EP1694960A1 - Ignition coil - Google Patents

Ignition coil

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EP1694960A1
EP1694960A1 EP04798138A EP04798138A EP1694960A1 EP 1694960 A1 EP1694960 A1 EP 1694960A1 EP 04798138 A EP04798138 A EP 04798138A EP 04798138 A EP04798138 A EP 04798138A EP 1694960 A1 EP1694960 A1 EP 1694960A1
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ignition coil
electrically conductive
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ignition
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Stefan GRÖZINGER
Reinhard Seidl
Lothar Detels
Markus Weimert
Tim Skowronek
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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
    • F02P3/00—Other installations
    • F02P3/02—Other installations having inductive energy storage, e.g. arrangements of induction coils
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01F—MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
    • H01F27/00—Details of transformers or inductances, in general
    • H01F27/34—Special means for preventing or reducing unwanted electric or magnetic effects, e.g. no-load losses, reactive currents, harmonics, oscillations, leakage fields
    • H01F27/36—Electric or magnetic shields or screens
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01F—MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
    • H01F27/00—Details of transformers or inductances, in general
    • H01F27/34—Special means for preventing or reducing unwanted electric or magnetic effects, e.g. no-load losses, reactive currents, harmonics, oscillations, leakage fields
    • H01F27/36—Electric or magnetic shields or screens
    • H01F27/363—Electric or magnetic shields or screens made of electrically conductive material
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01F—MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
    • H01F38/00—Adaptations of transformers or inductances for specific applications or functions
    • H01F38/12—Ignition, e.g. for IC engines
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01F—MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
    • H01F27/00—Details of transformers or inductances, in general
    • H01F27/02—Casings
    • H01F27/022—Encapsulation
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01F—MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
    • H01F27/00—Details of transformers or inductances, in general
    • H01F27/28—Coils; Windings; Conductive connections
    • H01F27/32—Insulating of coils, windings, or parts thereof
    • H01F27/327—Encapsulating or impregnating

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  • the invention is based on an ignition coil of an ignition system of an internal combustion engine according to the type defined in more detail in the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such an ignition coil is known from practice and is used, in particular, to control a spark plug of an automotive internal combustion engine that works according to the Otto principle.
  • the ignition coil forms an energy storage device and transformer, by means of which electrical energy of a comparatively low supply voltage, which is generally provided by a DC electrical system of the motor vehicle in question, is converted into magnetic energy which is generated at a desired point in time at which an ignition pulse is applied to the Ignition of a fuel mixture to be emitted in the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine serving spark plug is converted into a high voltage pulse.
  • the known ignition coil comprises a housing in which a magnetically active core made of ferromagnetic material, for example made of iron, is arranged.
  • the core is composed of a first so-called primary winding connected to a supply voltage and a second so-called one connected to a high-voltage connection of the ignition coil Secondary winding enclosed.
  • the two windings are usually made of copper wire.
  • the high voltage generated in it is insulated from other electrically conductive parts.
  • the electrical insulation of the secondary or high-voltage winding is usually carried out by means of electrically insulating materials and / or by air gaps to other electrically conductive parts. If such insulation is inadequate, a so-called electrical shunt or electrical breakdown from the high-voltage winding to another electrically conductive component of the ignition coil can occur. The consequence of this is that only a reduced high voltage at the high-voltage connection of the ignition coil
  • critical components of the ignition coil can be the windings and in particular components of the magnetically active core.
  • the core is usually grounded, so that between the high voltage secondary winding and the magnetically active core there is a large electrical potential difference.
  • High-voltage winding and the respective electrically conductive component are strongly dependent on the existing geometric conditions.
  • angular or even pointed surface contours of the respective component lead to local field strength increases due to physics, which in turn promote electrical breakdown. Corners, tips or even edges on electrically conductive parts that are arranged in the area of influence of the high voltage represent a potential risk with regard to an electrical breakdown in an ignition coil.
  • the magnetically active core usually consists of punched individual sheets which are packaged to form a stack of a certain height.
  • the stack has numerous angular or pointed bumps, particularly on its flanks, which can lead to excessive field increases and thus to a breakdown during operation of the ignition coil.
  • electrical breakdowns correspondingly large insulation distances have been maintained or, if possible, correspondingly good insulation materials have been used.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an ignition coil of the type mentioned, in which there is a low risk of electrical breakdown despite the presence of a rough surface on an electrically conductive component and which can be realized with a small size.
