公开(公告)号：US08866369B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US13350140

申请日：2012-01-13

Applicant: Patrick M. Gfell ,  Donald R. Gregg ,  Kevin J. Kowalski

Inventor： Patrick M. Gfell ,  Donald R. Gregg ,  Kevin J. Kowalski

IPC: H01T13/20 ,  H01T13/08 ,  H01T21/02

CPC classification number: H01T13/08 ,  H01T13/04 ,  H01T13/12 ,  H01T13/32 ,  H01T13/38 ,  H01T13/39 ,  H01T21/02

Abstract: A spark plug (20) for being threaded into a cylinder head (28) includes a shell (24) with threads (26) disposed at a predetermined angled relative to the ground electrode (34). The position of the threads (26) relative to the ground electrode (34) places the ground electrode (34) in a predetermined position in the combustion chamber (22) and relative to components of the engine, thus allowing the ground electrode (34) to provide a robust and reliable ignition. The threads (26) are formed by a thread forming apparatus (102) that includes an orientation tool (38) to position the ground electrode (34) relative to a thread forming apparatus (102), allowing the thread forming apparatus (102) to form the threads (26) at the desired angle (α).

Abstract translation: 用于螺纹连接到气缸盖（28）中的火花塞（20）包括具有相对于接地电极（34）以预定角度设置的螺纹（26）的外壳（24）。 螺纹（26）相对于接地电极（34）的位置将接地电极（34）放置在燃烧室（22）中并相对于发动机部件的预定位置，从而允许接地电极（34） 提供坚固可靠的点火。 螺纹（26）由螺纹形成设备（102）形成，该螺纹成形设备包括定位工具（38），用于相对于螺纹成形设备（102）定位接地电极（34），允许螺纹成型设备（102） 以所需的角度（α）形成螺纹（26）。

公开(公告)号：US08853924B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US12750775

申请日：2010-03-31

Applicant: Frederick J. Quitmeyer

Inventor： Frederick J. Quitmeyer

IPC: H01T13/00 ,  H01T13/20 ,  B23K26/00 ,  H01T21/02 ,  H01T13/32

CPC classification number: H01T13/32 ,  H01T21/02

Abstract: A spark ignition device, metal shell, and methods of construction are provided. The spark ignition device has a ceramic insulator extending along a longitudinal axis and a metal shell. The metal shell extends along the longitudinal axis to a distal end. A center electrode is received in the ceramic insulator and extends along the longitudinal axis. A ground electrode has an attachment end fixed by a weld joint to the distal end of the shell and a free end extending from the distal end to provide a spark gap. The weld joint includes a resistance weld joint and a laser weld joint, which in combination inhibit material expulsion; provide a reliable, strong attachment of the ground electrode to the shell; provide an improved heat transfer path between the ground electrode and the shell, and facilitate repeatable and accurate positioning of the ground electrode to the shell.

Abstract translation: 提供火花点火装置，金属外壳和结构方法。 火花点火装置具有沿着纵向轴线延伸的陶瓷绝缘体和金属外壳。 金属壳沿着纵向轴线延伸到远端。 中心电极被容纳在陶瓷绝缘体中并且沿纵向轴线延伸。 接地电极具有通过焊接接头固定到壳体的远端的附接端和从远端延伸以提供火花隙的自由端。 焊接接头包括电阻焊接接头和激光焊接接头，其组合地抑制材料排出; 提供接地电极对壳体的可靠，牢固的附着; 在接地电极和壳体之间提供改进的传热路径，并且便于将接地电极重新定位成准确的壳体。

公开(公告)号：US08839753B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US13339737

申请日：2011-12-29

Applicant: John Antony Burrows ,  James D. Lykowski ,  John William Hoffman

Inventor： John Antony Burrows ,  James D. Lykowski ,  John William Hoffman

IPC: F02P23/00 ,  H01T13/34 ,  H01T13/36 ,  H01T19/00 ,  H01T21/02 ,  H01T13/50

CPC classification number: H01T13/50 ,  H01T21/02 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A corona igniter 20 includes an electrode gap 28 between the central electrode 22 and the insulator 32 and a shell gap 30 between the insulator 32 and the shell 36. An electrically conductive coating 40 is disposed on the insulator 32 along the gaps 28, 30 to prevent corona discharge 24 in the gaps 28, 30 and to concentrate the energy at a firing tip 58 of the central electrode 22. The electrically conductive coating 40 is disposed on an insulator inner surface 64 and is spaced radially from the electrode 22. The electrically conductive coating 40 is also disposed on the insulator outer surface 72 and is spaced radially from the shell 36. During operation of the igniter 20, the electrically conductive coating 40 provides a reduced voltage drop across the gaps 28, 30 and a reduced electric field spike at the gaps 28, 30.

