CORONA IGNITION DEVICE WITH IMPROVED ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
    11.
    发明申请
    CORONA IGNITION DEVICE WITH IMPROVED ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE 审中-公开
    具有改进的电气性能的CORONA点火装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160359302A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-08

    申请号:US15240652

    申请日:2016-08-18

    Abstract: A corona comprises a central electrode surrounded by an insulator, which is surrounded by a conductive component. The conductive component includes a shell and an intermediate part both formed of an electrically conductive material. The intermediate part is a layer of metal which brazes the insulator to the shell. An outer surface of the insulator presents a lower ledge, and the layer of metal can be applied to the insulator above the lower ledge prior to or after inserting the insulator into the shell. The conductive inner diameter is less than an insulator outer diameter directly below the lower ledge such the insulator thickness increases toward the electrode firing end. The insulator outer diameter is also typically less than the shell inner diameter so that the corona igniter can be forward-assembled.

    Abstract translation: 电晕包括被绝缘体包围的中心电极,绝缘体被导电部件包围。 导电部件包括壳体和由导电材料形成的中间部分。 中间部分是将绝缘体钎焊到壳体上的金属层。 绝缘体的外表面具有下凸缘,并且在将绝缘体插入外壳之前或之后,金属层可以施加到下凸缘上方的绝缘体上。 导电内径小于下凸缘下方的绝缘体外径,绝缘体厚度朝向电极点火端增加。 绝缘体外径也通常小于壳体内径,使电晕点火器可以向前组装。

    CORONA IGNITION DEVICE WITH IMPROVED SEAL
    12.
    发明申请
    CORONA IGNITION DEVICE WITH IMPROVED SEAL 有权
    具有改进密封性的CORONA点火装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160344165A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-24

    申请号:US15225341

    申请日:2016-08-01

    Abstract: An electrically conductive glass seal for providing a hermetic bond between an electrically conductive component and an insulator of a corona igniter is provided. The glass seal is formed by mixing glass frits, binder, expansion agent, and electrically conductive metal particles. The glass frits can include silica (SiO2), boron oxide (B2O3), aluminum oxide (Al2O3), bismuth oxide (Bi2O3), and zinc oxide (ZnO); the binder can include sodium bentonite or magnesium aluminum silicate, polyethylene glycol (PEG), and dextrin; the expansion agent can include lithium carbonate; and the electrically conductive particles can include copper. The finished glass seal includes the glass in a total amount of 50.0 to 90.0 weight (wt. %), and electrically conductive metal particles in an amount of 10.0 to 50.0 wt. %, based on the total weight of the glass seal.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种用于在导电部件和电晕点火器的绝缘体之间提供气密接合的导电玻璃密封件。 玻璃密封通过混合玻璃料,粘合剂,膨胀剂和导电金属颗粒而形成。 玻璃料可以包括二氧化硅(SiO 2),氧化硼(B 2 O 3),氧化铝(Al 2 O 3),氧化铋(Bi 2 O 3)和氧化锌(ZnO)。 粘合剂可以包括钠膨润土或硅酸镁铝,聚乙二醇(PEG)和糊精; 膨胀剂可以包括碳酸锂; 并且导电颗粒可以包括铜。 成品玻璃密封件包括总量为50.0至90.0重量(wt。%)的玻璃,并且导电金属颗粒的量为10.0至50.0wt。 %,基于玻璃密封件的总重量。

    Inter-event control strategy for corona ignition systems
    13.
    发明授权
    Inter-event control strategy for corona ignition systems 有权
    电晕点火系统的事件间控制策略

    公开(公告)号:US09318881B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-19

    申请号:US14138249

    申请日:2013-12-23

    CPC classification number: F02P9/002 F02B5/02 F02P19/02 F02P23/04 H01T19/00

    Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for controlling corona discharge. A driver circuit provides energy to the corona igniter and detects any arc formation. Optionally, in response to each arc formation, the energy provided to the corona igniter is shut off for a short time to dissipate the arc. Once the arc dissipates, the energy is applied again to restore the corona discharge. The driver circuit obtains information relating to the corona discharge, such as timing and number of arc formations. A control unit adjusts the energy provided to the corona igniter, shut-off time, or the duration of the corona event based on the information. The adjusted energy levels and duration are applied during subsequent corona events. For example, the voltage level could be reduced or the shutoff time could be increased to limit arc formations and increase the size of the corona discharge during the subsequent corona events.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种控制电晕放电的系统和方法。 驱动器电路为电晕点火器提供能量并检测任何电弧形成。 可选地,响应于每个电弧形成,提供给电晕点火器的能量被短时间地切断以消散电弧。 一旦电弧消散,再次施加能量以恢复电晕放电。 驱动器电路获得与电弧放电有关的信息,例如定时和电弧形成数。 控制单元根据信息调节提供给电晕点火器的能量,关闭时间或电晕事件的持续时间。 在随后的电晕事件中应用调整后的能量水平和持续时间。 例如,可以降低电压电平或者可以增加关断时间以限制电弧形成并且在随后的电晕事件期间增加电晕放电的尺寸。