  • the ignition coil according to the invention of an ignition system of an internal combustion engine with the features according to the preamble of patent claim 1, in which the ignition coil is provided at least in some areas with a means for electrically leveling its surface, has the advantage that unevenness promoting an electrical breakdown, such as corners, edges, ridges or the like, on the electrically conductive component is compensated and the risk of an electrical breakdown is minimized.
  • the distance can be reduced compared to the prior art with a constant potential difference between this component and a high-voltage component, which allows smaller sizes of the ignition coil.
  • a greater potential difference between a high-voltage component and the component provided with the means for electrically leveling its surface can also be achieved at the same distance, which in turn leads to an improvement in the performance of the ignition coil.
  • the means for electrically leveling the surface of the electrically conductive component is formed from an electrically conductive sheath which has a smooth surface.
  • This covering is an easy-to-apply means to remove a rough surface of the electrically conductive component, i. H. its bumps to cover or shield in an electrically effective manner.
  • the cladding thus significantly reduces field strength increases caused by unevenness in the electrically conductive component. This also reduces the risk of electrical breakdown between a high-voltage component and the component provided with the sheath.
  • the electrically conductive sheathing is possibly formed only in those areas of the electrically conductive component which have unevenness and thus harbor the risk of breakdowns.
  • the covering consists, for example, of an electrically conductive plastic which is sprayed onto the relevant electrically conductive component or is placed as a separate part on the electrically conductive component. It must always be ensured that the casing and the electrically conductive component are in contact with one another.
  • the covering made of the electrically conductive plastic has, for example, a thickness between 0.1 mm and 1 mm and preferably of 0.5 mm.
  • the electrically conductive component is the magnetically active core of the ignition coil, which is generally formed from a laminated core which is constructed from punched individual sheets and can therefore have corners, edges, burrs or the like on its flanks.
  • the ignition coil according to the invention is designed, for example, as a compact ignition coil which has a so-called I core and a so-called peripheral core or O core, which forms a magnetic circuit with the I core and encloses the arrangement of the primary winding and the secondary winding ,
  • the component provided with the means for leveling the surface can be the I-core and / or the peripheral core.
  • FIG. 1 shows a plan view of an ignition coil according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows a section through the ignition coil according to FIG. 1 along the line II-II in FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 shows a partial, general sectional view through an ignition coil.
  • FIG. 1 and 2 show an ignition coil 10 of an ignition system of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, which is otherwise not shown in detail.
  • the ignition coil 10 serves to supply a spark plug, also not shown here, with high-voltage pulses, so that a spark plug in the combustion chamber
  • the ignition coil 10 is a compact ignition coil and comprises a housing 12 made of an electrically insulating plastic, in which a soft-magnetic, cuboid-shaped I-core 14 is arranged in a central position.
  • the magnetically active I-core 14 is surrounded by an insulator 16 made of casting resin, which serves as a coil former for a so-called primary winding 18 made of copper wire, which is connected via a low-voltage connection 20 to a DC voltage network of the motor vehicle and thus with a DC voltage of for example 12 V can be supplied.
  • the primary winding 18 is in turn surrounded by a Spulenkö ⁇ er 22, which serves as a carrier for a so-called secondary winding 24, which is in operation at high voltage and is connected to a high voltage connection 26, which is used for connection to a spark plug.
  • the I-core 14, the bobbin 16, the primary winding 18, the Spulenkö ⁇ er 22 and the secondary winding 24 form a structural unit which is cast in resin for fixing in the housing 12 in a manner not shown here.
  • the housing 12 is made of a so-called O-core or
  • the O-core On its side facing away from the low-voltage connection 20, the O-core has a so-called screw-on eye 30, which is used for ground contact.
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic, general illustration of the conditions in the case of an ignition coil 32 according to the invention and illustrates the “electrical leveling” caused by a plastic sheath of the field peaks which otherwise occur due to the edges of the iron core, as a result of which the risk of electrical breakdown would be much higher.
  • a plastic sheath can be used in compact ignition coils, but also, for example, in pencil ignition coils.
  • the ignition coil 32 has a magnetically active iron core 37 which is formed from a laminated core.
  • the iron core 37 has a flank 33 with edges and is enclosed by a sheath 34 made of electrically conductive plastic, which has a smooth surface and is a means for electrically flattening the flank 33.
  • the casing 34 is provided with radii.
