessary tests can be carried out on the pencil ignition coil.
  • the spark plug can be switched into the ignition circuit.
  • a suitable gas gap can be used for ignition signal diagnosis and ignition reserve test.
  • the compensation sleeve can be adapted in their dimensions and in the execution of their end-side contacts to be tested Stabzündspule in the respective installation configuration and to the contacts of the spark gaps, which allows a correspondingly versatile use of the ignition coil.
  • the housing in the region of the capacitive sensor has an opening for a measuring line of the capacitive sensor and / or in the area of the field guide plate a breakthrough for contacting the field guide plate, the corresponding measuring signals with the aid of measuring and / or signal lines from the housing the ignition coil tester of the output electronics and the diagnostic system are supplied.
  • the opening for contacting the field guide plate and the metal sleeve is preferably insulated electrically with a high-voltage insulation against a signal line. This prevents that at the carried out at this point insulation test with respect to high-voltage flashovers in the pencil ignition coil on the field guide plate or on the environment, the measurement signal is dissipated to the housing of the ignition coil.
  • the housing is constructed in one or more parts. It can be prevented in particular by a multi-part structure that difficult to produce undercuts must be made.
  • control module is connected to the housing as a unit.
  • the ignition coil tester can also be designed so that it can be used to test single-spark ignition coils with secondary windings located outside the spark plug dome.
  • the ignition coil tester can be used in such a versatile way.
  • the figure shows an ignition coil tester with inserted pencil ignition coil in a section in the longitudinal direction
  • the figure shows an ignition coil tester 1 with an inserted pencil ignition coil 20.
  • the ignition coil tester 1 consists of a housing 30, which is constructed from an upper housing part 40 and a lower housing part 50.
  • the upper housing part 40 encloses a recess 41 whose dimensions substantially correspond to the dimensions of a spark plug common engine.
  • a replaceable insulator 11 and therein a replaceable metal sleeve 12 are used.
  • Recess 41, insulator 11 and metal sleeve 12 have in the illustrated construction a cylindrical shape. However, other geometries are possible depending on the shape of the pencil ignition coil 20 and the spark plug dome of the internal combustion engine to be readjusted.
  • the cylindrical region 11a of the insulator 11 is delimited by a peripheral end-side termination 11b against which the metal sleeve 12 rests.
  • the metal sleeve 12 is thus completely insulated from the housing 30. If no insulation test is carried out, then the metal sleeve 12 can be connected to ground via a switch 75.
  • the pencil ignition coil 20 with primary winding 21 and secondary winding 22, field guide plate 24 and secondary output 25 is located inside the metal sleeve 12, which limits the spark plug dome 10 of the ignition coil tester 1. Only the connector plug 23 of the pencil ignition coil 20 with the built-in switch-on diode 26 and with integrated output stage is located outside of the spark plug dome 10.
  • a receptacle 42 in the form of a circumferential, step-shaped cutout for receiving a replaceable distance compensation piece 13 is provided.
  • this distance compensation piece 13 the height of the spark plug dome 10 can be adapted to the length and the diameter of the pencil ignition coil 20.
  • the pencil ignition coil 20 rests with its connection plug 23 on the distance compensating piece 13.
  • the housing upper part 40 has a radially arranged opening 43, designed as a bore, whose surface is lined with a high-voltage insulation 44.
  • the breakthrough 43 serves to receive a signal line 71.
  • the lower housing part 50 is flanged on the side of the passage 45 of the upper housing part 40 to this. It forms, together with the underside of the upper housing part 40, a recess 51 which, separated by a movable mounting plate 53, is closed by a spark chamber 52.
  • a gas gap 15 and in a designated threaded bore a spark plug 16 are mounted, the electrodes protrude into the spark chamber 52.
  • other spark gaps for example different gas gaps, may also be provided.
  • a compensation sleeve 14 is provided between the secondary output 25 of the pencil ignition coil 20 and the spark plug 16, which in the example shown is a spark gap in the ignition circuit.
  • This consists of a conductive core 14a, which is embedded in an insulating sleeve 14b.
  • the insulating sleeve 14b itself is fitted into the passage 45 of the housing top 40 and protrudes with its one side into the recess 41 of the housing top 40 and with its other side into the recess 51 of the housing base 50.
  • a capacitive sensor 17 is arranged on the outer surface of the compensating sleeve 14 in the region of the conductive core 14a. This is connected to a measuring line 72 which is guided by a radially mounted in the housing base 50 opening 54 to the outside. The sensor is used for capacitive ignition signal decoupling for the ignition voltage diagnosis.
  • the measuring line 72 and the signal line 71 are guided in a schematically illustrated output electronics 70, which in turn has two measuring outputs 73, 74 for connection of a diagnostic system, not shown.
  • the connection plug 23 of the pencil ignition coil 20 is connected to a control module 60 by means of an adapter line 61.
  • a battery voltage is applied, the positive pole is connected to a contact 65.
  • the control module 60 has a shunt 64 for measuring the secondary ignition current (measuring point 69) and, in the illustrated embodiment, an output stage 62.
  • this output stage 62 can be dispensed with; However, the basic structure of the ignition coil tester 1 and its mode of action remain preserved.
  • the supply voltage at the voltage input 63 of the pencil ignition coil 20 can be variably adjusted, whereby the secondary voltage can be matched to the ignition coil specification.
  • the primary control signal 66 that can be set in the pulse duration, the primary voltage (measurement point 67), the primary current (measurement point 68), the adjustable supply voltage (voltage input 63) and the secondary ignition current (measurement point 69) are available for evaluation. By switching off the supply voltage, a secured change of the spark gaps can be made.
  • the ignition coil tester 1 By expanding the ignition coil tester 1 described, it is also possible to adjust parameters such as the operating temperature of the pencil ignition coil 20 and the compression pressure in the spark chamber 52 to the real conditions existing in the internal combustion engine. The testing of the pencil ignition coils 20 can then be carried out under the same conditions as in the internal combustion engine.