    IGNITION DEVICE INCLUDING CERAMIC ELECTRODE
    14.
    发明申请
    IGNITION DEVICE INCLUDING CERAMIC ELECTRODE 有权
    点火装置,包括陶瓷电极

    公开(公告)号:US20150048733A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-19

    申请号:US14526862

    申请日:2014-10-29

    CPC classification number: H01T13/39 H01T21/02

    Abstract: A spark plug and method of construction is provided. The spark plug has a generally annular ceramic insulator extending between a terminal end and a nose end. A conductive shell surrounds at least a portion of the ceramic insulator and a ground electrode having a ground electrode sparking surface is operatively attached to the shell. An elongate center electrode has a body extending between opposite ends. The body of the center electrode is formed of a compacted and sintered conductive or semi-conductive ceramic material. The ceramic material of the body comprises at least one oxide. For example, the body of the center electrode can be formed of a perovskite structure or a spinel structure.

    Abstract translation: 提供火花塞和结构方法。 火花塞具有在终端和鼻端之间延伸的大致环形的陶瓷绝缘体。 导电壳围绕陶瓷绝缘体的至少一部分,并且具有接地电极火花表面的接地电极可操作地附接到外壳。 细长的中心电极具有在相对端之间延伸的主体。 中心电极的主体由压实和烧结的导电或半导体陶瓷材料形成。 本体的陶瓷材料包括至少一种氧化物。 例如,中心电极的主体可以由钙钛矿结构或尖晶石结构形成。

    CORONA IGNITION DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY METHOD
    15.
    发明申请
    CORONA IGNITION DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY METHOD 审中-公开
    CORONA点火装置和组装方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160359301A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-08

    申请号:US15240502

    申请日:2016-08-18

    Abstract: A reversed-assembled corona igniter including an insulator, central electrode, and metal shell, wherein an outer diameter of the insulator increases adjacent a lower end of the metal shell to achieve an electrical advantage is provided. In addition, the insulator maintains strength because is not placed under tension during or after assembly, or once disposed in an engine. To achieve the increase in insulator outer diameter, the insulator includes a lower shoulder adjacent the shell firing end. An intermediate part, such as braze and/or a metal ring, is disposed between the insulator outer surface and the shell adjacent the shell firing end. To prevent tension in the insulator, the insulator can be supported at only one location between the insulator upper end and the insulator lower end, for example along the intermediate part.

    Abstract translation: 包括绝缘体,中心电极和金属壳的反向组装的电晕点火器,其中提供了绝缘体的外径相邻于金属壳的下端增加以实现电气优点。 此外,绝缘体保持强度,因为在组装期间或组装之后未被置于张力下,或者一旦设置在发动机中。 为了实现绝缘体外径的增加,绝缘体包括邻近壳体射出端的下肩部。 诸如钎焊和/或金属环的中间部分设置在绝缘体外表面和壳体射出端附近的外壳之间。 为了防止绝缘体中的张力,绝缘体可以仅在绝缘体上端和绝缘体下端之间的一个位置被支撑,例如沿着中间部分。

    Ceramic electrode including a perovskite or spinel structure for an ignition device and method of manufacturing
    16.
    发明授权
    Ceramic electrode including a perovskite or spinel structure for an ignition device and method of manufacturing 有权
    包括用于点火装置的钙钛矿或尖晶石结构的陶瓷电极及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US09231381B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-05

    申请号:US14526862

    申请日:2014-10-29

    CPC classification number: H01T13/39 H01T21/02

    Abstract: A spark plug and method of construction is provided. The spark plug has a generally annular ceramic insulator extending between a terminal end and a nose end. A conductive shell surrounds at least a portion of the ceramic insulator and a ground electrode having a ground electrode sparking surface is operatively attached to the shell. An elongate center electrode has a body extending between opposite ends. The body of the center electrode is formed of a compacted and sintered conductive or semi-conductive ceramic material. The ceramic material of the body comprises at least one oxide. For example, the body of the center electrode can be formed of a perovskite structure or a spinel structure.

