Spark plug having multi-layer sparking component attached to ground electrode
    61.
    发明授权
    Spark plug having multi-layer sparking component attached to ground electrode 有权
    火花塞具有连接到接地电极的多层火花部件

    公开(公告)号:US09368943B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-14

    申请号:US14201335

    申请日:2014-03-07

    CPC classification number: H01T13/32 H01T13/39 H01T21/02

    Abstract: A spark plug having a metal shell, an insulator, a center electrode, a ground electrode, and a multi-layer sparking component. The multi-layer sparking component is attached at a firing end of the ground electrode and includes a thin precious metal layer formed overtop a base metal layer and, according to some embodiments, overhangs the end of the ground electrode. The precious metal and base metal layers may be pre-manufactured together as a bi-metal ribbon, sheet or laminate before the multi-layer sparking component is attached to the ground electrode.

    Abstract translation: 一种火花塞,具有金属壳,绝缘体,中心电极,接地电极和多层点火组件。 多层火花组件附着在接地电极的烧制端,并且包括形成在基底金属层顶上的薄的贵金属层,并且根据一些实施例,悬垂在接地电极的端部。 在将多层火花组件附着到接地电极之前,贵金属和贱金属层可以一起预先制造为双金属带,片或层压体。

    Electrode material for a spark plug and method of making the same
    62.
    发明授权
    Electrode material for a spark plug and method of making the same 有权
    用于火花塞的电极材料及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US09337624B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-10

    申请号:US14048368

    申请日:2013-10-08

    Inventor: Shuwei Ma

    CPC classification number: H01T13/39 H01T21/02

    Abstract: An electrode material that may be used in spark plugs and other ignition devices for igniting an air/fuel mixture in an engine. The electrode material has a metal ceramic composite structure and includes a particulate component embedded or dispersed within a matrix component such that the electrode material has a multi-phase microstructure. In an exemplary embodiment, the matrix component includes platinum (Pt) and one or more additive metals like nickel (Ni) or palladium (Pd), and the particulate component includes an electrically conductive ceramic, such as titanium diboride (TiB2). A liquid phase or a solid phase sintering process may be used, depending on the particular constituency of the electrode material.

    Abstract translation: 可用于火花塞和其他用于点燃发动机中的空气/燃料混合物的点火装置的电极材料。 电极材料具有金属陶瓷复合结构,并且包括嵌入或分散在基质组分中的颗粒组分,使得电极材料具有多相微结构。 在一个示例性实施方案中,基质组分包括铂(Pt)和一种或多种添加金属如镍(Ni)或钯(Pd),并且颗粒组分包括导电陶瓷,例如二硼化钛(TiB 2)。 取决于电极材料的特定选区,可以使用液相或固相烧结工艺。

    Spark plug with ceramic electrode tip
    63.
    发明授权
    Spark plug with ceramic electrode tip 有权
    带陶瓷电极头的火花塞

    公开(公告)号:US09219351B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-22

    申请号:US14577174

    申请日:2014-12-19

    CPC classification number: H01T13/39 H01T13/20 H01T21/02

    Abstract: A spark plug (20) for igniting a mixture of fuel and air of an internal combustion engine comprises a center electrode (22) and a ground electrode (24). At least one of the electrodes (22, 24) includes a body portion (28, 30) formed of thermally conductive material and a firing tip (32, 34) disposed on the body portion (28, 30). The firing tip (32, 34) includes a ceramic material, providing an exposed firing surface (36, 38). The ceramic material is an electrically conductive, monolithic ceramic material. The ceramic material of the firing tip (32, 34) includes at least one perovskite structure and/or at least one a spinel structure.

    Abstract translation: 用于点燃内燃机的燃料和空气的混合物的火花塞(20)包括中心电极(22)和接地电极(24)。 电极(22,24)中的至少一个包括由导热材料形成的主体部分(28,30)和设置在主体部分(28,30)上的击发尖端(32,34)。 烧制尖端(32,34)包括陶瓷材料,提供暴露的烧制表面(36,38)。 陶瓷材料是导电的整体陶瓷材料。 烧制尖端(32,34)的陶瓷材料包括至少一种钙钛矿结构和/或至少一种尖晶石结构。

    System and method for detecting arc formation in a corona discharge ignition system
    64.
    发明授权
    System and method for detecting arc formation in a corona discharge ignition system 有权
    用于检测电晕放电点火系统中的电弧形成的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09181920B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-10