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Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Zündspulentester zur Funktionsprüfung von Stabzündspulen, der an einen Diagnosetester anschließbar ist, wobei die Stabzündspule eine Primärwicklung und eine Sekundärwicklung zur Erzeugung der Zündspannung sowie ein Feldführungsblech, einen Anschlussstecker und einen Sekundärausgang aufweist.The invention relates to a Zünd spuleester for functional testing of pencil ignition coils, which is connectable to a diagnostic tester, the Stabzündspule having a primary winding and a secondary winding for generating the ignition voltage and a field guide plate, a connector and a secondary output.

Um zur Funktionsprüfung von EFS-Zündspulen die von einer Zündspule über ein Kabel an die Zündkerze abgegebene Hochspannung zu messen ist bereits eine Messzange bekannt, die auf die Außenhülle der die Hochspannung führenden Leitung aufgeklemmt werden kann. Dabei umgeben zwei Leiterflächen der Messzange das Hochspannungskabel. Die Zündspule kann so im Einbauzustand geprüft werden.In order to test the function of EFS ignition coils, the high voltage delivered by an ignition coil via a cable to the spark plug, a measuring clamp is already known, which can be clamped on the outer shell of the line carrying the high voltage. Two conductor surfaces of the measuring pliers surround the high voltage cable. The ignition coil can thus be tested in the installed state.

Aus US 4,090,125 , welche als nächstliegender Stand der Technik angesehen wird, ist ein Zündspulentester mit einem Ansteuermodul und einer Ausgangselektronik zur Funktionsprüfung von Stabzündspulen bekannt. Der Zündspulentester weist zur Kontaktierung des Sekundärausganges der Stabzündspule mit einer Zündkerzen eine Ausgleichshülse und zur kapazitiven Auskopplung des Zündsignals der Stabzündspule einen Sensor auf. Der Sensor zur Auskopplung des Zündsignals ist dabei im Gehäuse der Stabzündspule untergebracht.Out US 4,090,125 , which is considered to be the closest prior art, a Zündspulentester with a control module and an output electronics for functional testing of pencil ignition coils is known. The ignition coil tester has a compensation sleeve for contacting the secondary output of the pencil ignition coil with a spark plug and a sensor for capacitive decoupling of the ignition signal of the pencil ignition coil. The sensor for decoupling the ignition signal is housed in the housing of the pencil ignition coil.

In US 5,363,046 wird ein Zündkerzenstecker beschrieben, der zur kapazitiven Auskopplung des Zündsignals einen in den Zündkerzenstecker integrierten Sensor aufweist. Eine in einen Zündkerzenstecker integrierte Stabzündspule wird in US 2002/0149308 A1 beschrieben.In US 5,363,046 a spark plug is described, which has a sensor integrated into the spark plug for capacitive coupling of the ignition signal. An integrated into a spark plug connector pencil ignition coil is in US 2002/0149308 A1 described.

Aus der DE 298 18 882 U1 sind weitere Zündvorrichtungen mit mehreren Stabzündspulen für eine Brennkraftmaschine bekannt. Dabei sind die Stabzündspulen innerhalb eines sogenannten Kerzendomes des Zylinderkopfes der Brennkraftmaschine angeordnet. Ein an die jeweilige Stabzündspule angefügter Hochspannungsstecker, der die Verbindung zwischen einem Hochspannungsausgang der Stabzündspule und einem Anschlussbolzen der in dem Kerzendom ortsfest angebrachten Zündkerze herstellt, ist in den Kerzendom eingesetzt.From the DE 298 18 882 U1 Further ignition devices with a plurality of pencil ignition coils for an internal combustion engine are known. In this case, the pencil ignition coils are arranged within a so-called candle dome of the cylinder head of the internal combustion engine. An attached to the respective pencil ignition coil high voltage connector, the connection between a high voltage output of the pencil ignition coil and a terminal bolt of the in which CandleDom manufactures fixed-mounted spark plug, is inserted into the candle dome.

