Abstract:
A method of assembling an ignition distributor including the steps of engaging an annular timing plate with an annular base plate so that the timing plate is capable of angular movement with respect to the base plate. Three ears formed on the base plate overlie the timing plate, and the timing plate is rotated relative to the base plate, so that three ramps provided on the timing plate engage the ears respectively. As the timing plate is rotated the ramps bend the ears away from the timing plate, so that a clearance exists between the ears and the timing plate which is substantially equal to the heights of the highest part of the ramps above the surface of the timing plate. Thus the timing plate will be capable of a predetermined degree of axial movement relative to the base plate.
Abstract:
A method of assembling an ignition distributor including the steps of engaging an annular timing plate with an annular base plate so that the timing plate is capable of angular movement with respect to the base plate. Three ears formed on the base plate overlie the timing plate, and the timing plate is rotated relative to the base plate, so that three ramps provided on the timing plate engage the ears respectively. As the timing plate is rotated the ramps bend the ears away from the timing plate, so that a clearance exists between the ears and the timing plate which is substantially equal to the heights of the highest part of the ramps above the surface of the timing plate. Thus the timing plate will be capable of a predetermined degree of axial movement relative to the base plate.
Abstract:
A vacuum-operable unit for use with an ignition distributor in which a casing is divided into first and second chambers by a resilient diaphragm. A plunger is slidably received in the first chamber, with the plunger being secured at one end to the diaphragm and extending at its other end from the first chamber for connection to a distributor. Axial movement of the plunger varies the ignition timing of the distributor. First and second conduits are provided in communication with the first and second chambers respectively, and resilient means within one of the chambers resists movement of the diaphragm in a direction to reduce the volume of that chamber. Sealing means acts between the wall of the first chamber and the plunger to fill the first chamber while allowing relative movement between the plunger and the wall of the first chamber, with the sealing means being constituted by a pair of annular members secured to the plunger and the wall of the chamber respectively, and interconnected by a flexible tubular member. The diameter of the flexible tubular member of the sealing means tapers from a maximum diameter adjacent one annular member to a minimum diameter adjacent of the other annular members and the tubular member is turned inside out intermediate its ends so that part of the tubular member surrounds a further part of the member, and the tubular member together with said annular members constitutes a rolling seal.
Abstract:
A vacuum-operable unit for use with an ignition distributor includes a casing which is divided into first and second chambers by a diaphragm. A plunger is slidably received in the first chamber, and is connected at one end to the diaphragm, and extends at its other end from the first chamber for connection to the distributor, so that axial movement of the plunger varies the ignition timing of the distributor. The first chamber is vented to atmosphere, and the second chamber includes a conduit through which vacuum can be applied to the second chamber. A spring arrangement acts on the diaphragm to urge the diaphragm from a first position wherein, in use, the ignition timing of the distributor is advanced, to a second position wherein the ignition timing of the distributor is in a minimum advance position for normal operation. The spring arrangement is capable of urging the diaphragm from the second position to a third position wherein the ignition timing of the distributor is retarded beyond the minimum advance position, when opposite sides of the diaphragm are subject to equal pressures.
Abstract:
A method of assembling an ignition distributor includes the steps of engaging an annular timing plate with an annular base plate. Mating surfaces on the two plates locate the timing plate for angular movement on the base plate when the two plates are engaged. A deforming tool is engaged with three ears or tags formed on the base plate, and the ears are deformed into contact with the surface of the timing plate remote from the base plate. The physical properties of the ears are such that when the deforming tool is removed, the inherent resilience of the ears causes the ears to flex away from the timing plate through a predetermined distance so that a predetermined clearance exists between the timing plate and the ears. The predetermined clearance permits a predetermined axial freedom between the timing plate and the base plate. In a modification the timing plate is provided with upstanding projections into engagement with which the ears are deformed, the ears then flexing away from the projections when the deforming tool is removed, so that the clearance is equal to the heights of the projections plus the mount by which the ears flex.
Abstract:
An ignition distributor including a casing, a rotatable shaft extending axially within the casing of the distributor, and carrying the rotor arm of the distributor, and a plate supported within the casing and carrying the contact breaker assembly of the distributor, said plate being engaged with the inner surface of the casing by virtue of its own resilience, the plate being flexed during insertion into the casing and the casing being shaped to locate the plate in its correct position.