  • the iron core 37 and the casing 34 are in turn embedded in an insulating material 35, which consists for example of cast resin
  • the iron core 37 interacts with a secondary or high-voltage winding 36, of which the outer winding layer is shown in FIG. 3 and which is connected to a high-voltage connection, and a low-voltage or primary winding, which is not shown in more detail in FIG. 3 and is connected to a low voltage connection.

Abstract

The invention relates to an ignition coil of an ignition system of a combustion engine, comprising a housing (12), a magnetically active core (14, 28), a first coil winding (18), which is connected to a supply voltage, and a second coil winding (24) that is connected to a high-voltage connection. According to the invention, at least one electrically conductive component (28) is provided, at least in areas, with a means (31) for the electrically effective leveling of its surface.

Description

Zündspuleignition coil
Stand der TechnikState of the art
Die Erfindung geht von einer Zündspule einer Zündanlage einer Brennkraftmaschine gemäß der im Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1 näher definierten Art aus.The invention is based on an ignition coil of an ignition system of an internal combustion engine according to the type defined in more detail in the preamble of claim 1.
Eine derartige Zündspule ist aus der Praxis bekannt und dient insbesondere zur Ansteuerung einer Zündkerze einer nach dem Otto-Prinzip arbeitenden Kraftfahizeugbrennkraftmaschine. Die Zündspule bildet einen Energiespeicher und Transformator, mittels dessen elektrische Energie einer vergleichsweise niedrigen Versorgungsspannung, die in der Regel durch ein Gleichspannungsbordnetz des betreffenden Kraftfahrzeuges bereitgestellt wird, in magnetische Energie umgewandelt wird, welche zu einem gewünschten Zeitpunkt, zu dem ein Zündimpuls an die zu einer Zündung eines Kraftstoffgemisches im Brennraum der Brennkraftmaschine dienenden Zündkerze abgegeben werden soll, in einen Hochspannungsimpuls umgesetzt wird.Such an ignition coil is known from practice and is used, in particular, to control a spark plug of an automotive internal combustion engine that works according to the Otto principle. The ignition coil forms an energy storage device and transformer, by means of which electrical energy of a comparatively low supply voltage, which is generally provided by a DC electrical system of the motor vehicle in question, is converted into magnetic energy which is generated at a desired point in time at which an ignition pulse is applied to the Ignition of a fuel mixture to be emitted in the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine serving spark plug is converted into a high voltage pulse.
Die bekannte Zündspule umfasst ein Gehäuse, in dem ein magnetisch wirksamer Kern aus ferromagnetischem Material, beispielsweise aus Eisen, angeordnet ist. Der Kern ist von einer ersten, mit einer Versorgungsspannung verbundenen, so genannten Primärwicklung und einer zweiten, mit einem Hochspannungsanschluss der Zündspule verbundenen, so genannten Sekundärwicklung umschlossen. Die beiden Wicklungen sind üblicherweise aus Kupferdraht gefertigt.The known ignition coil comprises a housing in which a magnetically active core made of ferromagnetic material, for example made of iron, is arranged. The core is composed of a first so-called primary winding connected to a supply voltage and a second so-called one connected to a high-voltage connection of the ignition coil Secondary winding enclosed. The two windings are usually made of copper wire.
Zur Umwandlung der von dem Gleichspannungsbordnetz des Kraftfahrzeuges gelieferten Spannung in eine Hochspannung fließt durch die Primärwicklung ein Strom, durch den ein diese Wicklung umgebendes, geschlossenes und eine bestimmte Richtung aufweisendes Magnetfeld entsteht. Um die gespeicherte elektrische Energie in Form von Hochspannungsimpulsen abzugeben, wird der elektrische Strom abgeschaltet, so dass das aufgebaute Magnetfeld zu einer Richtungsänderung gezwungen wird. Dadurch resultiert in der Sekundärwicklung, welche nahe an der Primärwicklung ausgebildet ist und eine sehr viel größere Windungszahl als die Sekundärwicklung aufweist, eine elektrische Hochspannung. Durch Umsetzung der nun elektrischen Energie an der Zündkerze bricht das zuvor ausgebildete Magnetfeld zusammen. Die Zündspule entlädt sich. In Abhängigkeit von der Auslegung der Sekundärwicklung können die Hochspannung, ein Funkenstrom und eine Funkendauer bei der Zündung des in den Brennraum der Brennkraftmaschine eingespeisten Kraftstoffgemisches den jeweiligen Anforderungen angepasst werden.In order to convert the voltage supplied by the DC on-board electrical system of the motor vehicle into a high voltage, a current flows through the primary winding, through which a magnetic field surrounding this winding and having a specific direction is created. In order to deliver the stored electrical energy in the form of high-voltage pulses, the electrical current is switched off, so that the magnetic field built up is forced to change direction. This results in an electrical high voltage in the secondary winding, which is formed close to the primary winding and has a much larger number of turns than the secondary winding. By converting the now electrical energy on the spark plug, the previously formed magnetic field breaks down. The ignition coil discharges. Depending on the design of the secondary winding, the high voltage, a spark current and a spark duration during the ignition of the fuel mixture fed into the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine can be adapted to the respective requirements.
