公开(公告)号：US20060055925A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US11126908

申请日：2005-05-10

Applicant: Azer Yalin ,  Bryan Willson ,  Morgan Defoort

Inventor： Azer Yalin ,  Bryan Willson ,  Morgan Defoort

IPC: G01J3/30

CPC classification number: F02D35/022 ,  F02P17/12 ,  F02P23/04 ,  G01N21/718 ,  G01N2201/08

Abstract: A spark delivery system for generating a spark using a laser beam is provided, the spark delivery system including a laser light source and a laser delivery assembly. The laser delivery assembly includes a hollow fiber and a launch assembly comprising launch focusing optics to input the laser beam in the hollow fiber. In addition, the laser delivery assembly includes exit focusing optics that demagnify an exit beam of laser light from the hollow fiber, thereby increasing the intensity of the laser beam and creating a spark. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, the assembly may be used to create a spark in a combustion engine. In accordance with other embodiments of the present invention, a method of using the spark delivery system is provided. In addition, a method of choosing an appropriate fiber for creating a spark using a laser beam is also presented.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使用激光束产生火花的火花放电系统，所述火花放电系统包括激光光源和激光输送组件。 激光输送组件包括中空纤维和发射组件，其包括发射聚焦光学器件以将激光束输入中空纤维中。 此外，激光输送组件包括离开聚焦光学器件，其将激光的出射光束从中空纤维上缩小，从而增加激光束的强度并产生火花。 根据本发明的实施例，组件可用于在内燃机中产生火花。 根据本发明的其它实施例，提供了使用火花发射系统的方法。 此外，还提出了使用激光束选择用于产生火花的适当光纤的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07340129B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-04

申请号：US11197832

申请日：2005-08-04

Applicant: Azer Yalin ,  Bryan Willson ,  Morgan Defoort ,  Sachin Joshi ,  Adam Reynolds

Inventor： Azer Yalin ,  Bryan Willson ,  Morgan Defoort ,  Sachin Joshi ,  Adam Reynolds

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: F02P23/04

Abstract: A spark delivery system for generating a spark using a laser beam is provided, and includes a laser light source and a laser delivery assembly. The laser delivery assembly includes a hollow fiber and a launch assembly comprising launch focusing optics to input the laser beam in the hollow fiber. The laser delivery assembly further includes exit focusing optics that demagnify an exit beam of laser light from the hollow fiber, thereby increasing the intensity of the laser beam and creating a spark. Other embodiments use a fiber laser to generate a spark. Embodiments of the present invention may be used to create a spark in an engine. Yet other embodiments include collecting light from the spark or a flame resulting from the spark and conveying the light for diagnostics. Methods of using the spark delivery systems and diagnostic systems are provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使用激光束产生火花的火花放电系统，并且包括激光源和激光输送组件。 激光输送组件包括中空纤维和发射组件，其包括发射聚焦光学器件以将激光束输入中空纤维中。 激光输送组件还包括离开聚焦光学器件，其将激光的出射光束从中空纤维上缩小，从而增加激光束的强度并产生火花。 其他实施例使用光纤激光器产生火花。 本发明的实施例可用于在发动机中产生火花。 还有其他实施例包括收集来自火花的火光或火花产生的火焰并传送光用于诊断。 提供了使用火花放电系统和诊断系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060032471A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US11197832

申请日：2005-08-04

Applicant: Azer Yalin ,  Bryan Willson ,  Morgan Defoort ,  Sachin Joshi ,  Adam Reynolds

Inventor： Azer Yalin ,  Bryan Willson ,  Morgan Defoort ,  Sachin Joshi ,  Adam Reynolds

IPC: F02P23/04

CPC classification number: F02P23/04

Abstract: A spark delivery system for generating a spark using a laser beam is provided, and includes a laser light source and a laser delivery assembly. The laser delivery assembly includes a hollow fiber and a launch assembly comprising launch focusing optics to input the laser beam in the hollow fiber. The laser delivery assembly further includes exit focusing optics that demagnify an exit beam of laser light from the hollow fiber, thereby increasing the intensity of the laser beam and creating a spark. Other embodiments use a fiber laser to generate a spark. Embodiments of the present invention may be used to create a spark in an engine. Yet other embodiments include collecting light from the spark or a flame resulting from the spark and conveying the light for diagnostics. Methods of using the spark delivery systems and diagnostic systems are provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使用激光束产生火花的火花放电系统，并且包括激光源和激光输送组件。 激光输送组件包括中空纤维和发射组件，其包括发射聚焦光学器件以将激光束输入中空纤维中。 激光输送组件还包括离开聚焦光学器件，其将激光的出射光束从中空纤维上缩小，从而增加激光束的强度并产生火花。 其他实施例使用光纤激光器产生火花。 本发明的实施例可用于在发动机中产生火花。 还有其他实施例包括收集来自火花的火光或火花产生的火焰并传送光用于诊断。 提供了使用火花放电系统和诊断系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060037572A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US11197833