    申请号:US13438116

    申请日:2012-04-03

    CPC classification number: F02P23/04 F02D2041/288 F02P3/01 F02P17/12

    Abstract: A system and method for detecting arc formation in a corona discharge ignition system is provided. The system includes a driver circuit conveying energy oscillating at a resonant frequency; a corona igniter for receiving the energy and providing a corona discharge; and a frequency monitor for identifying a variation in an oscillation period of the resonant frequency, wherein the variation in the oscillation period indicates the onset of arc formation. The method includes supplying the energy to the driver circuit and to the corona igniter; obtaining the resonant frequency of the energy in the oscillating driver circuit; and identifying a variation in the oscillation period of the resonant frequency.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种用于检测电晕放电点火系统中的电弧形成的系统和方法。 该系统包括传送以共振频率振荡的能量的驱动电路; 用于接收能量并提供电晕放电的电晕点火器; 以及频率监视器,用于识别谐振频率的振荡周期的变化,其中振荡周期的变化指示电弧形成的开始。 该方法包括将能量提供给驱动器电路和电晕点火器; 获得振荡驱动电路中能量的谐振频率; 并识别谐振频率的振荡周期的变化。

    Reduced profile lamp having enhanced illumination and method of construction thereof
    65.
    发明授权
    Reduced profile lamp having enhanced illumination and method of construction thereof 有权
    具有增强的照明的减压型灯和其构造方法

    公开(公告)号:US09168864B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-27

    申请号:US13091198

    申请日:2011-04-21

    Abstract: A lighting assembly for a vehicle, and in particular, an interior lighting assembly having a reduced profile using solid state illuminators is provided along with a method of construction thereof. The assembly includes a housing; a lens attached to the housing; a printed circuit board disposed between the housing and the lens; at least one light source attached in operable electrical communication to the printed circuit board; and a light blade. The light blade has opposite sides disposed between the printed circuit board and the lens. One of the sides has a first configuration of optics and the other of the sides has a second configuration of optics, wherein the first and second configurations of optics are different from one another.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种用于车辆的照明组件,特别是具有使用固态照明器的减小轮廓的内部照明组件及其构造方法。 组件包括壳体; 连接到壳体的透镜; 布置在所述壳体和所述透镜之间的印刷电路板; 至少一个光源,其连接到所述印刷电路板的可操作电连接中; 和一个轻的刀片。 光刀片具有设置在印刷电路板和透镜之间的相对侧。 其中一个侧面具有光学器件的第一配置,另一个侧面具有光学器件的第二配置,其中光学器件的第一和第二配置彼此不同。

    Method of manufacturing spark plug electrode material
    66.
    发明授权
    Method of manufacturing spark plug electrode material 有权
    制造火花塞电极材料的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09130358B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-08

    申请号:US14193914

    申请日:2014-02-28

    Inventor: Shuwei Ma

    CPC classification number: H01T21/02 H01T13/20 H01T13/39

    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrode material for use in spark plugs and other ignition devices. The electrode material may be manufactured into a desirable form by hot-forming a layered structure that includes a ruthenium-based material core, an iridium-based interlayer disposed over an exterior surface of the ruthenium-based material core, and a nickel-based cladding disposed over an exterior surface of the iridium-based material interlayer. The elongated layered wire produced by the hot-forming then has its nickel-based cladding removed to derive an elongated electrode material wire that includes the ruthenium-based material core encased in the iridium-based material. The elongated electrode material wire can be used to make many different spark plug/ignition device components.

    Abstract translation: 一种制造用于火花塞和其他点火装置的电极材料的方法。 可以通过热成型包括钌基材料芯,设置在钌基材料芯的外表面上的铱系夹层和镍基包覆层的层状结构,将电极材料制造成期望的形式 设置在铱基材料中间层的外表面上。 通过热成型生产的细长的层状线然后除去其镍基包层以得到细长的电极材料线,其包括包含在铱基材料中的钌基材料芯。 细长电极材料线可用于制造许多不同的火花塞/点火装置部件。

    Spark plug with laser keyhole weld attaching ground electrode to shell
    67.
    发明授权
    Spark plug with laser keyhole weld attaching ground electrode to shell 有权
    火花塞带激光锁眼焊接,将接地电极连接到外壳

    公开(公告)号:US09048635B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-02

    申请号:US14204281

    申请日:2014-03-11

    CPC classification number: H01T13/32 H01T21/02

    Abstract: A spark plug has a metal shell, an insulator, a center electrode, and a ground electrode. One or more firing tips can be attached to the center electrode, to the ground electrode, or to both electrodes. The metal shell and ground electrode are attached together by way of one or more laser keyhole welds at an interface of the shell and electrode. Before the laser keyhole welds, resistance welding can be executed for a temporary attachment.