Zur Gewährleistung der Funktion der Zündspule ist es erforderlich, dass die in ihr generierte Hochspannung gegen andere elektrisch leit ahige Teile isoliert ist. Die elektrische Isolierung der Sekundär- bzw. Hochspannungswicklung erfolgt in der Regel mittels elektrisch isolierender Materialien und/oder durch Luftspalte zu anderen elektrisch leitfahigen Teilen. Wenn eine derartige Isolierung unzureichend ist, kann es zu einem so genannten elektrischen Nebenschluss bzw. zu einem elektrischen Durchschlag von der Hochspannungswicklung zu einem anderen elektrisch leitfähigen Bauteil der Zündspule kommen. Dies hat zur Folge, dass am Hochspannungsanschluss der Zündspule nur noch eine reduzierte Hochspannung zurTo ensure the function of the ignition coil, it is necessary that the high voltage generated in it is insulated from other electrically conductive parts. The electrical insulation of the secondary or high-voltage winding is usually carried out by means of electrically insulating materials and / or by air gaps to other electrically conductive parts. If such insulation is inadequate, a so-called electrical shunt or electrical breakdown from the high-voltage winding to another electrically conductive component of the ignition coil can occur. The consequence of this is that only a reduced high voltage at the high-voltage connection of the ignition coil
Verfügung steht, die im Allgemeinen zur Durchführung eines zuverlässigen Zündvorgangs an der Zündkerze nicht mehr ausreicht.Is available, which is generally no longer sufficient to carry out a reliable ignition process on the spark plug.
Hinsichtlich eines elektrischen Durchschlags kritische Bauteile der Zündspule können die Wicklungen und insbesondere Bestandteile des magnetisch wirksamen Kerns sein. Der Kern liegt in der Regel auf Masse, so dass zwischen der auf Hochspannung liegenden Sekundär- wicklung und dem magnetisch wirksamen Kern eine große elektrische Potenzialdifferenz gegeben ist.With regard to electrical breakdown, critical components of the ignition coil can be the windings and in particular components of the magnetically active core. The core is usually grounded, so that between the high voltage secondary winding and the magnetically active core there is a large electrical potential difference.
Das Risiko eines elektrischen Durchschlages ist nicht allein durch die Potenzialdifferenz sondern auch durch die elektrische Feldstärke bestimmt, die zwischen derThe risk of electrical breakdown is determined not only by the potential difference but also by the electrical field strength between the
Hochspannungs wicklung und dem jeweiligen elektrisch leitfähigen Bauteil anliegt. Die elektrische Feldstärke ist stark abhängig von den vorliegenden geometrischen Bedingungen. Insbesondere eckige oder sogar spitze Oberflächenkonturen des jeweiligen Bauteils führen physikalisch bedingt zu lokalen Feldstärkeerhöhungen, welche wiederum einen elektrischen Durchschlag begünstigen. Ecken, Spitzen oder auch Kanten an elektrisch leitfähigen Teilen, die im Einflussbereich der Hochspannung angeordnet sind, stellen bei einer Zündspule also ein potenzielles Risiko hinsichtlich eines elektrischen Durchschlages dar.High-voltage winding and the respective electrically conductive component. The electric field strength is strongly dependent on the existing geometric conditions. In particular, angular or even pointed surface contours of the respective component lead to local field strength increases due to physics, which in turn promote electrical breakdown. Corners, tips or even edges on electrically conductive parts that are arranged in the area of influence of the high voltage represent a potential risk with regard to an electrical breakdown in an ignition coil.