Bei Brennkraftmaschinen mit Stabzündspulen, bei denen diese ohne Zwischenschaltung eines Kabels direkt an die Zündkerzen angeschlossen sind, kann mit der bekannten Messzange keine Zündspulenprüfung im eingebauten Zustand der Stabzündspulen vorgenommen werden, da sich die Sekundärwicklung und der Sekundärstromkreis der Stabzündspulen für die Zündspannungsdiagnose zum Teil unzugänglich in den Kerzendomen befinden.In internal combustion engines with pencil coils, where they are connected directly to the spark plugs without the interposition of a cable can be made with the known measuring pliers no ignition coil in the installed state of the Zündzulenspulen because the secondary winding and the secondary circuit of the pencil coils for Zündspannungsdiagnose partly inaccessible in the candle dome.

Die Prüfung von Stabzündspulen erfolgt demnach heute im ausgebauten Zustand. Die dazu eingesetzten losen Messaufbauten mit zahlreichen notwendigen Hilfsmitteln erlauben es aus sicherheitstechnischen Gründen jedoch nicht, die Messung direkt an der Brennkraftmaschine durchzuführen. Weiterhin unterscheiden sich die Prüfbedingungen einer ausgebauten Stabzündspule von denen einer eingebauten. Dies führt dazu, dass die Prüfergebnisse nicht vollständig mit den tatsächlichen Werten im Betriebszustand übereinstimmen beziehungsweise dass nicht alle Prüfungen unter realen Bedingungen durchgeführt werden können.The testing of pencil ignition coils is therefore carried out today in the disassembled state. However, for safety reasons, the loose measuring assemblies used with numerous necessary aids do not allow the measurement to be carried out directly on the internal combustion engine. Furthermore, the test conditions of a developed pencil ignition coil differ from those of a built-in. This means that the test results do not completely match the actual values in the operating state or that not all tests can be carried out under real conditions.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, für die Komponentenprüfung einer aus einer Brennkraftmaschine ausgebauten Stabzündspule einen Zündspulentester im Zusammenhang mit einem Diagnosetester bereitzustellen.The object of the invention is to provide an ignition coil tester in connection with a diagnostic tester for the component testing of a bar ignition coil developed from an internal combustion engine.

Vorteile der ErfindungAdvantages of the invention

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung wird gemäß des kennzeichnenden Teils von Anspruch 1 dadurch gelöst, dass die elektrische Verbindung zwischen der Stabzündspule und der gewählten Funkenstrecke durch eine Ausgleichshülse als Verbindungsstück von dem Sekundärausgang der Stabzündspule zu der Gasfunkenstrecke oder der Zündkerze erfolgt, und dass zur kapazitiven Zündsignalauskopplung für die Zündspannungsdiagnose an der Ausgleichshülse ein kapazitiver Sensor angebracht ist. In diesem Bereich ist es möglich, ausreichend Raum für den Zugriff auf den Sekundärstromkreis vorzusehen. Weiterhin kann die Ausgleichshülse in ihrem Aufbau optimal an die gestellte Messaufgabe der Bestimmung der genauen Zündspannung durch Auswahl geeigneter Abmessungen und Materialien angepasst werden.The object of the invention is achieved according to the characterizing part of claim 1, characterized in that the electrical connection between the Stabzündspule and the selected spark gap by a compensating sleeve as a connecting piece from the secondary output of the pencil ignition coil to the gas spark gap or the spark plug, and that for the capacitive Zündsignalauskopplung for the ignition voltage diagnosis on the compensating sleeve a capacitive sensor is mounted. In this area it is possible to provide sufficient space for access to the secondary circuit. Furthermore, the compensation sleeve can be optimally adapted in its construction to the required measuring task of determining the exact ignition voltage by selecting suitable dimensions and materials.