Abstract translation: 电晕点火器20包括在中心电极22和绝缘体32之间的电极间隙28和绝缘体32与壳体36之间的壳隙30.导电涂层40沿间隙28,30设置在绝缘体32上 在间隙28,30中防止电晕放电24，并将能量集中在中心电极22的点火尖端58.导电涂层40设置在绝缘体内表面64上并与电极22径向间隔开。电 导电涂层40也设置在绝缘体外表面72上并且与壳体36径向间隔开。在点火器20的操作期间，导电涂层40在间隙28,30处提供降低的电压降，并且减小电场尖峰 在间隙28,30处。

公开(公告)号：US20140268480A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14215375

申请日：2014-03-17

Applicant: Federal-Mogul Ignition Company

Inventor： Vittorio Urciuoli ,  Giulio Milan ,  Massimo Augusto Dal Re ,  Paolo Pignatti

IPC: H01T19/04 ,  H01T21/02

CPC classification number: H01T13/06 ,  F02P23/04 ,  H01T13/04 ,  H01T13/08 ,  H01T13/44 ,  H01T13/50 ,  H01T19/00 ,  H01T19/04 ,  H01T21/02 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A corona igniter assembly 20 comprises an ignition coil assembly 22, a firing end assembly 24, and a metal tube 26 connecting the ignition coil assembly 22 to the firing end assembly 24. A rubber boot 28 is disposed in the metal tube 26 and compressed symmetrically between a coil output member 30 of the ignition coil assembly 22 and an insulator 42 of the firing end assembly 24. Thus, the rubber boot 28 fills any air gaps and provides a hermetic seal between the ignition coil assembly 22 and the firing end assembly 24 to prevent unwanted corona discharge from forming from those air gaps.

Abstract translation: 电晕点火器组件20包括点火线圈组件22，点火端组件24和将点火线圈组件22连接到点火端组件24的金属管26.橡胶套28设置在金属管26中并对称地压缩 在点火线圈组件22的线圈输出构件30和击发端组件24的绝缘体42之间。因此，橡胶套28填充任何空气间隙，并且在点火线圈组件22和击发端组件24之间提供气密密封 以防止从那些气隙形成不希望的电晕放电。

公开(公告)号：US20140261270A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14215540

申请日：2014-03-17

Applicant: Federal-Mogul Ignition Company

Inventor： John A. Burrows ,  Kristapher Mixell

IPC: F02P23/04

CPC classification number: F02P23/04 ,  H01T13/467 ,  H01T13/50 ,  H01T19/00 ,  H01T19/02 ,  H01T19/04 ,  H01T21/00 ,  H01T21/02 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A corona igniter comprises an electrode with a central extended member extending along a central axis and a crown extending radially outwardly from the central extended member. The central extended member has an extended length and the crown has a crown length. The extended length is greater than the crown length such that the extended member approaches a piston more closely than the crown. In addition, the firing tips of the crown each present a first spherical radius which is less than a second spherical radius of the central extended member. Thus, if arcing occurs, it forms from the central extended member, rather than from the crown. Accordingly, the firing tips of the crown experience less wear and remain sharp. In addition, due to the sizes of the spherical radii, corona discharge is more likely to form from the firing tips than from the central extended member.

Abstract translation: 电晕点火器包括具有沿着中心轴延伸的中心延伸构件的电极和从中心延伸构件径向向外延伸的表冠。 中心延伸部件具有延长的长度，并且冠部具有冠部长度。 延伸长度大于冠部长度，使得延伸部件接近比冠部更接近的活塞。 此外，冠部的点火尖部呈现小于中心延伸部件的第二球形半径的第一球形半径。 因此，如果发生电弧，则它从中心延伸部件而不是从表冠形成。 因此，冠的烧制尖端经受较少的磨损并保持锋利。 此外，由于球形半径的尺寸，从烧制尖端更可能形成电晕放电，而不是从中心延伸部件形成。

公开(公告)号：US08641467B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US13620786

申请日：2012-09-15

Applicant: Frederick J. Quitmeyer ,  Kevin J. Kowalski ,  Mark S. McMurray

Inventor： Frederick J. Quitmeyer ,  Kevin J. Kowalski ,  Mark S. McMurray

IPC: H01J9/00

CPC classification number: H01T13/16 ,  H01T13/32 ,  H01T21/02

Abstract: A spark ignition device, ground electrode therefor, and methods of construction thereof are provided. The spark ignition device includes a generally annular ceramic insulator with a metal shell surrounding at least a portion of the ceramic insulator. A center electrode is received at least in part in the ceramic insulator and a ground electrode extends from the shell to a free end portion. A firing tip is attached adjacent the free end portion of the ground electrode to provide a spark gap between the center electrode and the firing tip. The free end portion is at least partially bounded by at least one “as laser cut” peripheral side extending adjacent the firing tip.

公开(公告)号：US20130312505A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13957025

申请日：2013-08-01

Applicant: Federal-Mogul Ignition Company

Inventor： John A. Burrows ,  Paul Tinwell

IPC: G01M15/08

CPC classification number: G01M15/08 ,  G01L23/222

Abstract: A spark plug assembly has a ceramic insulator with a metal outer shell surrounding at least a portion of the insulator. A ground electrode is operatively attached to the outer shell and a center electrode having an elongate body extends through the insulator. The center electrode and the ground electrode provide a spark gap. A force sensor is received about the insulator. An annular inner shell is received between the outer shell and the insulator, wherein the inner shell has a surface configured to confront the insulator along an axial direction.