Der magnetisch wirksame Kern besteht üblicherweise aus gestanzten Einzelblechen, die zu einem Stapel bestimmter Höhe paketiert sind. Dadurch hat der Stapel insbesondere an seinen Flanken zahlreiche eckige bzw. spitze Unebenheiten, die beim Betrieb der Zündspule zu starken Feldüberhöhungen und dadurch zu einem Durchschlag führen können. Um elektrische Durchschläge zu vermeiden, wurden bisher entsprechend große Isolationsabstände eingehalten oder, wenn möglich, entsprechend gute Isolationsmaterialien eingesetzt.The magnetically active core usually consists of punched individual sheets which are packaged to form a stack of a certain height. As a result, the stack has numerous angular or pointed bumps, particularly on its flanks, which can lead to excessive field increases and thus to a breakdown during operation of the ignition coil. In order to avoid electrical breakdowns, correspondingly large insulation distances have been maintained or, if possible, correspondingly good insulation materials have been used.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Zündspule der einleitend genannten Art zu schaffen, bei der trotz Vorliegens einer rauen Oberfläche an einem elektrisch leitfähigen Bauteil ein geringes Risiko eines elektrischen Durchschlags besteht und die mit einer geringen Baugröße realisierbar ist.The invention has for its object to provide an ignition coil of the type mentioned, in which there is a low risk of electrical breakdown despite the presence of a rough surface on an electrically conductive component and which can be realized with a small size.
Vorteile der ErfindungAdvantages of the invention
Die erfindungsgemäße Zündspule einer Zündanlage einer Brennkraftmaschine mit den Merk- malen nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1, bei welcher Zündspule zumindest ein elektrisch leitendes Bauteil zumindest bereichsweise mit einem Mittel zum elektrisch wirksamen Einebnen seiner Oberfläche versehen ist, hat den Vorteil, dass konstruktionsbedingte, einen elektrischen Durchschlag begünstigende Unebenheiten, wie Ecken, Kanten, Grate oder dergleichen, an dem elektrisch leitenden Bauteil ausgeglichen sind und die Gefahr eines elektrischen Durchschlags minimiert ist. Dadurch kann gegenüber dem Stand der Technik bei einer konstanten Potenzialdifferenz zwischen diesem Bauteil und einem hochspannungs- führenden Bauteil der Abstand verringert werden, was geringere Baugrößen der Zündspule zulässt. Alternativ kann auch bei gleichem Abstand eine größere Potenzialdifϊerenz zwischen einem hochspannungsführenden Bauteil und dem mit dem Mittel zum elektrisch wirksamen Einebnen seiner Oberfläche versehenen Bauteil erreicht werden, was wiederum zu einer Leistungsverbesserung der Zündspule führt.The ignition coil according to the invention of an ignition system of an internal combustion engine with the features according to the preamble of patent claim 1, in which the ignition coil is provided at least in some areas with a means for electrically leveling its surface, has the advantage that unevenness promoting an electrical breakdown, such as corners, edges, ridges or the like, on the electrically conductive component is compensated and the risk of an electrical breakdown is minimized. As a result, the distance can be reduced compared to the prior art with a constant potential difference between this component and a high-voltage component, which allows smaller sizes of the ignition coil. Alternatively, a greater potential difference between a high-voltage component and the component provided with the means for electrically leveling its surface can also be achieved at the same distance, which in turn leads to an improvement in the performance of the ignition coil.
Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Zündspule nach der Erfindung ist das Mittel zum elektrisch wirksamen Einebnen der Oberfläche des elektrisch leitenden Bauteils aus einer elektrisch leitfähigen Umhüllung gebildet, die eine glatte Oberfläche hat. Diese Umhüllung ist ein einfach aufzubringendes Mittel, um eine raue Oberfläche des elektrisch leitenden Bauteils, d. h. dessen Unebenheiten, in elektrisch wirksamer Weise zu verdecken bzw. abzuschirmen. Die Umhüllung reduziert also durch Unebenheiten des elektrisch leitenden Bauteils entstehende Feldstärkeüberhöhungen deutlich. Dadurch ist auch das Risiko eines elektrischen Durchschlags zwischen einem hochspannungsfuhrenden Bauteil und dem mit der Umhüllung versehenen Bauteil herabgesetzt.In a preferred embodiment of the ignition coil according to the invention, the means for electrically leveling the surface of the electrically conductive component is formed from an electrically conductive sheath which has a smooth surface. This covering is an easy-to-apply means to remove a rough surface of the electrically conductive component, i. H. its bumps to cover or shield in an electrically effective manner. The cladding thus significantly reduces field strength increases caused by unevenness in the electrically conductive component. This also reduces the risk of electrical breakdown between a high-voltage component and the component provided with the sheath.