Dadurch wird ein Zündspulentester geschaffen, dessen Abmessungen und Form im Wesentlichen der eines Zündkerzendoms in einer Brennkraftmaschine entspricht und / oder an dessen Abmessungen anpassbar ist. Die aus der Brennkraftmaschine ausgebaute Zündspule wird in den Zündspulentester eingebaut und dort getestet. Durch die Anpassung der Form des Zündkerzendoms des Zündspulentesters an die Form des Zündkerzendoms in der Brennkraftmaschine erfolgt die Prüfung dabei unter fast realen Umgebungsbedingungen. Durch den kompakten Aufbau des Zündspulentesters, in den die notwendigen Hilfsmittel zur Zündkerzenprüfung integriert sind, kann die Zündspulenprüfung unter Berücksichtigung der sicherheitsrelevanten Vorgaben ohne lose Messaufbauten außerhalb der Brennkraftmaschine durchgeführt werden.As a result, an ignition coil tester is created whose dimensions and shape substantially correspond to those of a spark plug dome in an internal combustion engine and / or whose dimensions can be adapted. The ignition coil removed from the internal combustion engine is installed in the ignition coil tester and tested there. By adapting the shape of the spark plug dome of the ignition coil tester to the shape of the spark plug dome in FIG the internal combustion engine, the test takes place under almost real environmental conditions. Due to the compact design of the ignition coil tester, in which the necessary aids for spark plug testing are integrated, the ignition coil test can be carried out taking into account the safety-relevant specifications without loose measurement setups outside the internal combustion engine.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist der Durchmesser des Zündkerzendoms mittels eines austauschbaren Isolators und / oder einer austauschbaren Metallhülse an den Durchmesser der Stabzündspule und des Zündkerzendoms der Brennkraftmaschine anpassbar. Durch diesen variablen Aufbau kann die Geometrie des Zündkerzendoms der Brennkraftmaschine mit dem Zündspulentester optimal nachempfunden werden. Dabei bestimmt der Abstand zwischen Metallhülse und Stabzündspule durch Koppelkapazitäten zur elektrischen Masse der Metallhülse beziehungsweise des Gehäuses des Zündspulentesters den Dämpfungsgrad, welcher so entsprechend den realen Bedingungen angepasst werden kann.In a preferred embodiment, the diameter of the spark plug dome is adaptable to the diameter of the pencil ignition coil and the spark plug dome of the internal combustion engine by means of an exchangeable insulator and / or an exchangeable metal sleeve. Due to this variable construction, the geometry of the spark plug dome of the internal combustion engine with the ignition coil tester can be optimally modeled. In this case, determines the distance between the metal sleeve and pencil ignition coil by coupling capacitances to the electrical ground of the metal sleeve or the housing of the ignition coil, the degree of damping, which can be adjusted according to the real conditions.

Ist die Höhe des Zündkerzendoms mittels eines austauschbaren oder verstellbaren Distanzausgleichstückes an die Länge der Stabzündspule und des Zündkerzendoms der Brennkraftmaschine anpassbar, so kann der Zündspulentester für unterschiedliche Stabzündspulen mit verschiedenen Längen sowie für unterschiedliche Brennkraftmaschinen mit verschieden langen Zündkerzendomen eingesetzt werden.If the height of the spark plug center can be adapted to the length of the pencil ignition coil and the spark plug dome of the internal combustion engine by means of an exchangeable or adjustable distance compensation piece, the ignition coil tester can be used for different pencil ignition coils with different lengths and for different internal combustion engines with different spark plug dome lengths.

Dadurch, dass eine Zündkerze oder eine Gasfunkenstrecke in den Zündkreis ein-schaltbar sind, können die notwendigen Prüfungen an der Stabzündspule durchgeführt werden. So kann zur Zündspannungsmessung und zur Diodenprüfung die Zündkerze in den Zündkreis eingeschaltet werden. Zur Zündsignaldiagnose und zur Zündreserveprüfung kann hingegen eine geeignete Gasfunkenstrecke eingesetzt werden.Because a spark plug or a gas spark gap can be switched into the ignition circuit, the necessary tests can be carried out on the pencil ignition coil. For ignition voltage measurement and diode testing, the spark plug can be switched into the ignition circuit. For ignition signal diagnosis and ignition reserve test, however, a suitable gas gap can be used.

Die Ausgleichshülse kann in ihren Abmessungen sowie in der Ausführung ihrer endseitigen Kontakte an die zu prüfende Stabzündspule in der jeweiligen Einbaukonfiguration und an die Kontakte der Funkenstrecken angepasst werden, was einen entsprechend vielseitigen Einsatz des Zündspulentesters ermöglicht.The compensation sleeve can be adapted in their dimensions and in the execution of their end-side contacts to be tested Stabzündspule in the respective installation configuration and to the contacts of the spark gaps, which allows a correspondingly versatile use of the ignition coil.