Abstract translation: 火花塞组件具有陶瓷绝缘体，其具有包围绝缘体的至少一部分的金属外壳。 接地电极可操作地附接到外壳，并且具有细长主体的中心电极延伸穿过绝缘体。 中心电极和接地电极提供火花隙。 围绕绝缘体接收力传感器。 环形内壳被容纳在外壳和绝缘体之间，其中内壳具有被构造为沿着轴向面对绝缘体的表面。

公开(公告)号：US08578762B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US12696532

申请日：2010-01-29

Applicant: John A. Burrows ,  Paul Tinwell

Inventor： John A. Burrows ,  Paul Tinwell

IPC: G01M15/08

CPC classification number: G01L23/222

Abstract: A spark plug assembly includes an insulator having an upper shoulder and a lower shoulder and a metal annular outer shell having an outer surface and a cavity bounded by an inner surface. The inner surface has a flange extending inwardly to confront the lower shoulder of the insulator. The outer shell has a proximal end and an opposite fastening end. The fastening end has an external threaded region and an annular sealing seat extending outwardly adjacent the flange. The outer shell has an annular shoulder extending radially between the sealing seat and the proximal end. The proximal end has a turnover axially confronting the upper shoulder of the insulator. A sensor assembly is received about the outer shell between the shoulder of the shell and the turnover. The sensor assembly is responsive to send a signal in response to relative axial movement between the insulator and the outer shell.

Abstract translation: 火花塞组件包括具有上肩和下肩的绝缘体和具有由内表面限定的外表面和空腔的金属环外壳。 内表面具有向内延伸以面对绝缘体的下肩部的凸缘。 外壳具有近端和相对的紧固端。 紧固端具有外螺纹区域和邻近凸缘向外延伸的环形密封座。 外壳具有在密封座和近端之间径向延伸的环形肩部。 近端具有轴向面对绝缘体的上肩的翻转。 传感器组件围绕外壳的肩部和周转之间的外壳被容纳。 传感器组件响应于响应于绝缘体和外壳之间的相对轴向运动发送信号。

公开(公告)号：US08519607B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US13535505

申请日：2012-06-28

Applicant: Kevin J. Kowalski ,  Richard L. Keller ,  Frederick J. Quitmeyer ,  Richard Llope

Inventor： Kevin J. Kowalski ,  Richard L. Keller ,  Frederick J. Quitmeyer ,  Richard Llope

IPC: H01T13/20

CPC classification number: H01T13/467 ,  H01T21/02 ,  H01T21/06

Abstract: A spark plug includes an electrode tip assembly located at an axially-facing free end surface of an electrode body. The electrode tip assembly includes an electrode tip body and a firing tip and has a longitudinal axis that is generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the electrode body. The electrode tip body may be a Ni-alloy piece and is attached to the electrode body, and the firing tip may be an Ir-alloy piece with a sparking surface that faces a spark gap. The electrode body may include a groove formed in the axially-facing free end surface that is useful to help position the electrode tip assembly for attachment. The spark gap can be formed between opposing electrode tip assemblies, and the size of the spark gap can be adjusted during assembly without the need for bending the electrode body.

Abstract translation: 火花塞包括位于电极体的轴向自由端表面处的电极末端组件。 电极头组件包括电极末端体和点火尖端，并且具有大致垂直于电极体的纵向轴线的纵向轴线。 电极末端体可以是Ni合金片，并且附着在电极体上，并且点火头可以是具有面向火花隙的火花表面的Ir合金片。 电极体可以包括形成在面向轴向的自由端表面中的凹槽，其有助于定位电极末端组件以用于附接。 可以在相对的电极头组件之间形成火花隙，并且可以在组装期间调整火花隙的尺寸，而不需要弯曲电极体。

公开(公告)号：US08342727B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US12243245

申请日：2008-10-01

Applicant: Robert H. Owen, Sr. ,  John A. Forish

Inventor： Robert H. Owen, Sr. ,  John A. Forish

IPC: F21V15/01

CPC classification number: F21V19/0005 ,  F21S43/195 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H01R33/09 ,  H01R43/18 ,  H01R43/24 ,  Y10T29/4922

Abstract: A molded lamp socket. The molded lamp socket includes a lamp base body molded from a first plastic material providing a socket cavity with an opening for receiving a lamp bulb. The molded lamp socket also includes a lead extending from a first contact portion disposed in the socket cavity to a second contact portion spaced from the socket cavity. The molded lamp socket also includes a mounting body molded from a second plastic material providing a plug cavity encircling the second contact portion. The mounting body is overmolded with respect to the lamp base body.

Abstract translation: 一个模制灯座。 模制灯座包括由第一塑料材料模制的灯基体，其提供具有用于接收灯泡的开口的插座空腔。 模制的灯插座还包括从设置在插座空腔中的第一接触部分延伸到与插座空腔间隔开的第二接触部分的引线。 模制的灯插座还包括由第二塑料材料模制的安装体，其提供围绕第二接触部分的插塞腔。 安装体相对于灯基体被包覆成型。