    Abstract translation: 火花塞具有金属壳,绝缘体,中心电极和接地电极。 一个或多个发射尖端可以附着到中心电极,接地电极或两个电极。 金属外壳和接地电极通过一个或多个激光键孔焊接在外壳和电极的界面处连接在一起。 在激光键孔焊接之前,可以执行电阻焊接以进行临时附着。

    Spark plug having firing pad
    68.
    发明授权
    Spark plug having firing pad 有权
    火花塞具有击球垫

    公开(公告)号:US09041274B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-26

    申请号:US14166145

    申请日:2014-01-28

    CPC classification number: H01T13/32 H01T13/16 H01T13/39 H01T21/02

    Abstract: A spark plug has a shell, an insulator, a center electrode, a ground electrode, and a firing pad. The firing pad is made of a precious metal material and is attached to the ground electrode. The firing pad has a side surface at a peripheral edge that can be flush or nearly flush with a free end surface of the ground electrode. This construction can help improve ignitability and flame kernel growth of the spark plug during a sparking event, and can provide better thermal management at the attached ground electrode and firing pad.

    Abstract translation: 火花塞具有外壳,绝缘体,中心电极,接地电极和击发垫。 击发垫由贵金属材料制成,并附着在接地电极上。 触发垫具有在外围边缘处的侧表面,其可以与接地电极的自由端表面齐平或几乎齐平。 这种结构可以有助于在火花事件期间改善火花塞的可燃性和火焰核生长,并且可以在附着的接地电极和击发垫处提供更好的热管理。

    Corona igniter including temperature control features
    69.
    发明授权
    Corona igniter including temperature control features 有权
    电晕点火器,包括温度控制功能

    公开(公告)号:US09010294B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-21

    申请号:US13589617

    申请日:2012-08-20

    CPC classification number: H01T13/50 F02P23/04 H01T13/16 H01T13/467 H01T21/02

    Abstract: A corona igniter 20 with improved temperature control at the firing end is provided. The corona igniter 20 comprises a central electrode 24 include a core material 30, such as copper, surrounded by a clad material 32, such as nickel. The core material 30 extends longitudinally between an electrode terminal end 34 and an electrode firing end 36. The core material 30 is disposed at the electrode terminal end 34 and has a core length Ic equal to at least 90% of an electrode length Ie of the central electrode 24. At least 97% of the core length Ic is surrounded by an insulator 26. The electrode diameter is increased, such that a clad thickness tcl of the central electrode 24 is equal to at least 5% of an insulator thickness ti, and a core diameter Dc is equal to at least 30% of the insulator thickness ti.

    Abstract translation: 提供了在点火端具有改进的温度控制的电晕点火器20。 电晕点火器20包括中心电极24,中心电极24包括由包覆材料32(例如镍)围绕的诸如铜的芯材料30。 芯材30在电极末端34和电极点火端36之间纵向延伸。芯材30设置在电极终端34处,并具有等于至少90%电极长度Ie的芯长度Ic 中心电极24.核心长度Ic的至少97%被绝缘体26包围。电极直径增加,使得中心电极24的包层厚度tcl等于绝缘体厚度ti的至少5% 并且芯直径Dc等于绝缘体厚度ti的至少30%。

    Igniter assembly including arcing reduction features
    70.
    发明授权
    Igniter assembly including arcing reduction features 有权
    点火器装配包括减弧功能

    公开(公告)号:US08890397B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-18

    申请号:US13116269

    申请日:2011-05-26

    CPC classification number: H01T21/02 H01T13/06 H01T13/52 H01T19/00 Y10T29/49002

    Abstract: A corona igniter (20) includes a metal shell (32) with a corona reducing lip (38) spaced from an insulator (26) and being free of sharp edges (40) to prevent arcing (42) in a rollover region and concentrate the electrical field at an electrode firing end (48). The corona reducing lip (38) includes lip outer surfaces (88) being round, convex, concave, or curving continuously with smooth transitions (90) therebetween. The corona reducing lip (38) includes lip outer surfaces (88) presenting spherical lip radii (r1) being at least 0.004 inches. The corona igniter (20) also includes shell inner surfaces (104) and insulator outer surfaces (75) facing one another being free of sharp edges (40).

    Abstract translation: 电晕点火器(20)包括具有与绝缘体(26)间隔开并且没有锋利边缘(40)的电晕减少唇缘(38)的金属壳(32),以防止在翻滚区域中的电弧(42)并且将 在电极烧结端(48)处的电场。 电晕减少唇缘(38)包括在其间具有平滑过渡(90)的连续的圆形,凸形,凹形或弯曲的唇部外表面(88)。 电晕减少唇缘(38)包括呈现至少0.004英寸的球形唇半径(r1)的唇外表面(88)。 电晕点火器(20)还包括壳体内表面(104)和彼此面对的绝缘体外表面(75),其没有锋利的边缘(40)。

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