Dadurch, dass das Gehäuse im Bereich des kapazitiven Sensors einen Durchbruch für eine Messleitung des kapazitiven Sensors und / oder in dem Bereich des Feldführungsblechs einen Durchbruch zur Kontaktierung des Feldführungsblechs aufweist, können die entsprechenden Messsignale mit Hilfe von Mess- und / oder Signalleitungen aus dem Gehäuse des Zündspulentesters der Ausgangselektronik und dem Diagnosesystem zugeführt werden.Because the housing in the region of the capacitive sensor has an opening for a measuring line of the capacitive sensor and / or in the area of the field guide plate a breakthrough for contacting the field guide plate, the corresponding measuring signals with the aid of measuring and / or signal lines from the housing the ignition coil tester of the output electronics and the diagnostic system are supplied.

Dabei ist der Durchbruch zur Kontaktierung des Feldführungsblechs und der Metallhülse bevorzugt mit einer Hochspannungsisolation elektrisch gegen eine Signalleitung isoliert. Dies verhindert, dass bei der an dieser Stelle durchgeführten Isolationsprüfung bezüglich Hochspannungsüberschlägen in der Stabzündspule auf das Feldführungsblech oder auf die Umgebung das Messsignal auf das Gehäuse des Zündspulentesters abgeleitet wird.In this case, the opening for contacting the field guide plate and the metal sleeve is preferably insulated electrically with a high-voltage insulation against a signal line. This prevents that at the carried out at this point insulation test with respect to high-voltage flashovers in the pencil ignition coil on the field guide plate or on the environment, the measurement signal is dissipated to the housing of the ignition coil.

Aus Gründen einer einfachen Herstellung des Zündspulentesters kann es vorgesehen sein, dass das Gehäuse ein- oder mehrteiligteilig aufgebaut ist. Dabei kann insbesondere durch einen mehrteiligen Aufbau verhindert werden, dass schwer zu fertigende Hinterschnitte hergestellt werden müssen.For reasons of a simple manufacture of the ignition coil tester, it can be provided that the housing is constructed in one or more parts. It can be prevented in particular by a multi-part structure that difficult to produce undercuts must be made.

Ein besonders kompakter und bedienungsfreundlicher Aufbau der gesamten Anordnung ergibt sich dadurch, dass das Ansteuermodul mit dem Gehäuse als Einheit verbunden ist.A particularly compact and user-friendly design of the entire arrangement results from the fact that the control module is connected to the housing as a unit.

Der Zündspulentester kann auch so ausgelegt werden, dass er zur Prüfung von Einzelfunkenzündspulen mit außerhalb des Zündkerzendoms liegenden Sekundärwicklungen verwendbar ist. Auch hier ist von Vorteil, dass die Prüfung der Einzelfunkenzündspule im Zündkerzendom des Zündspulentesters unter fast realen Bedingungen erfolgen kann. Der Zündspulentester kann so sehr vielseitig eingesetzt werden.The ignition coil tester can also be designed so that it can be used to test single-spark ignition coils with secondary windings located outside the spark plug dome. Here too, it is advantageous that the examination of the single spark ignition coil in the spark plug dome of the ignition coil tester can be carried out under almost real conditions. The ignition coil tester can be used in such a versatile way.

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Die Figur zeigt einen Zündspulentester mit eingesetzter Stabzündspule in einem Schnitt in LängsrichtungThe figure shows an ignition coil tester with inserted pencil ignition coil in a section in the longitudinal direction

Beschreibung der AusführungsbeispieleDescription of the embodiments

Die Figur zeigt einen Zündspulentester 1 mit einer eingesetzten Stabzündspule 20. Der Zündspulentester 1 besteht aus einem Gehäuse 30, welches aus einem Gehäuseoberteil 40 und einem Gehäuseunterteil 50 aufgebaut ist.The figure shows an ignition coil tester 1 with an inserted pencil ignition coil 20. The ignition coil tester 1 consists of a housing 30, which is constructed from an upper housing part 40 and a lower housing part 50.

Das Gehäuseoberteil 40 umschließt eine Aussparung 41, deren Abmessungen im Wesentlichen den Abmessungen eines Zündkerzendoms gängiger Brennkraftmaschinen entspricht. In die Aussparung 41 sind ein austauschbarer Isolator 11 und darin eine austauschbare Metallhülse 12 eingesetzt.The upper housing part 40 encloses a recess 41 whose dimensions substantially correspond to the dimensions of a spark plug common engine. In the recess 41, a replaceable insulator 11 and therein a replaceable metal sleeve 12 are used.

Aussparung 41, Isolator 11 und Metallhülse 12 weisen im dargestellten Aufbau eine zylindrische Form auf. Abhängig von der Form der Stabzündspule 20 und des Zündkerzendoms der nachzustellenden Brennkraftmaschine sind jedoch auch andere Geometrien möglich.Recess 41, insulator 11 and metal sleeve 12 have in the illustrated construction a cylindrical shape. However, other geometries are possible depending on the shape of the pencil ignition coil 20 and the spark plug dome of the internal combustion engine to be readjusted.