    Abstract translation: 提供火花塞和结构方法。 火花塞具有在终端和鼻端之间延伸的大致环形的陶瓷绝缘体。 导电壳围绕陶瓷绝缘体的至少一部分,并且具有接地电极火花表面的接地电极可操作地附接到外壳。 细长的中心电极具有在相对端之间延伸的主体。 中心电极的主体由压实和烧结的导电或半导体陶瓷材料形成。 本体的陶瓷材料包括至少一种氧化物。 例如,中心电极的主体可以由钙钛矿结构或尖晶石结构形成。

    CORONA IGNITION DEVICE WITH IMPROVED ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
    17.
    发明申请
    CORONA IGNITION DEVICE WITH IMPROVED ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE 有权
    具有改进的电气性能的CORONA点火装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150285206A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-08

    申请号:US14742064

    申请日:2015-06-17

    Abstract: A corona igniter (20) comprises a central electrode (22) surrounded by an insulator (26), which is surrounded by a conductive component. The conductive component includes a shell (34) and an intermediate part (36) both formed of an electrically conductive material. An outer surface (50) of the insulator (26) presents a lower ledge (52), and the intermediate part (36) is typically attached to the insulator (26) above the lower ledge (52) prior to inserting the insulator (26) into the shell (34). The conductive inner diameter (Dg) is less than an insulator outer diameter (Dio) directly below the lower ledge (52) such the insulator thickness (ti) increases toward the electrode firing end (40). The corona igniter (20) can be reversed-assembled by inserting an upper end (42) of the insulator into a firing end (56) of the shell.

    Abstract translation: 电晕点火器(20)包括被绝缘体(26)包围的中心电极(22),所述绝缘体被导电部件包围。 导电部件包括壳体(34)和由导电材料形成的中间部分(36)。 绝缘体(26)的外表面(50)具有下凸缘(52),并且在插入绝缘体(26)之前,中间部分(36)通常附接到下凸缘(52)上方的绝缘体(26) )到壳体(34)中。 导电内径(Dg)小于下凸缘(52)正下方的绝缘体外径(Dio),绝缘体厚度(ti)朝向电极点火端(40)增加。 通过将绝缘体的上端(42)插入外壳的击发端(56)中,可以将电晕点火器(20)反向组装。

    INTER-EVENT CONTROL STRATEGY FOR CORONA IGNITION SYSTEMS
    18.
    发明申请
    INTER-EVENT CONTROL STRATEGY FOR CORONA IGNITION SYSTEMS 有权
    CORONA点火系统的事件间控制策略

    公开(公告)号:US20140182538A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-03

    申请号:US14138249

    申请日:2013-12-23

    CPC classification number: F02P9/002 F02B5/02 F02P19/02 F02P23/04 H01T19/00

    Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for controlling corona discharge. A driver circuit provides energy to the corona igniter and detects any arc formation. Optionally, in response to each arc formation, the energy provided to the corona igniter is shut off for a short time to dissipate the arc. Once the arc dissipates, the energy is applied again to restore the corona discharge. The driver circuit obtains information relating to the corona discharge, such as timing and number of arc formations. A control unit adjusts the energy provided to the corona igniter, shut-off time, or the duration of the corona event based on the information. The adjusted energy levels and duration are applied during subsequent corona events. For example, the voltage level could be reduced or the shutoff time could be increased to limit arc formations and increase the size of the corona discharge during the subsequent corona events.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种控制电晕放电的系统和方法。 驱动电路为电晕点火器提供能量并检测任何电弧形成。 可选地,响应于每个电弧形成,提供给电晕点火器的能量被短时间地切断以消散电弧。 一旦电弧消散,再次施加能量以恢复电晕放电。 驱动器电路获得与电弧放电有关的信息,例如定时和电弧形成数。 控制单元根据信息调节提供给电晕点火器的能量,关闭时间或电晕事件的持续时间。 在随后的电晕事件中应用调整后的能量水平和持续时间。 例如,可以降低电压电平或者可以增加关断时间以限制电弧形成并且在随后的电晕事件期间增加电晕放电的尺寸。

    CERAMIC ELECTRODE, IGNITION DEVICE THEREWITH AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF
    19.
    发明申请
    CERAMIC ELECTRODE, IGNITION DEVICE THEREWITH AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF 有权
    陶瓷电极,点火装置及其构造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130249379A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-26

    申请号:US13898898

    申请日:2013-05-21

    CPC classification number: H01T13/39 H01T21/02

    Abstract: A spark plug, a center electrode therefore and method of construction is provided. The spark plug has a generally annular ceramic insulator extending between a terminal end and a nose end. A conductive shell surrounds at least a portion of the ceramic insulator and a ground electrode having a ground electrode sparking surface is operatively attached to the shell. An elongate center electrode has a body extending between opposite ends, wherein the body is compacted and sintered of a conductive or semi-conductive ceramic material. One of the electrode ends provides a center electrode sparking surface to provide a spark gap between the center electrode sparking surface and the ground electrode sparking surface.

    Abstract translation: 因此提供火花塞,中心电极和结构方法。 火花塞具有在终端和鼻端之间延伸的大致环形的陶瓷绝缘体。 导电壳围绕陶瓷绝缘体的至少一部分,并且具有接地电极火花表面的接地电极可操作地附接到外壳。 细长的中心电极具有在相对端之间延伸的主体,其中主体被压实并且被导电或半导体陶瓷材料烧结。 电极端部之一提供中心电极火花表面,以在中心电极火花表面和接地电极火花表面之间提供火花隙。

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