申请日：2005-08-04

Applicant: Azer Yalin ,  Bryan Willson ,  Morgan Defoort ,  George Collins

Inventor： Azer Yalin ,  Bryan Willson ,  Morgan Defoort ,  George Collins

IPC: F02P23/00 ,  G01J3/30

CPC classification number: F02D35/022 ,  F02P17/12 ,  F02P23/04 ,  G01N21/718 ,  G01N2201/08

Abstract: A spark delivery system for generating a spark using a laser beam is provided, and includes a laser light source and a laser delivery assembly. The laser delivery assembly includes a hollow fiber and a launch assembly comprising launch focusing optics to input the laser beam in the hollow fiber. The laser delivery assembly further includes exit focusing optics that demagnify an exit beam of laser light from the hollow fiber, thereby increasing the intensity of the laser beam and creating a spark. Other embodiments use a fiber laser to generate a spark. Embodiments of the present invention may be used to create a spark in an engine. Yet other embodiments include collecting light from the spark or a flame resulting from the spark and conveying the light for diagnostics. Methods of using the spark delivery systems and diagnostic systems are provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使用激光束产生火花的火花放电系统，并且包括激光源和激光输送组件。 激光输送组件包括中空纤维和发射组件，其包括发射聚焦光学器件以将激光束输入中空纤维中。 激光输送组件还包括离开聚焦光学器件，其将激光的出射光束从中空纤维上缩小，从而增加激光束的强度并产生火花。 其他实施例使用光纤激光器产生火花。 本发明的实施例可用于在发动机中产生火花。 还有其他实施例包括收集来自火花的火光或火花产生的火焰并传送光用于诊断。 提供了使用火花放电系统和诊断系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07420662B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-02

申请号：US11197833

申请日：2005-08-04

Applicant: Azer Yalin ,  Bryan Willson ,  Morgan Defoort ,  Sachin Joshi ,  Adam Reynolds

Inventor： Azer Yalin ,  Bryan Willson ,  Morgan Defoort ,  Sachin Joshi ,  Adam Reynolds

IPC: G01J3/30

CPC classification number: F02D35/022 ,  F02P17/12 ,  F02P23/04 ,  G01N21/718 ,  G01N2201/08

Abstract: A spark delivery system for generating a spark using a laser beam is provided, and includes a laser light source and a laser delivery assembly. The laser delivery assembly includes a hollow fiber and a launch assembly comprising launch focusing optics to input the laser beam in the hollow fiber. The laser delivery assembly further includes exit focusing optics that demagnify an exit beam of laser light from the hollow fiber, thereby increasing the intensity of the laser beam and creating a spark. Other embodiments use a fiber laser to generate a spark. Embodiments of the present invention may be used to create a spark in an engine. Yet other embodiments include collecting light from the spark or a flame resulting from the spark and conveying the light for diagnostics. Methods of using the spark delivery systems and diagnostic systems are provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使用激光束产生火花的火花放电系统，并且包括激光源和激光输送组件。 激光输送组件包括中空纤维和发射组件，其包括发射聚焦光学器件以将激光束输入中空纤维中。 激光输送组件还包括离开聚焦光学器件，其将激光的出射光束从中空纤维上缩小，从而增加激光束的强度并产生火花。 其他实施例使用光纤激光器产生火花。 本发明的实施例可用于在发动机中产生火花。 还有其他实施例包括收集来自火花的火光或火花产生的火焰并传送光用于诊断。 提供了使用火花放电系统和诊断系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07412129B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-12

申请号：US11126908

申请日：2005-05-10

Applicant: Azer Yalin ,  Bryan Willson ,  Morgan Defoort

Inventor： Azer Yalin ,  Bryan Willson ,  Morgan Defoort

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: F02D35/022 ,  F02P17/12 ,  F02P23/04 ,  G01N21/718 ,  G01N2201/08

Abstract: A spark delivery system for generating a spark using a laser beam is provided, the spark delivery system including a laser light source and a laser delivery assembly. The laser delivery assembly includes a hollow fiber and a launch assembly comprising launch focusing optics to input the laser beam in the hollow fiber. In addition, the laser delivery assembly includes exit focusing optics that demagnify an exit beam of laser light from the hollow fiber, thereby increasing the intensity of the laser beam and creating a spark. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, the assembly may be used to create a spark in a combustion engine. In accordance with other embodiments of the present invention, a method of using the spark delivery system is provided. In addition, a method of choosing an appropriate fiber for creating a spark using a laser beam is also presented.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使用激光束产生火花的火花放电系统，所述火花放电系统包括激光光源和激光输送组件。 激光输送组件包括中空纤维和发射组件，其包括发射聚焦光学器件以将激光束输入中空纤维中。 此外，激光输送组件包括离开聚焦光学器件，其将激光的出射光束从中空纤维上缩小，从而增加激光束的强度并产生火花。 根据本发明的实施例，组件可用于在内燃机中产生火花。 根据本发明的其它实施例，提供了使用火花发射系统的方法。 此外，还提出了使用激光束选择用于产生火花的适当光纤的方法。