Auf der dem Gehäuseunterteil 50 zugewandten Seite ist der zylinderförmige Bereich 11a des Isolators 11 mit einem umlaufenden stimseitigen Abschluss 11b begrenzt, an dem die Metallhülse 12 anliegt. Die Metallhülse 12 ist somit vollständig gegenüber dem Gehäuse 30 isoliert. Wird keine Isolationsprüfung durchgeführt, so kann die Metallhülse 12 über einen Schalter 75 auf Masse gelegt werden.On the side facing the housing lower part 50, the cylindrical region 11a of the insulator 11 is delimited by a peripheral end-side termination 11b against which the metal sleeve 12 rests. The metal sleeve 12 is thus completely insulated from the housing 30. If no insulation test is carried out, then the metal sleeve 12 can be connected to ground via a switch 75.

Die Stabzündspule 20 mit Primärwicklung 21 und Sekundärwicklung 22, Feldführungsblech 24 und Sekundärausgang 25 befindet sich innerhalb der Metallhülse 12, welche den Zündkerzendom 10 des Zündspulentesters 1 begrenzt. Lediglich der Anschlussstecker 23 der Stabzündspule 20 mit der eingebauten Einschaltdiode 26 und mit integrierter Endstufe befindet sich außerhalb des Zündkerzendoms 10.The pencil ignition coil 20 with primary winding 21 and secondary winding 22, field guide plate 24 and secondary output 25 is located inside the metal sleeve 12, which limits the spark plug dome 10 of the ignition coil tester 1. Only the connector plug 23 of the pencil ignition coil 20 with the built-in switch-on diode 26 and with integrated output stage is located outside of the spark plug dome 10.

An der oberen Öffnung der Aussparung 41 ist eine Aufnahme 42 in Form einer umlaufenden, stufenförmigen Ausfräsung zur Aufnahme eines austauschbaren Distanzausgleichstücks 13 vorgesehen. Mit diesem Distanzausgleichstück 13 kann die Höhe des Zündkerzendoms 10 an die Länge und an den Durchmesser der Stabzündspule 20 angepasst werden. Die Stabzündspule 20 liegt mit ihrem Anschlussstecker 23 an dem Distanzausgleichsstück 13 an.At the upper opening of the recess 41, a receptacle 42 in the form of a circumferential, step-shaped cutout for receiving a replaceable distance compensation piece 13 is provided. With this distance compensation piece 13, the height of the spark plug dome 10 can be adapted to the length and the diameter of the pencil ignition coil 20. The pencil ignition coil 20 rests with its connection plug 23 on the distance compensating piece 13.

An der gegenüberliegenden Seite geht die Aussparung 41 in eine zylindrische Durchführung 45 mit kleinerem Durchmesser als die Aussparung 41 des Gehäuseoberteils 40 über.On the opposite side of the recess 41 is in a cylindrical passage 45 with a smaller diameter than the recess 41 of the housing upper part 40 via.

Das Gehäuseoberteil 40 weist im Bereich des Feldführungsblechs 24 der Stabzündspule 20 einen als Bohrung ausgeführten, radial angeordneten Durchbruch 43 auf, dessen Oberfläche mit einer Hochspannungsisolation 44 ausgekleidet ist. Der Durchbruch 43 dient der Aufnahme einer Signalleitung 71.In the area of the field guide plate 24 of the pencil ignition coil 20, the housing upper part 40 has a radially arranged opening 43, designed as a bore, whose surface is lined with a high-voltage insulation 44. The breakthrough 43 serves to receive a signal line 71.

Das Gehäuseunterteil 50 ist auf der Seite der Durchführung 45 des Gehäuseoberteils 40 an dieses angeflanscht. Es bildet zusammen mit der Unterseite des Gehäuseoberteils 40 eine Aussparung 51 aus, die, abgetrennt durch eine bewegliche Montageplatte 53, durch eine Funkenkammer 52 abgeschlossen ist. Auf beziehungsweise an der geerdeten Montageplatte 53 sind in der dargestellten Ausführung eine Gasfunkenstrecke 15 sowie in einer dafür vorgesehenen Gewindebohrung eine Zündkerze 16 angebracht, deren Elektroden in die Funkenkammer 52 ragen. Es können jedoch auch weitere Funkenstrecken, zum Beispiel verschiedenen Gasfunkenstrecken, vorgesehen werden.The lower housing part 50 is flanged on the side of the passage 45 of the upper housing part 40 to this. It forms, together with the underside of the upper housing part 40, a recess 51 which, separated by a movable mounting plate 53, is closed by a spark chamber 52. On the grounded mounting plate 53 and in the illustrated embodiment, a gas gap 15 and in a designated threaded bore a spark plug 16 are mounted, the electrodes protrude into the spark chamber 52. However, other spark gaps, for example different gas gaps, may also be provided.