Die elektrisch leitfähige Umhüllung ist gegebenenfalls nur in denjenigen Bereichen des elektrisch leitenden Bauteils ausgebildet, die Unebenheiten aufweisen und somit die Gefahr von Durchschlägen bergen.The electrically conductive sheathing is possibly formed only in those areas of the electrically conductive component which have unevenness and thus harbor the risk of breakdowns.
Die Umhüllung besteht beispielsweise aus einem elektrisch leitfähigen Kunststoff, der auf das betreffende elektrisch leitende Bauteil aufgespritzt ist oder als separates Teil auf das elektrisch leitende Bauteil aufgesetzt ist. Es muss stets gewährleistet sein, dass die Umhüllung und das elektrisch leitende Bauteil miteinander kontaktiert sind.The covering consists, for example, of an electrically conductive plastic which is sprayed onto the relevant electrically conductive component or is placed as a separate part on the electrically conductive component. It must always be ensured that the casing and the electrically conductive component are in contact with one another.
Die Umhüllung aus dem elektrisch leitfähigen Kunststoff hat beispielsweise eine Dicke zwischen 0,1 mm und 1 mm und vorzugsweise von 0,5 mm. Insbesondere ist das elektrisch leitende Bauteil der magnetisch wirksame Kern der Zündspule, der in der Regel aus einem Blechpaket gebildet ist, das aus gestanzten Einzelblechen aufgebaut ist und mithin an seinen Flanken Ecken, Kanten, Grate oder dergleichen aufweisen kann.The covering made of the electrically conductive plastic has, for example, a thickness between 0.1 mm and 1 mm and preferably of 0.5 mm. In particular, the electrically conductive component is the magnetically active core of the ignition coil, which is generally formed from a laminated core which is constructed from punched individual sheets and can therefore have corners, edges, burrs or the like on its flanks.
Die Zündspule nach der Erfindung ist beispielsweise als Kompaktzündspule ausgebildet, die einen so genannten I-Kern und einen so genannten Umfangskern bzw. O-Kern aufweist, der mit dem I-Kern einen magnetischen Kreis bildet und die Anordnung aus der Primärwicklung und der Sekundärwicklung umschließt. In diesem Fall kann das mit dem Mittel zum Einebnen der Oberfläche versehene Bauteil der I-Kern und/oder der Umfangskern sein.The ignition coil according to the invention is designed, for example, as a compact ignition coil which has a so-called I core and a so-called peripheral core or O core, which forms a magnetic circuit with the I core and encloses the arrangement of the primary winding and the secondary winding , In this case, the component provided with the means for leveling the surface can be the I-core and / or the peripheral core.
Weitere Vorteile und vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen des Gegenstandes nach der Erfindung sind der Beschreibung, der Zeichnung und den Patentansprüchen entnehmbar.Further advantages and advantageous embodiments of the object according to the invention can be found in the description, the drawing and the patent claims.
Zeichnungdrawing
Zwei Ausf hrungsbeispiele einer Zündspule nach der Erfindung sind in der Zeichnung schematisch vereinfacht dargestellt und werden in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung näher erläutert. Es zeigen Figur 1 eine Draufsicht auf eine Zündspule nach der Erfindung; Figur 2 einen Schnitt durch die Zündspule nach Figur 1 entlang der Linie II-II in Figur 1; und Figur 3 eine ausschnittsweise, allgemeine Schnittdarstellung durch eine Zündspule.Two exemplary embodiments of an ignition coil according to the invention are shown schematically simplified in the drawing and are explained in more detail in the following description. FIG. 1 shows a plan view of an ignition coil according to the invention; FIG. 2 shows a section through the ignition coil according to FIG. 1 along the line II-II in FIG. 1; and FIG. 3 shows a partial, general sectional view through an ignition coil.
Beschreibung der AusführungsbeispieleDescription of the embodiments
In den Figuren 1 und 2 ist eine Zündspule 10 einer ansonsten nicht näher dargestellten Zündanlage einer als Otto-Motor ausgelegten Brennkraftmaschine eines Kraftfahrzeuges dargestellt. Die Zündspule 10 dient zur Versorgung einer hier ebenfalls nicht näher dargestellten Zündkerze mit Hochspannungsimpulsen, so dass ein im Brennraum der1 and 2 show an ignition coil 10 of an ignition system of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, which is otherwise not shown in detail. The ignition coil 10 serves to supply a spark plug, also not shown here, with high-voltage pulses, so that a spark plug in the combustion chamber
Brennkraftmaschine enthaltenes Luft Kraftstofϊ-Gemisch entzündet werden kann. Die Zündspule 10 stellt eine Kompaktzündspule dar und umfasst ein aus einem elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoff gefertigtes Gehäuse 12, in dem in zentraler Lage ein weichmagnetischer, quaderfbrmiger I-Kern 14 angeordnet ist.Air contained in the internal combustion engine fuel mixture can be ignited. The ignition coil 10 is a compact ignition coil and comprises a housing 12 made of an electrically insulating plastic, in which a soft-magnetic, cuboid-shaped I-core 14 is arranged in a central position.