Zwischen dem Sekundärausgang 25 der Stabzündspule 20 und der im dargestellten Beispiel als Funkenstrecke in den Zündkreis eingeschalteten Zündkerze 16 ist eine Ausgleichshülse 14 vorgesehen. Diese besteht aus einer leitfähigen Seele 14a, die in einer isolierenden Hülse 14b eingebettet ist. Die isolierende Hülse 14b selbst ist in die Durchführung 45 des Gehäuseoberteils 40 eingepasst und ragt mit ihrer einen Seite in die Aussparung 41 des Gehäuseoberteils 40 und mit ihrer anderen Seite in die Aussparung 51 des Gehäuseunterteils 50. Dabei stellt ein mit der leitfähigen Seele 14a verbundener Eingangskontakt 14c auf der Seite des Gehäuseoberteils 40 eine leitfähige Verbindung zum Sekundärausgang 25 der Stabzündspule 20 und ein ebenfalls mit der leitfähigen Seele 14a verbundener Ausgangskontakt 14d eine leitfähige Verbindung zur gewählten Funkenstrecke, im dargestellten Fall zur Zündkerze 16, dar.Between the secondary output 25 of the pencil ignition coil 20 and the spark plug 16, which in the example shown is a spark gap in the ignition circuit, a compensation sleeve 14 is provided. This consists of a conductive core 14a, which is embedded in an insulating sleeve 14b. The insulating sleeve 14b itself is fitted into the passage 45 of the housing top 40 and protrudes with its one side into the recess 41 of the housing top 40 and with its other side into the recess 51 of the housing base 50. In this case, an input contact connected to the conductive core 14a 14c on the side of the upper housing part 40, a conductive connection to the secondary outlet 25 of the rod ignition coil 20 and also connected to the conductive core 14a output contact 14d a conductive connection to the selected spark gap, in the illustrated case to the spark plug 16, is.

Auf Seiten des Gehäuseunterteils 50 ist im Bereich der leitfähigen Seele 14a ein kapazitiver Sensor 17 an der Außenfläche der Ausgleichshülse 14 angeordnet. Dieser ist mit einer Messleitung 72 verbunden, die durch einen radial im Gehäuseunterteil 50 angebrachten Durchbruch 54 nach außen geführt ist. Der Sensor dient der kapazitiven Zündsignalauskopplung für die Zündspannungsdiagnose.On the side of the lower housing part 50, a capacitive sensor 17 is arranged on the outer surface of the compensating sleeve 14 in the region of the conductive core 14a. This is connected to a measuring line 72 which is guided by a radially mounted in the housing base 50 opening 54 to the outside. The sensor is used for capacitive ignition signal decoupling for the ignition voltage diagnosis.

Die Messleitung 72 und die Signalleitung 71 sind in eine schematisch dargestellte Ausgangselektronik 70 geführt, die wiederum zwei Messausgänge 73, 74 zum Anschluss eines nicht dargestellten Diagnosesystems aufweist.The measuring line 72 and the signal line 71 are guided in a schematically illustrated output electronics 70, which in turn has two measuring outputs 73, 74 for connection of a diagnostic system, not shown.

Der Anschlussstecker 23 der Stabzündspule 20 ist mit Hilfe einer Adapterleitung 61 mit einem Ansteuermodul 60 verbunden. Die Spannungsversorgung des Zündspulentesters 1 erfolgt über einen Spannungseingang 63 am Ansteuermodul 60. Hier ist eine Batteriespannung angelegt, deren Pluspol auf einen Kontakt 65 aufgeschaltet ist. Das Ansteuermodul 60 weist einen Shunt 64 zur Messung des sekundären Zündstromes (Messpunkt 69) und in der dargestellten Ausführungsvariante eine Endstufe 62 auf. Bei Stabzündspulen 20 mit integrierter Endstufe kann auf diese Endstufe 62 verzichtet werden; der prinzipielle Aufbau des Zündspulentesters 1 und seine Wirkungsweise bleiben dabei jedoch erhalten. Die Versorgungsspannung am Spannungseingang 63 der Stabzündspule 20 kann variabel eingestellt werden, wodurch die Sekundärspannung auf die Zündspulenspezifikation abgestimmt werden kann. Dies ermöglicht es, die Zündreserve und die Spannungsfestigkeit der Isolation der Stabzündspule 20 zu prüfen. Innerhalb des Ansteuermoduls 60 stehen das in der Pulsdauer einstellbare Primärsteuersignal 66, die Primärspannung (Messpunkt 67), der Primärstrom (Messpunkt 68), die einstellbarer Versorgungsspannung (Spannungseingang 63) und der sekundäre Zündstrom (Messpunkt 69) zur Auswertung zur Verfügung. Durch Abschalten der Versorgungsspannung kann ein gesicherter Wechsel der Funkenstrecken vorgenommen werden.The connection plug 23 of the pencil ignition coil 20 is connected to a control module 60 by means of an adapter line 61. The voltage supply of the ignition coil tester 1 via a voltage input 63 on the control module 60. Here, a battery voltage is applied, the positive pole is connected to a contact 65. The control module 60 has a shunt 64 for measuring the secondary ignition current (measuring point 69) and, in the illustrated embodiment, an output stage 62. In the case of pencil ignition coils 20 with integrated output stage, this output stage 62 can be dispensed with; However, the basic structure of the ignition coil tester 1 and its mode of action remain preserved. The supply voltage at the voltage input 63 of the pencil ignition coil 20 can be variably adjusted, whereby the secondary voltage can be matched to the ignition coil specification. This makes it possible to check the ignition reserve and the dielectric strength of the insulation of the pencil ignition coil 20. Within the activation module 60, the primary control signal 66 that can be set in the pulse duration, the primary voltage (measurement point 67), the primary current (measurement point 68), the adjustable supply voltage (voltage input 63) and the secondary ignition current (measurement point 69) are available for evaluation. By switching off the supply voltage, a secured change of the spark gaps can be made.

Durch eine Erweiterung des beschriebenen Zündspulentesters 1 ist es möglich, auch Parameter wie die Betriebstemperatur der Stabzündspule 20 und den Kompressionsdruck in der Funkenkammer 52 den realen, in der Brennkraftmaschine existierenden Bedingungen nachzustellen. Die Prüfung der Stabzündspulen 20 kann dann unter gleichen Bedingungen wie in der Brennkraftmaschine durchgeführt werden.By expanding the ignition coil tester 1 described, it is also possible to adjust parameters such as the operating temperature of the pencil ignition coil 20 and the compression pressure in the spark chamber 52 to the real conditions existing in the internal combustion engine. The testing of the pencil ignition coils 20 can then be carried out under the same conditions as in the internal combustion engine.

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  1. Ignition coil tester (1) having an actuation module (60) and output electronics (70) for functionally testing rod ignition coils (20) which can be connected to a diagnostic tester, wherein the rod ignition coil (20) has a primary winding (21) and a secondary winding (22) for generating the ignition voltage and a field-guiding plate (24), a connecting plug (23) and a secondary output (25), wherein the ignition coil tester (1) has a housing (30) and a spark plug dome (10) for holding the rod ignition coil (20), the dimensions and shape of which spark plug dome (10) correspond essentially to that of a spark plug dome in an internal combustion engine and/or can be adapted to the dimensions thereof, and wherein an equalizing sleeve (14) is provided as a connecting piece from the secondary output (25) of the rod ignition coil (20) to a gas spark gap (15) or spark plug (16), characterized in that the equalizing sleeve (14) has a conductive core (14a) and an insulating sleeve (14b), in that the insulating sleeve (14b) is fitted into a feedthrough (45) of a housing upper part (40), and in that a capacitive sensor (17) for extracting the ignition signal is attached to the equalizing sleeve (14) in the region of the conductive core (14a).
  2. Ignition coil tester (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the diameter of the spark plug dome (10) can be adapted to the diameter of the rod ignition coil (20) and of the spark plug dome (10) of the internal combustion engine by means of an exchangeable insulator (11) and/or an exchangeable metal sleeve (12).
  3. Ignition coil tester (1) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the height of the spark plug dome (10) can be adapted to the length and the diameter of the rod ignition coil (20) and of the spark plug dome (10) of the internal combustion engine by means of an exchangeable or adjustable distance-compensating element (13).
  4. Ignition coil tester (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a spark plug (16) or a gas spark gap (15) can be connected into the ignition circuit.
  5. Ignition coil tester (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the housing (30) has, in the region of the capacitive sensor (17), a breakthrough (54) for a measuring line (72) of the capacitive sensor (17) and/or has, in the region of the field-guiding plate (24), a breakthrough (43) for making contact with the field-guiding plate (24).
  6. Ignition coil tester (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the breakthrough (43) is electrically insulated with respect to a signal line (71) by means of a high-voltage insulation (44).
  7. Ignition coil tester (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the housing (30) is of single-part or multipart design.
  8. Ignition coil tester (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the actuation module (60) is connected to the housing (30) as a unit.
  9. Use of an ignition coil tester (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the ignition coil tester (1) can be used to test individual spark ignition coils with secondary windings (22) located outside the spark plug dome (10).
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