Der magnetisch wirksame I-Kern 14 ist von einem aus Gießharz bestehenden Isolator 16 umgeben, der als Spulenkörper für eine aus Kupferdraht gebildete, so genannte Primärwicklung 18 dient, die über einen Niederspannunganschluss 20 mit einem Gleichspannungsnetz des Kraftfahrzeuges verbunden ist und so mit einer Gleichspannung von beispielsweise 12 V versorgt werden kann.The magnetically active I-core 14 is surrounded by an insulator 16 made of casting resin, which serves as a coil former for a so-called primary winding 18 made of copper wire, which is connected via a low-voltage connection 20 to a DC voltage network of the motor vehicle and thus with a DC voltage of for example 12 V can be supplied.
Die Primärwicklung 18 ist wiederum von einem Spulenköφer 22 umgeben, der als Träger für eine so genannte Sekundärwicklung 24 dient, die im Betrieb auf Hochspannung liegt und mit einem Hochspannungsanschluss 26 verbunden ist, der zur Verbindung mit einer Zündkerze dient.The primary winding 18 is in turn surrounded by a Spulenköφer 22, which serves as a carrier for a so-called secondary winding 24, which is in operation at high voltage and is connected to a high voltage connection 26, which is used for connection to a spark plug.
Der I-Kern 14, der Spulenkörper 16, die Primärwicklung 18, der Spulenköφer 22 und die Sekundärwicklung 24 bilden eine Baueinheit, die zur Fixierung in dem Gehäuse 12 in hier nicht näher dargestellter Weise in Gießharz eingegossen ist.The I-core 14, the bobbin 16, the primary winding 18, the Spulenköφer 22 and the secondary winding 24 form a structural unit which is cast in resin for fixing in the housing 12 in a manner not shown here.
In Höhe des I-Kerns 14 ist das Gehäuse 12 von einem so genannten O-Kern bzw.At the level of the I-core 14, the housing 12 is made of a so-called O-core or
Umfangskern 28 umgeben, der aus einem Blechpaket, d. h. geschichtetem Eisenblech, gebildet ist und mit dem I-Kern 14 zur Bildung eines magnetischen Kreises verbunden ist. Der O-Kern hat an seiner dem Niederspannungsanschluss 20 äbgewandten Seite ein so genanntes Anschraubauge 30, das zur Massekontaktierung dient.Circumferential core 28 surrounded by a laminated core, d. H. layered iron sheet, is formed and is connected to the I-core 14 to form a magnetic circuit. On its side facing away from the low-voltage connection 20, the O-core has a so-called screw-on eye 30, which is used for ground contact.
An seiner Innenseite, d. h. an seiner der Sekundärwicklung 24 zugewandten Seite ist der O- Kern 28 mit einer aufgespritzten, elektrisch leitfähigen Kunststofrumhüllung 31 versehen, die über eine glatte Oberfläche an das Gehäuse 12 grenzt und als Mittel zum elektrisch wirksamen Einebnen der innenseitigen Oberfläche des ein Blechpaket darstellenden O-Kerns 28 dient. Die Umhüllung 31 hat eine Dicke von etwa 0,5 mm. Figur 3 zeigt eine schematische, allgemeine Darstellung der Verhältnisse bei einer erfindungsgemäßen Zündspule 32 und verdeutlicht die durch eine Kunststoffumhüllung entstehende "elektrische Einebnung" der ansonsten durch die Kanten des Eisenkerns entstehenden Feldüberhöhungen, durch die das Risiko eines elektrischen Durchschlags sehr viel höher wäre. Eine derartige Kunststofrumhüllung kann bei Kompaktzündspulen, aber auch beispielsweise bei Stabzündspulen eingesetzt werden.On its inside, ie on its side facing the secondary winding 24, the O-core 28 is provided with a sprayed-on, electrically conductive plastic sheath 31 which borders the housing 12 via a smooth surface and as a means for electrically leveling the inside surface of the one Sheet core representing O-core 28 is used. The envelope 31 has a thickness of approximately 0.5 mm. FIG. 3 shows a schematic, general illustration of the conditions in the case of an ignition coil 32 according to the invention and illustrates the “electrical leveling” caused by a plastic sheath of the field peaks which otherwise occur due to the edges of the iron core, as a result of which the risk of electrical breakdown would be much higher. Such a plastic sheath can be used in compact ignition coils, but also, for example, in pencil ignition coils.
Die Zündspule 32 weist einen magnetisch wirksamen Eisenkern 37 auf, der aus einem Blechpaket gebildet ist. Der Eisenkern 37 hat eine mit Kanten ausgebildete Flanke 33 und ist von einer aus elektrisch leitfähigem Kunststoff bestehenden Umhüllung 34 umschlossen, die eine glatte Oberfläche hat und ein Mittel zum elektrisch wirksamen Einebnen der Flanke 33 darstellt. Im Bereich der Ecken des Eisenkerns 37 ist die Umhüllung 34 mit Radien versehen. Der Eisenkern 37 und die Umhüllung 34 sind wiederum in einem Isoliermaterial 35 eingebettet, das beispielsweise aus Gießharz bestehtThe ignition coil 32 has a magnetically active iron core 37 which is formed from a laminated core. The iron core 37 has a flank 33 with edges and is enclosed by a sheath 34 made of electrically conductive plastic, which has a smooth surface and is a means for electrically flattening the flank 33. In the area of the corners of the iron core 37, the casing 34 is provided with radii. The iron core 37 and the casing 34 are in turn embedded in an insulating material 35, which consists for example of cast resin
Der Eisenkern 37 wirkt mit einer Sekundär- bzw. Hochspannungswicklung 36 zusammen, von der in Figur 3 die äußere Wickellage dargestellt ist und die mit einem Hochspannungs- anschluss verbunden ist, sowie einer Niederspannungs- bzw. Primärwicklung zusammen, die in Figur 3 nicht näher dargestellt ist und mit einem Niederspannungsanschluss verbunden ist. The iron core 37 interacts with a secondary or high-voltage winding 36, of which the outer winding layer is shown in FIG. 3 and which is connected to a high-voltage connection, and a low-voltage or primary winding, which is not shown in more detail in FIG. 3 and is connected to a low voltage connection.

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Ansprüche Expectations
1. Zündspule einer Zündanlage einer Bremikraftmaschine, mit einem Gehäuse (12), einem magnetisch wirksamen Kern (16, 28; 37), einer ersten, mit einer Versorgungsspannung verbundenen Spulenwicklung (18) und einer zweiten, mit einem Hochspannungs- anschluss verbundenen Spulenwicklung (24, 36), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zumindest ein elektrisch leitendes Bauteil (28; 37) zumindest bereichsweise mit einem Mittel (31 ; 34) zum elektrisch wirksamen Einebnen seiner Oberfläche versehen ist.1. Ignition coil of an ignition system of a brake engine, with a housing (12), a magnetically active core (16, 28; 37), a first coil winding (18) connected to a supply voltage and a second coil winding connected to a high voltage connection ( 24, 36), characterized in that at least one electrically conductive component (28; 37) is provided at least in regions with a means (31; 34) for electrically leveling its surface.
2. Zündspule nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Mittel (31; 34) zum elektrisch wirksamen Einebnen der Oberfläche aus einer elektrisch leitfähigen Umhüllung gebildet ist, die eine glatte Oberfläche hat.2. Ignition coil according to claim 1, characterized in that the means (31; 34) for electrically leveling the surface is formed from an electrically conductive sheath which has a smooth surface.
3. Zündspule nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Umhüllung (31 ; 34) eine Schicht aus elektrisch leitfähigem Kunststoff ist.3. Ignition coil according to claim 2, characterized in that the sheath (31; 34) is a layer of electrically conductive plastic.
4. Zündspule nach Anspruch 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Umhüllung (31 ; 34) angespritzt ist.4. Ignition coil according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the sheath (31; 34) is injection molded.
5. Zündspule nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das elektrisch leitende Bauteil (28; 37) der magnetisch wirksame Kern ist. Zündspule nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das elektrisch leitende Bauteil (28) ein Umfangskern einer Kompaktzündspule ist. 5. Ignition coil according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the electrically conductive component (28; 37) is the magnetically active core. Ignition coil according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the electrically conductive component (28) is a peripheral core of a compact ignition coil.
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